Christine Ann Scott, age 70, of Milford, passed away peacefully at her home July 24, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born Oct. 8, 1952, to Robert McClurkin and Ruth McDaniel-McClurkin in Kearney. Christine was valedictorian of her class in Shelton High School. She received her Bachelor of Science at Missouri Western State college, where she graduated Cum Laude. She went on to achieve her Master's degree of Master of Arts in 1991 at UN-L. She was an associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She also taught at Southeast Community College, Lincoln.
Christine met and married Dallas Scott, had two sons and resided in Ravenna, where they owned and operated the Ravenna meat locker. After Dallas's passing in 1985, Christine moved to Crete, which is where she met and married Earl Fosler in 1997.
Christine loved to read and was a collector of antiques, jewelry and glassware. She enjoyed the company of her lifelong friend, Sharon, who was with her till the end. Her greatest love was her grandchildren.
Christine is proceeded in death by Dallas Ray Scott; an infant son; and parents, Robert and Ruth McClurkin.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Fosler of Milford; sons Daniel Scott and wife Amber of Kearney and David Scott of Lincoln; grandchildren, Holly, Heidi, Brendon, Mya, Zendyn, Dylan, Kyle, Ryley and Shelby; sister, Barbara Lucas, Kearney; brother, Steve and wife Terri McClurkin, Grand Island.
A Celebration of Life was Aug. 1 and a private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Lauber Funeral and Cremation Services.
