Ruth Scott

RUTH M. SCOTT IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ruth Metcalf Scott, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Ruth was born in Ucon, Idaho, on December 19, 1920, to George Stanley Metcalf and Mabel Clifton Groom Metcalf. The fifth of seven children, she took after her father in her love for nature and the outdoors. Early on, she displayed a talent for organization, and creativity for activities and events involving people. At seventeen, she met and fell in love with Monte Scott who, along with his father and brother, worked over 600 acres of farmland south of Idaho Falls. On November 15, 1938, they were married for time and eternity in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. For over 50 years, Ruth and Monte made their home on the farm, where they raised their children and shared their home with family and friends. Ruth and Monte’s desire for a family was realized with the birth of their daughter, Linda, in 1940. Another daughter, Tanya, was adopted in 1964. Linda married Val Watkins and the family was further expanded with the births of three grandsons, Korry, Justin and Adam. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ruth served in many callings, including Stake MIA President, Junior Sunday School Coordinator, and Librarian. She was also busy in the community, most notably organizing the Miss Idaho Falls Pageant for many years. One would often find her surrounded by children, as Ruth could make even the youngest person feel special and important. She was blessed with an outgoing and engaging personality, a warm sense of humor, and an infectious zest for life. Ruth enjoyed the time spent with her family boating, snowmobiling, and building happy memories at the family cabin in Island Park. Many people’s lives have been blessed through their association with Ruth. She had a great desire to follow the teachings of our Savior, which was evident in her love and caring for all who came in contact with her. Ruth’s enthusiasm for life and joy in serving those around her are defining characteristics of this wonderful and generous woman. She was admired and loved, and will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she has influenced during her time here on earth. Ruth is survived by her daughter Tanya (San Diego, CA), her son-in-law, Val, and grandson Korry (Washington State), her grandsons, Justin and Adam (California), her sister, Faye Ahern (Chicago), and her brother, Dean (Louisiana). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Monte, her dear daughter, Linda, her parents, her brothers, Don, Verd and Ray, and her sister, Bernice Betzina. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 N. Ridge. The family invites friends and relatives to visit with them Saturday for one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. _______________________ Please fill in the form below, your comments will be forwarded to the family. Name E-mail Address To the family of Comments