Cara Lee Bellman
January 12, 1978 — March 5, 2026
Beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend
In Loving Memory
Cara Lee Bellman, 48, of Laporte, Colorado, left this Earth peacefully on the evening of March 5, 2026, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Born in Cook County on January 12, 1978, Cara grew up in Cicero, Illinois. After graduating from Morton West High School in 1996, she pursued a career in accounting. In 2003, she followed her adventurous spirit to Colorado alongside her sister, Amy. It was there she met the love of her life, Michael “Mikey” Bellman, through mutual friends. They were married on a beautiful, sun-drenched Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Thompsonville, Illinois. In 2017, they settled in Laporte to be closer to their work and family.
Cara’s life was defined by her deep passions. A lifelong animal lover, she held a special place in her heart for whales, traveling to the San Juan Islands to see them and visiting Ireland many times. She was a dedicated Chicago Blackhawks fan, and when she wasn’t cheering on her team, she was almost certainly lost in a story. A voracious reader, Cara was rarely without a book in her ears.
Cara is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Bellman; her sister, Amy Stock and brother-in-law Nicholas Stock; her nephew, Charlie Stock; her mother-in-law, Pat “Sarge” Bellman; and sister-in-law, Laura Driver. She is also survived by her cousin Keith Bryk, who was like a brother to her; her aunts, Barb Bryk and Barbara Bryk; her uncle, John Bryk; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Paula Boyle, in 1999.
Celebration of Life
The family invites all who knew and loved Cara to gather and celebrate her beautiful life.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Howling Cow Cafe
Morning Fresh Dairy Farm
5821 W CR 54E, Laporte, Colorado
Photos and videos of Cara to be shared can be emailed to
rememberingcaralee@gmail.com
Memorial Video
A tribute video is being created by Nicholas Stock. It will be shared here when it’s ready — approximately 20-25 minutes long.
🎬 Video Coming Soon
Photo Gallery
A collection of memories spanning September 2008 through June 2026.
In Lieu of Flowers
In honor of Cara’s love for whales, donations in her memory can be made to
The Whale Museum
PO Box 945, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250
Message Board
If you are unable to attend the celebration of life, please leave a message below to share your memories, thoughts, and condolences with the family.
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