Rose J. (Foradori) Scott

Rose J Scott passed away peacefully on December 8,2018 at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She was born on August 21,1922 in Whitcomb Heights,Indiana. The fourth child of Elizabeth O’Conner and John Foradori. She attended St. Leonard’s grade school and graduated from Central Catholic high school. She entered St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in September of 1941 and graduated in 1944. She was in the Nursing Cadet Naval academy in San Diego for 6 months but opted not to enlist in the Navy. On May,23,1944 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi she married Sergeant John Drue Scott, who was stationed in the Aleutian Islands for 3 years.

Preceding her in death: husband John D. Scott on August 12,1968, Son, Phillip C. Scott on September 3,1997, Daughter, Jean Ann Scott on November 11,2017. On April 7,1997 she married Joseph W. “Bill” Samm, who died on November 15, 2012. Also preceding her in death are her Siblings: Anglea Evelo, Mario Foradori, Mary Welsh, Emanuel Vincent Foradori and one child that died at birth.

She and John raised their family of 7 children in West Terre Haute, IN.

She is survived by 5 children: Dr. John R. Scott (Gloria) of Indianapolis, Nancy Scott-Olson (Donald) of Mishawaka, Daniel Scott, San Francisco, California, Rosemarie Scott, and Maribeth Scott (Greg Seger), as well as one sister, Catherine Steppe and former daughter-in-law, Theresa Scott, all of Terre Haute.

Grandchildren: Dr. Whitney Scott (Matthew), Zachary Scott (Abby), Kimber Sorenson-Brugh (Dale), Leif Sorenson, Drue, Merideth, Isaac (Lauryn), Landon (Tiffany) and Drake Worrell,

Rose Jones, and Amber Hagemeir (Gary).

Great grandchildren:  Miles Blanton, Noah Scott, Kristen Brugh, Kollin Brugh Aubrey, Faith, Dane and Braden Scott.

One great-great grandson, Ethan Penland.

Step-children: William “Billie Joe”, Clarance  “Buck”, Brenda, Michael “Bruce,” Kevin and Keith Samm.

Rose had a full-time job raising 7 children, but she also worked as a Registered Nurse at the former St. Anthony’s Hospital as well as Regional hospital. She also volunteered at St. Ann’s Clinic. She retired in 1988, but still worked a small amount after she and Bill were married, and she was 75 years old!

Rose and Bill enjoyed traveling and took many vacations. They had a wonderful 15 years together and were a devoted couple.  They were active members of St. Margaret Mary’s Church and of the Altar and Rosary Society, as well as the Legion of Mary. She was a member the St. Anthony’s Alumni association and the Florence Nightingale Club throughout her career. She was active in the PTA association at St. Leonard school. She volunteered to do house-to-house collections for the March of dimes, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular dystrophy for many years.

Rose was a wonderful Mother, a loyal, caring and compassionate friend and a bright spot in this world! She taught us by example and she always set a good one. Her children frequently heard “Your Mom is one of the nicest people I know”. She used lots of phrases, we called Rosism’s. Such as “Rice is nice, Take an old cold tater and wait, So help me Hanna, You better watch your P’s and Q’s,etc.  She had a delightful since of humor, integrity and was an excellent role model. She was a member of the greatest generation! We were a big family, but our very supportive parents always made sure we were safe and protected and had everything we needed.  We appreciate everything they did for us!

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret Mary’s Church at 12 Noon on Saturday, December 15, 2018, with Father Dan Bedel and Father Ron Ashmore officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon at the Church.  In keeping with her wishes, cremation will follow the service with burial of cremated remains at Bethesda Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Margaret Mary’s Church, ISU School of Nursing or St. Ann’s Clinic.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.