Elizabeth Scott Obituary

Elizabeth Anne "Liz" Scott, 78, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died October 11, 2026.

Born October 7, 1948, in Mitchell, Nebraska, Liz was the daughter of Pauline (Strauch) Tangeman and Edwin Leonard Tangeman. She lived a life centered on family, children, music, faith, and caring for others in quiet, steady ways.

Liz married Richard Scott, also of Mitchell, and they shared 59 years of marriage. Together they raised three daughters, Jennifer Bosley, Lara Schwartz, and Jana Darst. Family remained at the heart of her life, and she found particular joy in her eight granddaughters: Alex, Emma, Lily, Paisley, Majil, Junie, Nicole, and Megan.

After graduating from UNL in 1971, Liz devoted her professional life to early childhood education as a preschool teacher. Her care for children also extended through many years of involvement in children's ministries at church. She took pleasure in helping young children learn, create, and grow in faith.

Music was an important part of Liz's life. A gifted pianist, she accompanied the Shriners' Chanters for many years and also sang with the Sweet Adelines. She was also a talented seamstress, known for making everything from Halloween costumes to flower girl dresses, and for being the person family turned to when something needed a needle and thread.

Liz also expressed her love through cooking. Family gatherings featured homemade pies, cinnamon rolls, and her enormous green Tupperware bowl filled with potato salad. Asking for a smaller batch was pointless; Liz believed in making enough for everyone, with plenty left over.

An avid Nebraska women's volleyball fan, Liz also enjoyed working at University of Nebraska sporting events during retirement. Through volleyball, she and Richard developed a lasting friendship with Val (Novak) Warrior and her husband, Steve. They became family in every sense of the word, with Val and Steve affectionately known as Aunt Val and Uncle Steve, and their children embraced as cousins.

In addition to her husband, Liz is survived by her daughters Jennifer (John), Lara, and Jana (Chris), her eight granddaughters, and the Warrior family: Val, Steve, Akia, Maya, Cade, and Four. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Leonard Tangeman.

A private family celebration of Liz's life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Oct. 25, 2026.

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Al Taft

October 29, 2026

Richard, I am deeply saddened with the passing of Liz. We worked together for many years at UNL events (suite service). My thoughts go out to you at this time of sorrow.

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Brenda L. Frank-Collins

October 26, 2026

Liz was an amazingly talented accompanist, and good friend to all who knew her. I was blessed to work with Liz with the Shrine Chanters since 2000. There wasn't any song we had that she could not play well. So funny, whitty, and down-right silly sometimes, but that mad Liz that much more wonderful. Even though Chanters has been "dark" since 2023, we would still talk on the phone and attend events of other Chanters members.

I will miss her witt, her kindness, and her talents on the Piano. Prayers and hugs to Rich, and her family. We have all been bless by you sharing Liz with us.

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