Jennet Corlene Edwards, 87, Plaza, N.D., died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in a Minot, N.D., hospital.

Jennet was born March 4, 1922, at Plaza, the daughter of Ray and Sophie (Hanson) Olson. She was raised on the family farm and educated in Plaza.

On April 26, 1944, Jennet was united in marriage to Harvey Edwards. They made their home on their family farm northwest of Plaza in Osloe Township of Mountrail County. For a short time they moved into Plaza but returned to the farm where they continued to farm, ranch and raise their family. Following Harvey's death on June 3, 1982, Jennet continued to live on the farm raising chickens and helping with daily farming activities.

Jennet was a member of Plaza First Lutheran Church and the Plaza Senior Citizens. She enjoyed cooking, baking, attending community and church functions and visiting with her friends and neighbors. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Blessed be her memory among us.

Jennet is survived by: her sons, Daryl (Rolene), Leo (Cindy) and John (Georgia), all of Plaza; grandchildren, Dennis Edwards (Becky), Roxann Wright (Dan), John W. Edwards; Darlene Ruud (Nathan), Bobbie Sue Edwards (Dusty), Curtis Edwards, Ashley Edwards (Shane); Chelsee Berg (Jason), Scott Edwards (Arlene) and Coby Edwards; great-grandchildren, Ciara Edwards, Danielle Edwards, Laura Pursino, Emily Pursino, Thomas Wright, Carter Edwards, Gavin Ruud and Bryce Edwards; brother, Marvin Olson (Violet) of Plaza; sister, Marion Slind of Minot; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant child; great-grandson, Camren; brothers, Kenny, Roy, Vern and Lloyd Olson; and sister, Agnes Glaholt.

Funeral: Today, Oct. 27, 2009, at 2 p.m. in First Lutheran Church, Plaza.

Visitation: Today from 10 a.m. until service time in the church.

Interment: East Plaza Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent at (www.langhansfuneralhome.com).

(Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)