Patricia M. Scott, 80, of Maddock, ND, died Thursday, November 24th, 2011, at the Heart of America Medical Center (Long Term Care) in Rugby, ND.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday,  November 29, 2011,  10:00 AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Maddock with Fr. Brian Bachmeier officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, rural Maddock.   Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7pm with a 7:00 PM Rosary followed by a 7:30 PM Wake all in the church.  Casket bearers will be:  Dave Holje,  Curtis Hvinden,  Joel Lunde,  Jerry Rameden,  Richard Lynne and Doug Arnston.  Music will be from Melissa Benson and Becky Brandvold.

Patricia Margaret Scott was born October 4, 1931 at Kirksville, MO to Aloysious and Zelda (Jackson) Poston.  Her younger years were spent in Little Rock, AK,  Beach Grove, IN and St. Cloud, MN.  On June 7, 1952, Patt and John D. Scott were married in St. Cloud, MN.  They settled on a farm north of Maddock.  Patt worked for a time in Minnewaukan as the deputy auditor for Benson County.  She later operated an upholstery business and greenhouse.  In 1986, the couple opened an insurance agency.  Patt became a resident of the Heart of America Long Term Care at Rugby in August of this year.

Patt was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church in Maddock, serving on the church council and as president of the Altar Society.  She also had been vice president of the Maddock PTA.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing and teaching ceramics and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,  grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.

Surviving are her husband:  John of Maddock;  daughters:  Kathy (Michael) Schimetz of Minot,  Nancy (Dan) Schulte of Sioux Falls, SD and Lynn (Jim) Langston of Wahpeton;  daughter-in-law:  Marlene Scott of Maddock;  twelve grandchildren:  Rob Schmit,  Thad Schmit,  Jessica Scott,  Christine Villareal,  JD Scott,  Jacqueline Scott,  Jared Scott,  Steven Lee Scott,  Samuel Scott, Andrew Scott,  Felicia Schultz & Brent Williams;  12 great-grandchildren; a brother:  Dr. Lawrence (Vera) Poston of Bloomington, MN; and a sister-in-law:  Mary Poston, of St. Paul, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents;  3 sons:  John, Jr.,   David "Sam" and Steve;  and a brother:  Michael Poston.





Condolences:

John, Wow! Your loss sure brings back many memories.We wish you the best to you and your family at this time. Harry & Marge Van Dyke



We are sorry to hear of your lose John.Hope you are doing well. Joe well try to reach by phone.  Joe and Rose Klassen



My condolences to all of you.  I was sadden to hear of your loss.  We will all be praying for you and wishing you all good memories.  Dee Langston



My sympathy to the Scott family in the passing of Pat. I have many great memories of our neighbors the Scotts. Blessings to you all.   Debra Sundet Bates



Dear John and Family,  I am so very, very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss.  Pat was a very special person and the world will miss her.  I only hope that the void that is left in your lives will be partially filled with the memories of her kindness and love.  May all of you be blessed with the strength and courage to face the holiday season without her.  A very old friend, Larry Moran



Our heartfelt prayers are with you all.  May the fond memories of Patt help you through this difficult time.  We are sending all our love and hugs to Lynn and her family.  My God's arms be wrapped tightly around all of you.  God Bless,Joel, Sandy, Braxten, and ArieOnna Hoistad



I was just heart broken when I got the call. She was more than a grandma to me. I will treasure the memories forever and she will never be forgotten for so many people. I love you so much grandma. May you rest in peace until I meet you again.   christine villarreal