G. Patrick Belford

G. Patrick Belford, 61, of Salem and formerly of Devils Lake, ND, went to heaven Sunday, October 4, 2015. He was born on March 28, 1954 to the late Raymond Joseph and Grace Peterson Belford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Noella Peterson; step-son, Kevin Crough; and nieces Pammy, Karla, and Heidi. During his high school days, Patrick played ice hockey and football. He went on to play football at the University of Minnesota at Bemidji. He obtained a degree in Computer Networking at Lake Region UND in Devils Lake. Patrick was employed with the railroad for 19 years, and currently was employed with HCA at Lewis Gale, where he was a computer network administrator. Patrick loved to fish and loved his time at the lake. He enjoyed traveling, and had many great adventures and motorcycle trips all over the world. His faith was very important to him. He loved children; his mission in life was to bring music to any child that wished for an instrument. He bought many guitars and other instruments to give to these children. All of Patricks friends and family members were so dear to him. He was a devoted step-father to his step-children, loving them as his own. He will be deeply missed. Family left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 15 years, Terri Belford; step-children, Shaun Crough and his girlfriend Michelle, and Jennifer Crough and her boyfriend Aaron; siblings, Joe and Mary Lou Belford, Judy and Lynn Ratzlaff, Ranae and Larry Holody, Cindy and Rodger Wetzel, and Debby and Tim Bone; step-grandchildren, Dailyn, Paityn, Gabbey, Liam, Allie, Bailey, and Caleb; numerous nieces and nephews; special life-long friends, Kip Svidal and Donovan Foughty; godsons, Erick Holody and Nicholas Brockman; other family, and so many dear friends. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Salem, with Rev. Alistair McKay, CSSR, officiating. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Patricks honor to the American Heart Association.Service Information

Thursday, October 8th, 2015 3:00pm,

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

314 Turner Rd Salem, VA 24153

Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153