Jeanene Licht • 1938 - 2004

Jeanene Licht, 65, 405 11th Ave. SW, Minot, died Friday, March 12, 2004 in a Minot hospital.

Jeanene was born on October 12, 1938, in Vernal, UT, the daughter of Silver and Thelma (Corless) Licht. She was raised and educated in Vernal and graduated from Uninta High School in Vernal. She lived in Utah for several years, and moved to Minot in the early 1970's. She worked for several area businesses in Minot throughout her career. She was very active as a volunteer in Minot. She was involved in with Community Action Opportunities, Domestic Violence Center, Midwest Assistance, and served as coordinator for Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry for several years. She was forced to retire in 2000 due to poor health. She continued to live in Minot until the time of her death.

Jeanene was very proud of her volunteerism and loved her family. In her spare time, she collected squirrel memorabilia and drew calligraphy.

Survivors: three daughters, Jody Hansen, Minot, Nina (Clay) Pettys, Lake Metigoshe, ND, and Thelma (Scott) Fields, Rifle, CO; six grandchildren, Cory (Amber) Hansen, Jason (Allison) Pettys, Heidi (Jason) Feight, Katie Pettys, Monica Goad and Rebecca (Robert) Chelewski; four great-grandchildren, Timothy, Alivia, Andrea and Adam Petys; two brothers, Lynn (Roena) Licht, Vernal, and Lyle (Shirley) Licht, both of Vernal; one sister, Lola (James) Allred, Vernal. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lela and June, and one brother, Melvin.

Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 16, 2004, 2 P.M., at the Thompson Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot, ND.

Friends may sign the register one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Officiant: Father Kenneth Wald

Music: CD Selections,"The Old Rugged Cross", "On The Wings Of A Dove"
"Amazing Grace" by LeAnn Rimes

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