John Nelson Belgarde, Jr Obituary (1933

John Belgarde died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 with his wife Nancy and three children, Dan, Terry and Leanne at his side. John was born February 5th of 1933 in Missoula, MT to his mother, Clara. After making his way to Washington State, he met Nancy Jo Pettit, and they wed April 4, 1953 in Coeur d' Alene, ID. John was a graduate of North Kitsap High School, and later served in the National Guard 41st Infantry Division at Fort Lewis. He held many jobs, including at the Port Gamble Mill, Pope & Talbot, Falers Garage, and as a government employee. John was also an amazing gardener and landscaper. John's most loved and recognized work was that of the North Kitsap Little League baseball fields where he maintained the beautiful fields and where he had one field named after him. In his spare time, John also loved woodworking and making things. Our dad was a proud man, very hard working, and put his family first. He has 33, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary this Saturday, March 19th at 1pm.