In Memory of Jo Ann Scott

Jo Ann Scott, age 93 of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Odebolt Specialty Care of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a Visitation held prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. Ken Miller will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jo Ann’s name may be made to the Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary.

Jo Ann (Bye) Scott, the daughter of Shelby and Mabel (Lincoln) Bye, was born on September 15, 1932, in Arthur, Iowa. She grew up in Odebolt, Iowa and received her education from Odebolt Elementary and High School graduating with the class of 1950.

On October 15, 1950, Jo Ann was united in marriage to James “Jim” Scott, Jr. in the Odebolt Presbyterian Church. To this union three children were born: Marcy Jo, Jeffrey James, and John Arthur. Jo Ann cherished her role as a stay-at-home mom, raising their children and lending a hand to Jim on the farm. She spent many days nurturing her garden and canning her harvest, collecting eggs from her chickens, or driving the tractor out in the fields.

Family meant everything to Jo Ann. When her children were young, the family spent many enjoyable days camping and fishing. As the years passed and their family grew, Jo Ann and Jim kept busy attending their grandchildren’s events and occasionally visiting the casino. Jo Ann loved to cook and bake, and her children and grandchildren will always remember her White House cookies, chocolate chip cookies, skinny pancakes, and delicious pies.

Jo Ann was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, where she participated in UMW, Tri-M’s, and the church’s Bible study group. She was also involved with the Eastern Star, serving in various offices over the years, as well as the American Legion Auxiliary, where she held numerous positions. Jo Ann was active in several ladies’ groups and card clubs throughout her life. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Left to cherish her memory include her daughter Marcy (Dick) Albrecht of Wall Lake, IA; sons Jeffrey (fiancée Marcia Schaefer) Scott of Wall Lake, IA and John (Linda) Scott of Odebolt, IA; grandchildren Heidi (Orion) Denbeste of Ankeny, IA, David (Holly) Albrecht of Cumming, IA, Joe (friend Julia) Albrecht of Norwalk, IA, Jamie (Charlie) Rognes of Winterset, IA, Ben (Shelby) Scott of Odebolt, IA, Logan (Jessica) Scott of Odebolt, IA and Keagan (Brooke) Scott of Odebolt, IA; great-grandchildren Macy and Morgan Denbeste, Jack and Claire Albrecht, Ben and Tom Albrecht, Dylan, Henry, Wade, Tucker, and Michael Scott, Raelynn and Zander Rognes,  Waylen and Willard Scott, Reese Scott and a sibling on the way; sister Judy Pudenz-Clark; sister-in-law Nancy Wellington; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Shelby and Mabel Bye; husband James A. Scott, Jr.; in-laws Violet E. and James A. Scott, Sr.; sisters Becky Mandernach, Ruth Kelly, Mary Prichard, and Carol Wehner; brothers Paul Bye and Bill Bye.