Ella Mae (Scofield) McIntosh, 87

Ella Mae (Scofield) McIntosh, age 87, of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 25th, 2021, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Burial services were held at the Broken Bow Cemetery. 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 two children were born: son, Lonnie and daughter, Connie. Ralph and 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 and 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 (Nina) McIntosh 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 and Ronnie (Susan) Scofield of Verdigre, NE; and other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nephews and nieces, cousins and friends.

Ella Mae is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Katie Scofield; brothers, Harold and Oren Scofield; sisters, Catherine “Kate” Ritter and Vernie Clark.

Memorials are suggested to Broken Bow Fire & Rescue Department.