Marion Scott Obituary
DELAVAN - Marion J. Scott, 82, of Delavan passed away at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home.
He was born May 4, 1931, in LaRose, Ill., to William H. and Clara Susan Hefner Scott. He married Patricia Joanne White on Jan. 8, 1950, in Pekin, and she survives.
Also surviving are five children, Susan (Joe) Gibes of Sunnyvale, Calif., Michael M. Scott of Grovetown, Ga., Steve (Sandy) Scott and David (Chrystine) Scott, both of Delavan and Julie Lynn Harris of Pekin; 10 grandchildren, Tonya Fogliano and Chris (Samantha) Scott, both of Bloomington, Dennis (Jeanne) Scott of Arlington Heights, Breah and Kaitlyn Scott of Peoria, Kayla Scott of Pekin, Michelle Gibes and Scott Gibes of Sunnyvale, Calif., Jason (Maria) Harris of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Patrick Harris of Vista, Calif.; six stepgrandchildren, Melissa Renske of Chillicothe, Patrick (Sara Miller) McCarthy of Washington, Tony Pari of Chicago, Jesse (Julie Stube) Williamson of San Jose, Hannah (Jimmy Hatfield) Williamson and Heidi Williamson, both of Delavan; 30 great-grandchildren; one brother, William S. (Jeanette) Scott of Martinsburg, Va.; one sister, Virginia North of Mount Shasta, Calif.; and one sister-in-law, Rita Scott of Cypress, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bonnie Sprague; one brother, Walter Scott; and one daughter, Jill Fogliano.
He served in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Korean War.
Marion worked at Caterpillar Inc. for over 40 years, including three years in Brazil.
He was active with Boy Scouts and Little League, when his sons were young.
He was active in the Delavan United Methodist Church, Delavan American Legion Post 382, where he served on the color guard, and the Delavan Ambulance, where he served as an EMT for 15 years.
He enjoyed wood carving and model airplanes.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at Delavan United Methodist Church. Pastor Gene Ramsey will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 10:45 am Monday, both at the church. Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan, with military honors provided by his American Legion Post. Davis Mortuary in Delavan is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Delavan United Methodist Church or UnityPoint Health-Methodist Hospice.
To express condolences online, visit www.davismortuaryinc.com.
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susan weeks
February 24, 2014
Aunt Joanne,
I am so sorry. David commented that he was in a lot of pain and at least that part is over. May you find comfort through your memories and with family.
Unfortunately, Maya is going through a bit of a crises and we were unable to be there. Our thoughts are with you.
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February 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marion. It was good to see everyone at the reunion. Time is the healing power along with prayers. Love Myna Aiello (Dink) I so remember Marion's parents Clara and William, beautiful people.
Margie Kocher
February 22, 2014
Joanne and family. I was so sorry to here of Marion Gene's passing. How I remember the many good times we had as children growing up. The reunions and gatherings at my parents home or Aunt Clara's. All we have now are the good memories of those we loved and have lost. Sorry I can't attend services as we are still in Florida. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God Bless and love to you all. Margie Kocher
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