Ella Mae McIntosh

Ella Mae (Scofield) McIntosh age 87, of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 25th, 2021, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow.     

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 30, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow.  Burial services will be held at the Broken Bow Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday June 29, 2021, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM with the family greeting friends 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary.  The services will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com, online words of remembrance and condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com

Ella Mae was born northeast of Burwell in Garfield County 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.

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 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, Ronnie(Susan) Scofield of Verdigre, NE and other Brother-in-laws, Sister-in-laws, 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.