Eva Scott

Eva Pearl Scott, 96, of Hinton, IA died Monday, October 11, 2010. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Demco Community Center (714 Main St) in Boyden from 9:30-11:00 AM with the funeral service to follow. Internment will follow the funeral at the Friends Cemetery next to the Mapleside Quaker Church (5 1/2 miles south of Primghar on east side of Hwy 59). Eva Pearl Scott was the daughter of Thorvall and Bertha (Hagen) Idso. When Eva was four years old her mother died and she went to live with her Idso grandparents on a farm near Ayr, ND. She received a high school education there. When she was 19 she moved to Hunter, ND and worked as a housekeeper and a nanny. She loved to cook and play baseball. In 1933, Eva attended a tent mission at Ayr, ND and embraced the gospel with all her heart. In 1936, she entered the ministry in North Dakota and labored there 15 years. In 1951 she went to Italy to labor. On October 28, 1954, Eva married Alexander "Sandy" Scott in Lanciano, Italy and together they continued the ministry there. When Sandy's health failed they returned to North America and labored in an Italian community in British Columbia, Canada. Sandy died on May 3, 1968 and Eva returned to North Dakota where she continued in the work. She labored in North Dakota, Montana, and Iowa until the time of her death. Eva is survived by her aunt, Gladys Skaar of Primghar, IA; three nephews and their wives: Sherwood and Carolyn Idso of Tempe, AZ, Sheldon and Rebecca Idso of Clive, IA, Steve and Karen Idso of Chippewa Falls, WI; two nieces and their husbands: Shari and Bradley Storbakken of Grand Forks, ND, Patty and Patrick Curry of Sioux City, IA, and many friends. Eva was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three brothers: Sherman, Burtrum, and Alfred Idso; and one niece, Nancy Cameron. Online Condolences Ray n Marilyn Marsh Isanti Relationship: Eva's Spiritual Family...children Your Life lived n taught ~ The Gospel, Jesus lived n taught ~ Many precious souls have been rescued from a wasted life n lost Eternity as the result of your LIFE OF LOVE GIVEN FOR OTHERS. Sweetest Memories of THANKSGIVING live on in the hearts of ALL those Souls ~ loving n living Jesus Gospel. Sent: 10/16/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Weeda Tampa Relationship: former co-worker I had a wonderful year with Eva my last year in Iowa: 1997-98. We had good times together in West Central Iowa. I especially remember in the summer telling her that I would be going to Florida that fall. She gasped and said over and over that she thought that was terribly far away, and why couldn't I have gone to a state closer. After awhile I told her that it wasn't quite as far away as Italy!! We both had a good chuckle over that! I'm glad Eva had reasonably good days until the end. She was a good friend to me. Sent: 10/16/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dean & Joyce Klenk Marshalltown Relationship: friend Eva's faithful life has meant so much to us, we loved her dearly and will miss her greatly but glad she has been released to go home! Memories of times she was in our home are precious. Sent: 10/16/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angie Long LaGrande Relationship: Fellow worker Dear Family and friends of Eva, We valued her life and ministry so very much. She was a faithful soul and will be missed very much. I'm thankful that I got to know her and enjoy her helpful life. We will be thinking of you all in your loss. Yours truly, Angie Long Sent: 10/17/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Webb San Diego Relationship: Friend Eva was a great lady and I had much respect for her and for the Gospel of God that she preached, her love for the God of heaven first and foremost above all else. I met her when I lived in Omaha, NE in the mid to later 1990's. Her influence of loving care for the souls of mankind has stayed with me with much appreciation and thankfulness. While her body has failed, her influence will still remain with me with great thankfulness. Sent: 10/18/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myrtle Robinson Helena Relationship: friend I was in the Carrs home a couple of yrs ago in LeClaire, IA. Eva gave her testimony of when she first came to the gospel mtgs and those that tried to hinder her from coming to the mtgs. Yet, as a young girl she saw something in those servants that nothing could prevent her from attending those mtgs. A person just has to bow their heads and give thanks for a faithful life like hers that has touched so many. Sent: 10/22/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Darrell & Julia Gulbrandson Herman Relationship: Friend in the gospel When I was 4 years old 1978-1979, Eva and her companion were in our home in Williston, ND. Last year I saw her at Hunter, ND convention and couldn't believe that she was still going strong and was still sharing a message of hope and love. I always think of Eva and the wonderful times shared in our home and the many years I have known her. Because of her love for God and her willingness to serve, she was able to give so many years to the work that God gave her to do. Her smile will be missed, but her example will live on. It reminds me of a line of one of our hymns: His smile as I journey bring joy to my soul. Our sympathies to her family and friends. May you find comfort and peace knowing that she gave of her very best. All our love, Darrell & Julia Gulbrandson Trystan & Anika Rode Herman, MN Sent: 10/22/2010