Esther Elizabeth Scott

Esther Elizabeth Scott, née Tuuri, 91, a longtime Lake County resident, died July 29, 2022 at Sunrise of Cinco Ranch in Katy, Texas. She was born October 13, 1930 in Jacksonville, OH. Esther was a 1948 graduate of Harding High School in Fairport Harbor. She also attended Ohio University in Athens. Esther worked as a switchboard operator for 5 years at Diamond Alkali, and as a secretary for 2 years in the Engineering Department at Tapco Corporation in Euclid. But her true and lasting career began when she became a mother. From then on, her energies were devoted to family life and raising her three children. Along the way, Esther took various part-time secretarial and administrative jobs to bring in extra money for the family. She was always a presence in her children’s lives due in part to her volunteer work as Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother and Sunday School teacher. Esther was an active member of her Lutheran church, and she sought to instill this religious tradition in her children, taking them every Sunday morning without fail. Years later Esther was promoted, taking on an elevated position as Grandma. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and spending time with them became her greatest happiness. The child of Finnish immigrants, the Finnish language was spoken in her home growing up, and Esther was very proud of her roots. She made an effort to always keep in touch with cousins and other family in Finland which turned out to be one of her greatest gifts to her children, as they have established cherished friendships with the next generation of relatives. Esther loved being outdoors, often walking in the MetroParks appreciating nature. She enjoyed bicycling and, true to her Nordic heritage, skiing and cross-country skiing. Other favorite pastimes were playing cards with friends and traveling, particularly on cruises, and even overseas, especially if it meant seeing her grandchildren in France or her cousins in Finland! She and Bud had a standing appointment every afternoon with Judge Judy on TV, during which her family all knew she was uninterruptible. Devoted wife, dedicated Mom, loving and beloved Grandma and Great- Grandma, Esther will be remembered for her faith, her sharp sense of humor (which often surprised the unsuspecting), her pride in her Finnish ancestry, and most of all for her profound love of her children and grandchildren around whom her world revolved. Survivors include her son, David H. (Beth) Scott of Louisville, KY; daughters, Susan Meeker of Wellesley, MA and Joanne (Scott) Spencer of Fulshear, TX; grandchildren, Kara and David A. Scott, Stacey and Katharine Meeker, Haley (Landon) Huckins and Andrew (Madeline) Spencer; and her three great-grandchildren, Kason and Rylan Huckins and Shepherd Spencer; sister-in-law Norma Winter, sister-in-law Ann Tuuri and precious cat Mindy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Howard O. (“Bud”) Scott, on December 17, 2021; brother Walter Robert Tuuri; and parents Evald and Johanna Tuuri. The family will receive friends to celebrate Esther’s life from 4pm to 6pm on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Advent Lutheran Church, 7985 Munson Rd., Mentor, OH 44060. A livestream of the service will available at www.adventmentor.org /services. Interment will be in Mentor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or the Finnish Heritage Museum, 301 High St., Fairport Harbor, OH 44077. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Esther Elizabeth Scott

October 13, 1930 - July 29, 2022