It has been announced that longtime Standardbred groom Jean E. Edwards, 85, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at home.

She was born September 18, 1934, in Burton, Ohio, to the late Samuel F. and Gladys (Lotherington) Pence. She was married to Donald Jay Edwards who preceded her in death on March 13, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ricky Lee; and brother, Robert F. Pence. She is survived by her son, Dale (Brenda); and grandchildren, Cody (Kate) and Katie (Daniel) Super.

Jean worked with her husband and was a Standardbred groom her entire life. She moved to Bucyrus in 2015 after living several years in the Mt. Vernon and Marengo areas.

A celebration of life tribute is tentatively scheduled at the Crawford County Fairgrounds during this year’s racing.

Expressions of sympathy can be left at [email protected].

Memorial contributions may be made to the Standardbred Adoption Program or the Morrow or Crawford County Humane Societies.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jean Edwards.

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