Crystal Lynn Belgarde, age 31, of Belcourt, ND passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Belcourt, ND due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Crystal Lynn Belgarde was born on September 1, 1989 in union of Alfred Belgarde and Sheila Short (Malaterre) in Rolla, ND. She was raised in Dunseith, ND as a young child. She was gifted the name Strong Spirit Women; she was set in her traditional ways.

Her dream was to pursue her education. One of her goals she achieved was receiving her CNA certificate through TMCC. She was a loving mother of eight children: Abigail Belgarde (14), Sadie Belgarde (12), Aubrey Walter (10), Skyann Walter (8), Layla Walter (6), Jessie Lynn (deceased; 4), Zayden Belgarde (3), and Amelia Luna (2). She had multiple hobbies that included: collecting old coins, spending time in mother nature, and going to the casino to play her favorite keno machine. She was a social butterfly who had a beautiful soul and her smile was contagious it could make anyone's day.

Crystal is survived by her children, family, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Thomas Malaterre, daughter, Jessie Lynn, her son, Zayden Belgarde, grandparents, Fabien and Lucy (Short), Alfred Belgarde Sr, and nephew, Daniel Short.

Casket Bearers are Joshuah Jeanotti, Lucas St. Claire, Edward Thomas, Taylor Nadeau, Randy Belgarde, Tyson Belgarde, Brandon Belgarde, and Blaise Belgarde.  Readers are Chanea Charese and Sherrie LaFromboise.  Clergy are Father Dave Brokke and Father Michael Slovak.

Wake Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Eagle Heart Log Cabin in Dunseith, ND.  Funeral Services will be Friday, June 4, 2021 at Eagle Heart Log Cabin, Dunseith, ND at 10:00 AM.  Burial will follow funeral services at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Belcourt, ND.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.