Eleanor Scott

Eleanor F. (Schneck) Scott was born in Ithaca, New York on April 26, 1917. Her high school years were spent at Northfield Seminary in Northfield, Massachusetts and Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. She graduated as valedictorian of her class. Eleanor attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a BA in medical bacteriology in 1941. Eleanor married Ralph H. Scott in 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin and raised three children, Bruce, Jean and Barbara. She was involved with her children as Girl and Boy Scout leader, and chairman of various neighborhood activities. She enjoyed family summer vacations camping and fishing in northern Wisconsin and Canada. Eleanor and Ralph moved their family to Portland, Oregon in 1962, where they developed a passion for salmon fishing that lasted for many years. Eleanor began her garden club career first in Portland and continued after they moved to Corvallis in 1966. She took classes in flower design and horticulture and eventually became a master judge of flower shows. She served in different capacities in local, district, and state offices for the National Federation of Garden Club. Her personal garden was a showplace for many years and she won many ribbons in flower design and horticulture for the Chintimini Garden Club. Through fishing, gardening, and bird watching she expressed her love of nature. Eleanor served as chairman of various Baha’i assemblies in Madison Wisconsin and Portland and Corvallis Oregon. She served on various OSU Folk Club committees. She also served as president of Lioness and vice president of State District Flower Judges Council. Eleanor was an avid bridge player and reader. Her adventurous spirit and love of culture led to many internationals trips, including her favorite country, Austria. Eleanor was married for 44 years until Ralph passed away in 1985. Later, Eleanor’s companion, Cliff Robinson, introduced her to Oregon State athletics and they attended many football, basketball, gymnastics, and baseball events. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Scott, her sister Virginia Caton, her brother Roger Schneck, and companion Cliff Robinson. She is survived by her children Bruce Scott of Huntington Beach, CA, Jean Stanko of Scottsbluff, NE, and Barbara Ripplinger of Clatskanie OR; grandchildren Christine Stanko, Cara Dodson, Michael Scott Stanko, Lisa Martin, Heather Ripplinger, and Shaun Ripplinger; and nine great grandchildren and six nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her quick wit, positive attitude, warmth and sense of humor. Remembrances may be made toward a memorial bench to be installed in Avery Park Rose Garden to “Eleanor Scott Memorial” at Citizens Bank, Corvallis. Baha’i graveside services will be held at 11:00 Wednesday March 16th at Oak Lawn Memorial Park.

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Eleanor Scott

April 26, 1917 - March 10, 2016