Chelsea L. Smith

Chelsea Lynn Smith, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025.

Chelsea was born on June 29, 1970, in Fargo to Dickie Smith and Mona Hessler. On October 31, 1991, Chelsea was united in marriage to David Hatchard in New York. Together they built a life centered on love and faith, raising four beautiful daughters.

Chelsea was deeply involved in her family business, assisting with administrative work for her husband’s company, Busy Bee Drywall. A devoted mother, she also worked full time as a commercial cleaner with Spaeth Cleaning for many years. Most recently, she found great joy in working with preschool children at SENDCAA Child Care.

A woman of deep faith, Chelsea cherished her time in Bible study and proudly completed one year at AFCMITC (AFCM International Training Center) Bible School. Her favorite pastimes included swimming, something she loved from an early age, and each summer she would joyfully purchase family pool passes to Island Park Pool. She also had a passion for cooking, singing, writing, and riding her bike.

Chelsea was preceded in death by her husband, David Hatchard; a sister, Sara Graham; and her mother, Mona Hessler.

Chelsea is survived by her children, Caitlin-Rain Hatchard, Jace-Cade Hatchard, Jamie-Lee Hatchard, and Cody-Lee Hatchard; and her grandchildren, Lilia Rain Acevedo, Laila Jubilee Garcia, Blayke Alana Urbano, Demi Liana Urbano, and Axel David Donovan. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Smith; several nieces and nephews; and her sister-by-heart, Pam Roof.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service, Moorhead, MN.