ELLEN N. SCOTT
Ellen N. Dittemore Scott of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away June 14, 2021 at the Amberwell Hospital in Hiawatha, Kan., at the age of 101 with her family by her side.
Ellen was born March 31, 1920 in Severance, Kansas, to William H. Dittemore and Bertha E. Corbet Dittemore. She married Clarence G. “Bill” Scott in 1946. To this union came two daughters, Kathryn “Kathy” (Gary) Howard and Mary Ellen (Larry) Gilfillan both of Hiawatha.
Ellen is survived by her two daughters and sons in law, as well as six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and with another one on the way. She also is survived by a brother-in-law Donald Scott from Gladstone, Missouri, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband “Bill”, in 1994, and siblings from Colorado, a sister Pauline Potter, a brother William Dittemore, and a half-sister Louise Hemry.
After many years in the work force Ellen retired from the KS Gas Service Co., where she worked for 19 years. After retiring Ellen hosted the retirees breakfast for many years.
Ellen had a big hand in the start of the Latchkey program in 1992. She was on the Latchkey board for many years and volunteered to help when needed. In later years she held the meetings in her home and even in her home at Vintage Park. Ellen also liked to host the Dittemore reunions once a year so cousins could get together and reminisce.
Ellen loved being on the water boating and fishing and even riding a jet ski in her 80s. In 1968, the couple built a cabin at Big Lake, Mo., with the help of family and friends. The best times were spent at the cabin. Many July 4th celebrations were spent with her sister Pauline and her family.
Ellen was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she enjoyed helping out with many activities at the church including the November soup supper.
A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Andrew Finch officiating. Burial will be at the Hiawatha Cemetery.
Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the church and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.
A special message or note of remembrance may be sent to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com