Ethel Scott Rawlins

Ethel Ora Scott Rawlins, twin sister to Frank Taylor Scott, was born on June 8, 1918 in San Diego, CA. They were born to Charles M. Scott and Clara Louise Anderson. She passed away on Saturday, August 21st, 2004 at Sunshine Terrace, Logan, Utah. She and her family moved to Richmond, Utah to be near her mother?s family when she was 16. Her father died later that month. She received her education at Cabrillo Elementary, Loma Portal Jr. High, and Point Loma High School in San Diego, California. She graduated from North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah. She worked for Sego Milk Company and was a dental assistant for a local dentist in Richmond, Utah. She married Reed LeGrand Rawlins on January 20, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they explored the great northwest and had 7 children: Deanna and Alaine in Lewiston, UT; Yvette, a stillbirth, was born and buried in Lewiston; Marsha in Walla Walla, WA; Reed Scott in LeGrand, OR; Daniel and Drew in Boise, ID. Their last child, Drew, was born with Down Syndrome. She and Reed were instrumental in the creation of the first sheltered workshop for children with disabilities in Cache County. They were one of the first parents to raise their disabled child at home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous positions. Ethel and Reed enjoyed traveling and socializing with families and friends. She followed Reed from one horse and horse event to another, from California to Utah. She enjoyed writing poetry and LDS ward road shows. She also enjoyed teaching, singing, playing the ukelele, gardening, cooking, reading, and crossword puzzles. For many years she was a member of the DUP. She is survived by one sister, George Scott Hoopes, and brother-in-law, Wally Hoopes, Brigham City, UT and sisters-in-law, Mada Scott, LaVeta Scott and Julia Rawlins. Her children and their spouses: Deanna and Dean Robinson, Manti, UT; Alaine and Maurice Carter, West Corinne, UT; Marsha Rawlins and Joe Weeks, Lewiston, UT; Scott and Karen Rawlins, Hyde Park, UT; Daniel and Marylyn Rawlins, Shelton, WA; and Drew Rawlins, Manti, UT; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 12 noon at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richmond City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com