Carl W. Scott

Carl Woodrow Scott, the oldest of four children of Emma Mae (Edie) and Alfred Milton Scott, was born February 26, 1915 on his grandfather's farm near Hastings, Iowa. He and his parents homesteaded in Montana for a few years before returning to Iowa where they lived on a farm in Adams County. Carl attended grade school in Nodaway, Iowa. The family later moved to the Scott family farm near Hastings and Carl graduated from Hastings High School in 1934. Carl's love of farming and raising livestock began at an early age with helping his father and continued throughout his life.

Carl enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and served in the South Pacific, where he was stationed in the Philippines, Australia, and New Guinea.

Carl and Malverna Ruth Lookabill were married on March 2, 1952 at the United Methodist Church in Malvern, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Lavonne Ruth. The family lived on farms in Mills County, north of Malvern and near Hastings. In 1967, the family moved to a farm near Red Oak, Iowa.

Carl had been a member of the Hastings United Methodist Church and served on several church boards. He later became a member of the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak. Carl was member of the American Legion for 60+ years and took much pride in his country and heritage. Carl enjoyed reading and traveling.

Carl and Ruth eventually moved from the farm to live in Red Oak. They were married 56 years when Ruth passed away at the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center on February 6, 2009.

Carl moved in November of 2010 to the Good Samaritan Center in Red Oak, where he passed away on December 27, 2010. He had attained the age of 95 years, 10 months, and 1 day. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife Ruth Scott; sister Thelma Hatfield and husband Art; and brother-in-law Joseph Parker.

Carl is survived by his daughter Lavonne Doran and husband David of Elbert, CO; sister Irene Parker of Red Oak; brother Kenneth Scott and wife Iva of Malvern; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorials suggested to Red Oak First United Methodist Church or North Grove Cemetery.

Interment in North Grove Cemetery.