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Carol Scott Obituary
Rapid City, SD formerly of St. Cloud - Carol Lorraine Scott died on Monday April 29th, 2019 at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD after a brave battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, quick wit and abundant sense of humor. She reveled in making her home and social events beautiful with her creative decorating skills.
Carol was born to C. Harold and Loretta C. (Weber) Gustafson in St. Cloud, MN. She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1943 where she was inducted into the National Honor Society. She married Carl C. Scott on June 22, 1946 at St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud. She owned and operated North Star Employment for nearly 40 years until her retirement at age 76. During her career, she touched many lives and always offered a sympathetic ear to the job seekers finding their way to her office. She was also a long-time member of the St. Cloud Chapter of Business and Professional Women, serving as President for a two-year term.
After her husband's death in 2005, Carol began spending her winters in Apache Junction, AZ where she met her fiancé, Don Becher of Omaha, NE. They were true soulmates and spent four happy years together until Don's death in 2010. Carol continued spending her winters in Arizona and summers in St. Cloud as long as her health allowed.
Carol is survived by children Steven Scott, St. Cloud, MN, and Mary Scott-Ehresmann (Joseph Ehresmann), Rapid City, SD; grandchildren Erin (Max) Hackmann, Cincinnati, OH; Megan (Mario) Martinez, Newfield, NY; great-grandchildren Owen and Fox Hackmann; sisters Mary Lou Kapphahn, Plymouth, MN, Judy Sharbono, St. Paul, MN; and brother Jim Gustafson, The Villages, FL.
She is preceded in death by her husband Carl; fiancé Don Becher; sisters Elayne, Laverne, Nancy; and brothers Jack, and Bill.
A celebration of Carol's life will be on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN. There will be a gathering at 11:30 AM for family and friends, services at 12:30 PM, followed by lunch in the church square. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
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peggy clowers
May 5, 2019
Mary & Joseph Ehresmann,
So very sorry about your wonderful Mother. She was always so pleasant to be around. She was always ready to help out in many ways. She had everyone over to her home after our Mom's funeral. Her home was so cozy & the mounds of
food so good.
She always thought of others and loved her pets so much. i will truly miss you Aunt Carol but remember all the fun times we had during our family get togethers. You were one of a kind and be missed by so many. Mary, you & your family
are in my prayers as i know to well the lost feelings
you'll have with both your Mom & Dad being gone.
You'll have many wonderful memories to look back
on and hold dear. My thoughts are with you &
your family. Sincerely your cousin,
Peggy Clowers
May 3, 2019
Mary and Steven,
Distance makes it impossible for me to be with you at this difficult time, but know that I will be there in spirit. Your mother was a deloghtful person and i enjoyed having been her sister-in-law.
Ione Gustafson
Jeanne and David Gulczinski
May 2, 2019
Mary and Steven,
So many people have been blessed by your mother's sweet spirit and her beautiful way of looking at the world and making it look shiny and bright.
Carol truly made a difference in my life when I was a child. She had a kind and gentle spirit which made me feel loved and very special at a time when I needed it the most.
She will always have a special place in my heart. Carol was a very special lady and I am proud to have
been her niece.
I apologize for not being with you today due to health problems.
Jeanne and David Gulczinski
May 2, 2019
Mary and Steven,
So many people have been blessed by your
mother's sweet spirit and her beautiful way of looking at the world and making everyone feel loved. Her kindness truly made a difference in my life when I was a child. My mother, Elayne, was her sister.
Carol's lovely and caring spirit will always remain in my heart as long as I breathe. My health prevents me from being with you today to celebrate her life.
My prayers are with you.
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