Obit: Scofield, Margaret E. (1932 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Scofield, Umbs, Uecker

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 03 Jun 2020

Scofield, Margaret E. (20 JUL 1932 – 11 MAY 2020)

Margaret E. Scofield (nee Umbs, fka Scotch), July 20, 1932 - May 11, 2020, age 87, of Mounds View, Minn., passed away from complications of COVID-19. Marge was able to stay in her senior living facility with her son, Mark, at her side during her illness until she crossed the finish line. The remainder of her children were able to visit by window, phone, signs and an in-room viewing monitor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and John; her siblings: Robert, Dolores, John and Tommy; and her grandson, Jason.

Marge is survived by her children: Mari (Jodi), Jeff (Ann), Mark (Lynn), Patrick (Judy), Pamm (Chuck), Gee Gee (Dean), Gary (Leann), Peggy and Paul; grandchildren: Jon, Ben (Christy), Christopher (Helen), Nicholas (Traci), David (Abby), Ashley, Dwight (Molli), Lucas (Shelly), Clayton (Angie), Alaina, Bryon (Olivia), Christy (Brian), Michelle (Keith), Jeramey (Alison), Garrick, Kayla, Tyler (Kelsey), Shanice, Nate, Andra (Seth), James; 27 great-grandchildren and one more on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

Marge was born in Milwaukee. Throughout her life she lived in Milwaukee, northern Wisconsin, Oregon and the past 30 years in the Twin Cities, Minn. Marge worked as a CNA when she was younger and then for many years at Byerly’s in Golden Valley. It was there that she received an honor for assisting on saving a patron’s life.

She was often quick to share that her dad worked for Buffalo Bill and Bob Uecker was her classmate, and he even carried her books home from school. She was also a great left-handed ball player. She was a good cook, enjoyed growing plants, hitting the casinos a time or two, and loved to boast about her children and grandchildren. The last five years were spent at the Bel Rae Senior Living of Mounds View, Minn. She loved playing bingo, singing, puzzles, crafts, cards, parties and just all-around socializing. If you offered her a cookie, you ended up handing over more than one! She kept the staff at Bel Rae on their toes with her witty one liner’s, bubbly smiles, and always a thank you, never a complaint. She will be greatly missed by the residents and staff at Bel Rae Senior Living, those she has touched through the years and mostly by her loving family.

A “Celebration of Life” is to be determined. Online condolences may be shared at Miller Funeral Home, www.MillerFuneralFridley.com.