Jennifer Scott

Scott, Jennifer J. MIDDLETON Jennifer J. Scott, age 56, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 25, 2008. She was born on Sept. 27, 1951, in Baraboo, the daughter of Lloyd and Janet (Dederich) Mattix. Jennifer was a 1969 graduate of Middleton High School and earned her nursing degree from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She was employed with various area nursing homes as a geriatric nurse before working with in-home independent health care. She was united in marriage to Gary Scott on Dec. 19, 1987, in Madison. Jennifer was an accomplished horseback rider and enjoyed caring for animals. She was a creative and talented artist, an avid reader, and loved to garden. Jennifer was known by all as "Mom" and treasured most the time spent with her family. In addition to her husband, Gary, she is survived by three children, Benjamin (Sara), Jerid (Sheryl) and their son, Austin Michael, and Courtney; her parents, Lloyd and Janet Mattix; two brothers, Tim (Mary) Mattix and Robert Mattix; a sister, Susan Mattix; other relatives; and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Burial will be at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery in Loreto, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Family and friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton . Friends may also call on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com