Scott Ewing

Scott Ewing Lansing Scott Ewing died on December 31, 2009 at the age of 87. Scott was born on March 27, 1922 in Creighton, MO to J. Upton and Ora Mae Ewing. He attended elementary and high school in Creighton. In 1942 he joined the US Navy. He went through boot camp at Great Lakes and later spent 13 months in the Southwest Pacific on an escort carrier. He graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in education. He taught in the Denver area. While in Denver he met and married Janet Miller in 1953 at the Christian Church. In 1954 they went to Germany and Scott taught for the Dept of Army as a civilian in the elementary schools. Their two older boys, David and Paul, were born while they were living in Germany. The family returned to the US and Scott taught in Battle Creek--starting in 1958 and retiring in 1982. Their twins, Ann and Philip were born in Battle Creek. Scott has been a resident of Lansing since 1988. He was active in the Frist Christian Church and enjoyed involvement with the Beekman Boy Scouts-sponsored by the East Lansing, Kiwanis group. Scott enjoyed family activities, especially traveling and camping. Scott is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet; sons, David (Cindy), Paul (Danette), and Philip (Pat); and a daughter, Ann Roller (Kenneth). In addition he is survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1001 Chester, Lansing, MI, 48912. Memorial contributions can be made to First Christian Church.