Jean E. Scott
1940-2023
Jean Scott of Westboro passed away on Sept. 4, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford surrounded by family. On Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 a visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the New Beginnings Lutheran Church, 1223 Railroad Avenue, Prentice. As per Jean’s wishes, a private gathering for immediate family will be held following the visitation. Internment of Duane and Jean’s cremated remains will be held at Mount Olive Cemetery in Westboro later that day.
Jean Elizabeth was born on March 8, 1940 in Abbotsford to John and Mildred (Olson) Hanson. Her family moved to Westboro when she was 10 years old. She married Duane L. Scott in 1957. He preceded her in death in 2020. Together they bought the house that her father built in 1966 and they resided there for the rest of their lives.
Jean attended and graduated from the Westboro Schools. Her career began when she started working parttime nights at Memorial Hospital OB department. She then obtained a nursing degree from Mid-State Technical College, Stevens Point in 1980. Jean worked at the Rib Lake Health Care Center until her retirement in 2010.
In her younger years, Jean loved to go shopping regardless of the weather. Tornado? Blizzard? Nothing would stop her. She received the moniker “Motor Mouth” from Duane early in their marriage. She liked to talk! She sometimes would talk on the telephone for hours, even if it were long distance. Jean was an extremely generous woman. She sent letters, cards, and money to family, friends, and complete strangers. She was known to buy US flag stamps by rolls of 100, sometimes monthly.
Jean was creative, spending countless hours making scrapbooks, photo albums, and personally typed diaries of family events. She loved to re-decorate her house every few years. She loved wallpaper! She enjoyed decorating the cabin built by family members in 2000.
Jean always had a strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. When unable to attend church services in person, she would listen and watch a variety of church services on the television. Her bible was read and studied daily with many passages highlighted.
Jean is survived by her children, Julie Scott, Cathy & Jeff Shaw, David & Sharon Scott, Greg & Katie Scott; grandchildren, Caley, Alec, Jordan, Stephanie, Zachary, Clayton, Lindsey, Michayla, Taylor, Jamie, Jessica, Jennifer, Bridgett, Madeline, Jeremy, Tarek, Kylee, Kaylee, Kinley, and Treyden. She also relished her 30 great-grandchildren. Jean is also survived by a sister, Joanne (Peter) Quednow; and a sister-in-law, Liz (Roger) Johnson.
For the past 41 years, Gramma Jeanie’s house was filled with grandchildren. She was always doing things for them and with them. Having 20 grandkids kept her very busy by attending school, church, 4-H, music, academic, and athletic events. She wrote countless letters and cards and made many phone calls to each and every one of them.
Jean tried hard to maintain the same attentiveness to her 30 great-grandchildren but was limited by age and health concerns. Each of her 50 grandchildren were a blessing to her and she to them. So many long lasting memories.
Jean never stopped mourning the loss of her eldest son, Steven, in 2008. She adapted to his loss but was forever changed. The book, “Lament for a Son” written by Nicolas Wolterstorff was given to her by grandson, Jordan. She often sent copies of the book to others who had lost children.
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