The spirit of Darlene Belt Blazek of Greeley was freed Wednesday afternoon, March 20th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 93. Darlene was a remarkable woman whose warmth, compassion, and strength touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Born on September 4th, 1930, in Lindsborg, Kansas, Darlene Joanne Eulalia Levin was the daughter of Joseph and Amy Levin and the older sister of Jon Levin. Darlene graduated from Lindsborg High School at age 16, then Luther Academy and College, Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing, and finally, the University of Colorado at Boulder to obtain her Masters Degree. Darlene worked for the Omaha Visiting Nurses Association, Washington Park Community Center, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Public Heath Departments teaching life-saving and CPR. She was also instrumental in Lutheran Social Services, assisting immigrant families in adjusting to life in the United States. She helped them seek food, shelter, and employment. Darlene was a devoted wife to James Belt married on July 20th, 1958. Together, they had three children: Peter, Brad, and Sara. They created a home filled with music and education. Darlene later married Henry Blazek on May 24th, 1998. She cherished Henry’s children, son Roger (Lisa) and daughter Cristina (Brian), and their sons Connor, Cole, Evan, and Collin. Darlene was proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph and Amy Levin, brother Jon (Lila), James Belt, and Henry Blazek. Darlene leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will be carried on by her children Peter, Brad (Carlota), and Sara (Chris) and grandchildren Carter, Kyle, Tatianna, and Sovah. Jon’s children also survive her Jeff, Steve (Lori), and Susan and her grandnieces and nephews Arianna, Joseph, Jonas, Amy, Ethan, Ben, and Charles. Cremation is planned with a memorial celebration of Darlene’s life at 11 am on April 27th, 2024, at Macy’s Chapel – Allnutt Funeral Home in Greeley. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lutheran Social Services, a cause that was dear to her heart.

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