Jeanette D. Varberg, 82, Minot, formerly of Deering, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 in a Minot Nursing Home.

Jeanette was born February 4, 1933 in Mountrail County, North Dakota, near Stanley, the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Lee) Allen. She was raised in Berthold and graduated from Berthold High School.

Jeanette was united in marriage to Orvan "Junior" Varberg on June 17, 1953 in Berthold. They made their home on a farm west of Minot in Harrison Township of Ward County. The family moved to a farm in Margaret Township near Deering in 1968. Along with raising their 4 children, Jeanette was also employed in foodservice at the Moose Lodge and at North Plains Elementary School on the Minot Air Force Base. Orvan died April 20, 1992. Jeanette moved to Minot in 2008.

Jeanette was a longtime member of the Deering Lutheran Church. She enjoyed taking trips with Orvan to Las Vegas. After retiring, she spent her winters in Arizona golfing, singing with the chorus and being in the sun at the pool. Her many hobbies and interests included: spending time with family, especially the little ones, canning, gardening and trips to the casino. She loved her friends, a good cup of coffee, crocheting afghans, "Seinfeld", and the Celtics.

Her loving family includes , children, Jere (Darlene) Varberg, Minot; Jody (Duane) Feragen, Austin, MN, Jill (Tony) Allex, Minot, and Joy (Gary) Nevrost, Minot; Grandchildren include, Josey (Beth) Varberg, Emily (Levi) Hieb, Kari (Erik) Turtinen, Kelsey (Shaun) West, Wendy (Nate) Burgess, Anna (Ryan) Skarphol, Nikki Nevrost; Eleven Great- Grandchildren; brother, Edward (Vonnie) Allen, Billings, MT; several nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Orvan.

Funeral service : Monday, August 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Sunday, August 2, 2015 from Noon-5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

The family extends extreme gratitude to the staff at ManorCare, Edgewood Vista, and Dr. Turneau and the radiology staff at Trinity.