"To the family of Max: my dad loved to joke with Max whether it was our at John Deere or at the Legion meetings and was always talking about doing something to him. I remember growing up Max drove this green pick-up and a bunch of us kids would sit on the loafers bench and wait for him to come to town. Marilyn, you were blessed to have him a part of your life. To the Scott brothers and in-laws, I know you will miss him dearly. May he be still driving his John Deere tractor in heaven!! With my deepest sympathy."
In loving memory of
Cecil Max Scott
April 16, 2008
Cecil Max Scott, one of five sons of Berniece Maude (Rounds) Scott and Richard Ford Scott, was born in Macedonia, Iowa on January 27, 1931. Max grew up on the family farm near Macedonia and was one of only four boys in the graduating class of 1948. Following school, Max farmed with his father and brothers until joining the United States Army. He served as a Sergeant in the Motor Pool and always had the fastest jeep on the base.
Following the service, Max returned to Macedonia where he loved farming with his family. He was a morning person who always whistled, and to his family, he was known as Mac. He was a member of the Ruby Masonic Lodge No. 415 and the Macedonia Fire Department. Max along with his brother Richard, and friends Red Houser and Tom McCready, always had some "project" in the works. Together they owned an airplane and maintained an airstrip on the farm. They also shared many adventures together and loved to fish, snowmobile, and tinker on projects over the winter months.
On October 4, 1990, Max and Marilyn Martha (Schroeder) Colman were married at the Macedonia United Methodist Church. They made their home in town and Max enjoyed being a husband and step father to Marilyn's children. He was an active community supporter and served two terms on the Macedonia City Council. In 2003, the Coral Masonic Lodge of Carson recognized Max as a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge.
Max and Marilyn had been married 17 years when Max passed away at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE on April 16, 2008. He had attaind the age of 77 years, 2 months, and 19 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Richard Scott; and sister-in-law Jane Scott.
Max is survived by his wife Marilyn Scott of Macedonia; brothers, Burl Scott and wife Lois of Avoca, IA, Larry Scott and wife Vera of Perry, GA, and Mark Scott of Dakota Dunes, SD; sister-in-law Joan Scott of Macedonia; step-children Beverly Claeys and husband John of Elk Horn, NE, and Mark Colman and wife Doreen of Carson, IA; step-grandchildren Jacob Colman and Sharon Auw and their daughter Jaedyn; and Molly Claeys, all of Omaha; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
Tributes
"Marilyn, We wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick & Melissa Lewis & girls"
"Marilyn, Max was like a dad and grandpa to our family. He shared his knowledge of farming the land he loved and passed that on to the next generation. His advice to our boys, although not always welcomed, was taken to heart. He will forever be a part of us and we will miss him dearly. Our love to you, Lowell, Deb, Cody, Brad, Jessica, and Caden Forristall "
"Marilyn, My niece, Donna Easton, was kind enough to send the notice of Max's passing. You were always the perfect couple in my eyes. The community always held the two of you at the highest level of respect. He will be missed by many, you have my sympathy. Barbara"
"Marilyn, Max was one of the sweetest men that I have had the pleasure to know. He was always there to give a helping hand to anyone in need and was so proud of his friends & community. You made him so happy in his later years, you have many memories to hold dear. I know one man that will deeply miss his lifelong friend and fishing buddy. We will all miss him dearly and will always hold him close to our hearts. With my dearest sympathy. Donna Easton "
"Marilyn, I just want you to know Max was a good man there are very few men within the community of Macedonia and carson that I respect, and Max is one of them I know hes in a better place now, probaly him and Richard are catching up on old times. I love you and look forward to seeing you this summer take care. Michael Pilling"