Gertrude Scott
September 18, 1923 — September 10, 2014
Gertrude Elizabeth (Gunkel) Scott, 90, formerly of Alburnett, died peacefully on September 10, 2014, at Windsor Manor in Vinton. Per Gertrude’s wishes, a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Private Family Inurnment: Prairie Chapel Cemetery, rural Marion.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Scott of Duluth, Minnesota, and Kristena Johnson (Steve Boddicker) of Vinton; one grandson, Jason Johnson (Lisa Yoder) of Parkersburg; one sister, Helen Lindbo of Dickinson, North Dakota; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill, of 67 years; two brothers and three sisters (and their spouses).
Gertrude was born on September 18, 1923, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Vassie) Gunkel in Belfield, North Dakota. She graduated from Belfield High School and taught at a one room school house in North Dakota. On September 19, 1943, Gertrude married William E. Scott at the Presbyterian Church in Belfield, North Dakota. She and Bill first farmed in rural Marion, and moved to Alburnett in 1960, where they were proud and active members of the community. Gertrude was a member of Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Marion.
“Gertie” enjoyed being a farm wife, mother and grandmother. She excelled as a cook, baker, seamstress, gardener, friend and caregiver…and she loved to dance.
Memorials in Gertrude’s memory may be directed to: Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, 1817 Prairie Chapel Road, Marion, Iowa 52302.
Special thanks for the wonderful care she received through Summitt Pointe Senior Living in Marion, Windsor Manor in Vinton and Hospice Compassus.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Scott of Duluth, Minnesota, and Kristena Johnson (Steve Boddicker) of Vinton; one grandson, Jason Johnson (Lisa Yoder) of Parkersburg; one sister, Helen Lindbo of Dickinson, North Dakota; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill, of 67 years; two brothers and three sisters (and their spouses).
Gertrude was born on September 18, 1923, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Vassie) Gunkel in Belfield, North Dakota. She graduated from Belfield High School and taught at a one room school house in North Dakota. On September 19, 1943, Gertrude married William E. Scott at the Presbyterian Church in Belfield, North Dakota. She and Bill first farmed in rural Marion, and moved to Alburnett in 1960, where they were proud and active members of the community. Gertrude was a member of Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Marion.
“Gertie” enjoyed being a farm wife, mother and grandmother. She excelled as a cook, baker, seamstress, gardener, friend and caregiver…and she loved to dance.
Memorials in Gertrude’s memory may be directed to: Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, 1817 Prairie Chapel Road, Marion, Iowa 52302.
Special thanks for the wonderful care she received through Summitt Pointe Senior Living in Marion, Windsor Manor in Vinton and Hospice Compassus.
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