Mary Margaret Ravenscroft passed away November 30, 2016 in Lincoln, NE with her three children at her side. She was born July 16, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio.
Mary enjoyed a 30 year career in the Storm Lake School system, which was fitting for a life-long advocate for children. She often said every child should get a chance, and no child deserves to suffer. One of her favorite volunteer activities was buying warm winter coats and clothing for children in need, and discreetly arranging for delivery to their homes. As an active organizer and volunteer in the early days of the 4th of July Star Spangled Spectacular, she enjoyed watching it grow and seeing former students return to Storm Lake to spend time with their families. She enjoyed rich friendships with people of all ages whom she knew well through her Wilshire Arms community, the school system, card clubs, birthday clubs, and many volunteer activities through 45 years of living in Storm Lake. Most of all, she cherished her children, their spouses, and grandchildren, beaming with pride when telling people about them.
She is survived by her daughter Jane (Scott); sons Bob (Karen) and Scott (Joey); grandchildren Emma, Paige, Grace, Sarah, Piper and Simon; seven siblings; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Jane Groff, a brother and two infant sons.
Special thank you to the staff at Tabitha who provided outstanding care, and those who enriched her last year through friendship and conversation.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial gifts in her name for Tabitha Hospice or the Mary Ravenscroft Memorial Scholarship (to benefit academically deserving and financial needy graduates of Storm Lake High School). Checks may be made out to the Tabitha Foundation or the Dollars for Scholars.
A memorial service will be held at St Mark’s Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, Iowa on December 22, 2016 at 2:00.