Josephine Scott

Josephine Scott, 82, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of State Center, died September 24th, in Los Angeles. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 1st, at the Hillside Cemetery at State Center with Pastor Karen Cluts of the Elim Lutheran Church in Marshalltown officiating. There will be no visitation. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Josephine and her family. Ph 844-1234. Born on March 12th, 1925, at home in rural State Center, she was the daughter of W.E. and Elva (Osterson) Scott. She graduated from the State Center High School in 1943, the University of Iowa in 1947 and the University of Southern California in 1950. Ms. Scott was a physicians assistant for Dr. John Fowler until she retired. Josephine made Los Angeles her home for 57 years and enjoyed traveling, sports (especially USC football), her faith and family. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Robert (Dorothy) Scott of Gilman, nephew David (Charisse) Scott of Gilman and niece Kathy (Van) Switzer of Conrad.In death she has rejoined her parents, sister Pauline and brother Richard.