Ardis (Qvammen) Ziebarth, 91, formerly of Minot, passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her daughter and son in law's farm west of Glenburn, where she had called home for the past year.

Ardis was born on June 12,1928 in Leeds, North Dakota, the daughter of Herman and Inga (Nord) Qvammen. She was raised on the family farm near Leeds and graduated from Leeds High School. She attended Minot Business College and later was employed with Northern States Power Company for many years.

Ardis met the love of her life, Odell Ziebarth, through her best friend. While they were dating, he tried to win her over by writing her beautiful love letters, like this one that read… "I will be coming up to see you on Sunday, after I do my chores. Can you bake me one of your delicious apple pies, Ardy?"  Love, Odell. They were united in marriage on October 11, 1958. They were blessed with two children, Robert and Mary. After their children were born, she became a full time hard-working and caring homemaker.

Ardis enjoyed going home to her farm in Leeds and spending time outside relaxing, reading and breathing in the sweet smell of the lilacs and fresh country air. She loved watering her luscious green grass and beautiful flower gardens at her home in Minot. She enjoyed canning beet and dill pickles. She and Odell were longtime members of Zion Lutheran Church in Minot. He died September 29, 2008. Ardis' favorite hymn was In the Garden .

She had a special sparkle in her eyes when she would visit with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her furry friends brought love and smiles to her face. Sweet Ava the Cat, with her gentle hugs and her cuddly, loveable little poodle, Medora. May God bless the memory of Ardis.

Her loving family includes , children, Mary (Jamie) Routledge, Rural Glenburn, ND; Robert Ziebarth, Minot, grandchildren, Meta (Tyler) Tix and Elsa (Matt) Ellingson, both of rural Glenburn, ND; great grandchildren to include: Tucker, Adilynn and Hank Tix; Oaklee and Ruger Ellingson; brother, Howard (Beatrice) Qvammen of Minot; numerous nieces and nephews.

Ardis was preceded in death by her parents, husband of nearly 50 years, Odell, and brother Jerry Qvammen.

Celebration of Life service: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation : Monday, December 9th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

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