Ethel B. Scott, a former resident of Oroville, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 5, 2013, in Los Gatos, California. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Scott, a lifelong Oroville resident.

Mrs. Scott was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 20, 1920 to the late Jay and Amy Banker. While attending Business College in Colorado Springs, Colorado she met Mr. Scott. They married on Jan. 10, 1943 and moved to Oroville in 1945.

Mrs. Scott was employed as an accountant in the Scott family business known for many years as Scott Motors. She was also known by her work as a Office Manager in the local dental office. She never tired of outdoor activities so common in the Oroville area. Boating, fishing and snowmobiling were her favorites.

She is survived by her sons; Tracy Scott (Jane) of Los Gatos, California and Bruce Scott (Lulu) of San Diego, California; grandsons, Barrett Scott (Lisa) and Brian Scott (Kathleen) and four great-grandchildren, Sydney, Shelby, Mason and Harper.

She was loved and admired by her family and by her many friends. She will be missed.