Memories of Grandma Scott

My Grandma was 4’10” if she as lucky, but she had the presence of someone much larger. She was probably the hardest working woman I have ever met, which she passed on to my Dad because I have no doubt that he is the hardest working person. She did so much to teach us all self reliance. Wow when I think about it there was nothing she could not accomplish. I had the privilege of growing up about a mile away from my Grandparents and seeing them at least every week if not more often, since Kyle (my brother) and I would walk to their store whenever we could. We also spent plenty of time moving pipe, weeding and picking corn with them. Grandma always had raisin filled cookies in the cookie jar to enjoy. One memory I will not ever forget was at my Grandpa’s funeral – I had given a talk at the funeral and made the mistake of saying that Grandpa was the nice one of the two and that Grandma was the one who taught us discipline. She was very upset with me and let me know after the services were over. I hope she forgave me for saying something so foolish at her husband’s funeral. Now when I think about what I said about her teaching us discipline, I think it might have actually have been the greater compliment.

Grandma Scott wrote me each week while I was on my mission, it fells like forever ago. After she passed away I thought I would take a look at them. It’s funny what you remember and the things you forget. I had not forgotten about her writing me so diligently, but I did forget how wonderful her letters were. The letters were nearly all the same format – Beginning with how the weather was – What she learned at church that week – What work she and Grandpa were doing, mostly describing how the Corn was growing (anyone who knew Grandma can attest that she never stopped working). – How wicked the world is and how the last days are near – She would ask how the work was progressing and describe how she knew I was doing the right thing by serving the Lord – She always through in some great words of wisdom and finished by telling me that she and Grandpa loved me. I have included a few of my favorite quotes from her letters.

“I’m sure in the mission field you see so much of (What they can get form you and not what I can get from living and accepting the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ). All over the world the trend is give me. I don’t want to do better for myself, it’s so sad.”

“We are so grateful to have the gospel in our lives and leaders to counsel us and are so concerned for our welfare.”

“We hope your work is beginning to touch the lives o the people you are working with. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless and protect you and open the hearts and minds of those people you are sharing the values of the gospel and life with them. We pray the people can feel the true spirit and accept and live the teachings and commandments – We Love you, Grandpa and Grandma”

“Isn’t it great about the Berlin wall coming down and the way communism is fallen. We still wonder what is going to be in the future that will affect us all.”

“Old age seems to creep up on us all. I guess we all get older day by day. Enjoy your youthful years and follow the Lords Commandments. If you do you’ll be just fine.”

Thanks for the memories and letters Grandma, I Love You!

Frances Ruth Scott

Grandma Scott passed away this last week. I have included her obituary. We will sure miss her.

Frances Ruth Scott, 88, of Riverside returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at her daughter’s home.
She was born January 5, 1922 in Thomas, the first daughter of Francis and Genevieve Hawkes.
Ruth grew up in the Pingree area and attended her first few years of school there. She later graduated from Moreland High School. She also attended a couple of years of her high schooling in Idaho Falls.
Ruth met her husband, Lamond, in 1938, shortly after he moved to Pingree with his family. Ruth and Lamond dated for about a year and were married on April 19, 1940, in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Ruth and Lamond started their lives together farming in the Pingree area. They purchased a farm in the Riverside area in the late 40’s. In 1965, they bought a small country store, “Scotties Market”, in Riverside and ran it for about 30 years.
Ruth worked as a cook at the Wagon Wheel Café and The Thomas Merc, assisting with the finances to raise her growing family of eight children. She raised a large vegetable, strawberry and raspberry garden in addition. Her gardening skills taught her children how to work. It was difficult for the kids to keep up with her as they worked alongside of her with the harvesting and canning.
Ruth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully as a Primary president, Relief Society president, Primary and Sunday School teacher and visiting teacher. She served a Family History Mission for the church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Survivors include four sons, Donald (Carolyn) Scott of Riverside, Rusty (Peggy) Scott of Caldwell, Alec (Joslyn) Scott of Riverside and Barry (Raela) Scott of Riverside; son-in-law, Charles Hieb of Pocatello; daughters, Patricia Pugmire of Riverside, Jeri (Dennis) McBride of Pingree and Sharla Mickelsen of Riverside; brothers and sisters, Virginia Charlesworth, Afton Shawver, Orva Nelson, Vernial (Doris) Hawkes, Jay (Joyce) Hawkes, Brent Hawkes; brother-in-law, Rayo (Doris) Scott; sister-in-law, Phyllis Scott; 37 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by husband, Lamond; daughter, Sandra Hieb; son-in-law, David Pugmire; brothers, Mertin and Rowland Hawkes.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2010, at the Riverside 2nd Ward LDS Church, with Bishop Williams conducting. Family will meet with friends and relatives from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 South Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot, and for one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow at the Riverside-Thomas Cemetery.

Spring Break 2010

We took a really fun trip for Spring Break this year. We started off in Moab for the annual half marathon. It was a fun crew – Jared & Carrie’s family, Dustin, Jaylyn, TJ and Marsha, and the Bailys. It was our coldest trip to Moab; it was even snowing when we got there. We did not let the bad weather deter us to much, we still rode some really great rides (Slick Rock twice, Amassa Back, & Klondike Bluffs with nearly all the kids.), went on some nice hikes (Delicate Arch, and to a water fall). The cool weather was actually pretty nice for the run. We hung out for a few days and the kids had a great time swimming in the pool. We left Moab and headed off for Arizona to visit some old friends and college roommates. As we drove south we went through Monticello, Utah and took a look at the temple. We drove through Monument Valley and witnessed some really breathtaking views; it always amazes me how beautiful the desert is. We stayed in Queen Creek with Marci Flowers and her family. Thanks Joey and Marci for being so good to us! Our kids had great time playing together. We went swimming (in nice warm temperatures), Mt. Biking at San Tan Mountain, and Kayaking at Canyon Lake. We got to visit Seth Williams, he played the kids some fun songs on the guitar and piano, they really enjoyed it. Seth also took me golfing it was really great to spend a little time with him. On the way home we stopped in Page, Arizona and hiked Antelope Canyon, it was amazing. We have been in several slot canyons and Antelope is easily the most amazing. The only bad part is that it is on the Navajo Nation and we had to pay a fee to gain entrance. We stopped at Lake Powell were the kids waded in the cold water, then we pulled an all-nighter driving home. It was a great trip!

Spring Break 2010