Cecil M. Scott (1931-2008)

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Posted By: Debra Scott Hierlmeier (email)
Date: 11/7/2008 at 16:15:52

Cecil Max Scott

Cecil Max Scott, one of five sons of Bernice 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 father and brothers until joining the Unites 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 faming with his family. He was 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 House and Tom Mc Cready, 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) Coleman 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 attained 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- Joan Scott of Macedonia; step-children, Beverly Caleys and husband John of Elk Horn, NE; and Mark Coleman and wife Doreen of Carson, IA; step grandchildren Jacob Coleman and Sharon Auw and their daughter Jaedyn; and Molly Caleys, all of Omaha; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation was held at Hertz Funeral Home in Carson, Iowa on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Funeral Services were held at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Macedonia, Iowa on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Masonic Rites were by coral Masonic Lodge #340 of Carson, Iowa. Interment was at Macedonia Cemetery in Macedonia, Iowa. Following the committal service, fellowship with the family was held at the DeWitt Building in Macedonia. To convey condolences or sign an online registry, visit www.hertzfuneral.com . Hertz Funeral Home of Carson in charge of arrangements.

Council Bluffs Nonpareil April 2008