Ella Mae (Scofield) McIntosh, age 87, of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away June 25th, 2021, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday June 30, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Burial is at the Broken Bow Cemetery. Online words of remembrance and condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com
Ella Mae was born northeast of Burwell, Nebraska in Garfield County on February 16, 1934, to Earl and Katie (Bartos) Scofield. She grew up on a farm helping with all the chores, milking cows, and harvesting crops. Ella Mae attended grade school in Garfield County, Nebraska.
She was united in marriage to Ralph McIntosh on August 10th, 1952. To this union 2 children were born: son, Lonnie, and daughter, Connie. Ralph & Ella Mae worked together on ranches. Ella Mae cooked for the hired men and haying crews.
Ella Mae and Ralph moved their family to Broken Bow, Nebraska in February of 1968. Ella worked at B-D for 24.5 years before retiring.
She loved having family around and visiting with friends and neighbors. Ella Mae’s hobbies were collecting Salt & Pepper shakers, she was a huge fan of John Wayne, crocheting, cross stitching, camping, and playing cards. Grandma Mac would always play Kings Corner with the grandkids.
Ella Mae is survived by her husband, Ralph, of almost 69 years; son Lonnie McIntosh (Nina) of Grand Island, NE; daughter Connie (Bill) Lentz of Ainsworth, NE; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; three brothers Mervin (Glayda) Scofield of David City, NE, Kenneth(Kim)Scofield of Oceanside, CA, and Ronnie(Susan) Scofield of Verdigre, NE; and other brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, and many nephews and nieces, cousins and friends.
Ella Mae is preceded in death by her parents Earl & Katie Scofield; brothers Harold and Orin Scofield; sisters Catherine "Kate" Ritter and Vernie Clark.
Memorials are suggested to Broken Bow Fire & Rescue Department.