Irma Scott Overton

Irma Scott Overton: Irma passed away Tuesday evening at Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 17 days. Irma is survived by a daughter Carole Chadwick and her husband Jim of Littleton, Colorado; three sons: Jeff Overton and wife Myrna Frantz of Haverhill, Iowa, Joe Overton and wife Beth of Oskaloosa, and David Overton and wife Cindy of Kellogg, Iowa; ten grandchildren: Aric and wife Whitney Strah, Timothy Strah, Jamey Overton, Jordon and wife Rachelle Overton, Jon Overton, Ian Overton, Lindsay Overton, Taylor Overton, Morgan Overton, and Tyler Overton; four great grandchildren: Jorryn, Nathan, Faith, and Dakota; a sister Ruth and her husband Ed Keller of Newton, Iowa; a brother Frank and wife Lynn Scott of Carlsbad, Calif.; four step grand children, six step great grandchildren, and her special friend Ole Jorgenson. Irma was born Sept 15, 1924, near Leon, Decatur County, Iowa to Stephen G. and Sada Rex Scott. She attended country schools until the family moved into Leon in 1934. She graduated from Leon High School in 1942. On March 19, 1943 she married Willard Overton in Princeton, Mo. Willard enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed near San Francisco, Calif. Irma spent 6 months there during 1944. She returned to Leon and then lived in Des Moines during the remainder of the war. While in Des Moines she was employed at the New England Life Insurance Co. When Willard returned from the war they lived in Leon until 1959 and then moved to Oskaloosa. Irma was employed as a legal secretary in several law offices in Oskaloosa. She and Willard purchased the Carousel in 1975 and remained there until retirement in 1987. Willard passed away in November of 2001. Irma was interested in family genealogy and was a member of Daughters of American Revolution and Daughters of American Colonists. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Irma was also active in King's Daughters and Sons for over 40 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school there when her children were young. Irma belonged to the Hospital Auxiliary and helped in the snack bar for a number of years. She made many quilts for her family and also did other needlework. Irma enjoyed her houseplants and outdoor flowers. She also volunteered at the Oskaloosa Senior Center for several years. Besides her husband, Irma was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Sada Scott, two brothers and a sister-in law; Gail Scott, Paul and wife Betty Scott. PDF Printable Version

Irma Scott Overton

September 15, 1924 - February 2, 2010