Margaret M. Scott, age 84, of Lake View, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017,  peacefully at her home.  She was born on March 4, 1932, in Carroll, IA, the daughter of Samuel T. and Estella (Weimer) Manuel.  She was baptized and confirmed and was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church and Choir.  She graduated valedictorian from Lake View High School in 1950 and attended Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, IA and graduated as an RN.  She worked in Sac City and Lake View as a nurse before beginning her role as a mother.

     On October 17, 1953, she married James E. Scott at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake.  They farmed and made their home on Blackhawk Lake in Lake View. They had 7 children: 5 daughters and 2 sons. 

     Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing bridge, volunteering at the school and church, and helping with Meals on Wheels.  She enjoyed her time with the Sisters of the Shamrock.  She and Jim enjoyed traveling together; visiting family, friends, and the mountains.  A passion of hers was writing letters.  She loved her life living on the lake.

     Her family includes her children; Eric (Susan) Scott of Manchester Center, VT; Anne (Steve) Hayes of Winona, MN; Jean (Mark) Hanigan of Blacksburg, VA; Jane (Kurt) Lyon of De Pere, WI; John (Mollie) Scott of Lake View, IA;  Mary (John) Yeomans of Solon, IA; son in law Pat (Michele) Rippentrop of Cedar Falls, IA; grandchildren: Jennifer and Eileen Scott; Kelli, Scott, Aaron, and Sarah Hayes; Patrick and David Hanigan; Ellen Lyon; Marie, Sam, Emily, Abby Scott; Katy, Brad, Mike, and Ben Yeomans; Kevin Rippentrop; step grandchildren; Melissa Timm and Michael Schleusner; 4 great grandchildren; and sister Lois (Jim) Long of Lake View.  Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and daughter, Kaye. 

     Memorials will be set up in Margaret’s name at the discretion of the family. They may be directed to: The Family of Margaret Scott, Box 78, Lake View, IA 51450.