Astrid Ingeborg Karlsen Scott Obituary (1936 - 2017)

Astrid Ingeborg Karlsen Scott passed away peacefully in her beautiful Norwegian home with family by her side on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6:55 am. Loving mother, devoted wife, sister and friend. Astrid was born on February 15, 1936 in Oslo, Norway to Einar and Astrid Karlsen. Survived by 3 children, Susan Scott (Roy) Rasmussen, Eric (Sherri) Scott and John Scott, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin M. Scott Jr. her parents, brother Steiner and grandson David McCabe Rasmussen. Astrid was a WW II survivor, living through Hitler’s occupation of Norway, an immigrant to the US in 1952. She was self-educated and received her GED before going onto college and becoming an internationally known author. She owned Nordic Adventures.com, a business devoted to maintaining her Norwegian heritage. She wrote a best-selling Norwegian cook book and 3 books on WWII heroes, one co-authored with Tore Haug that is currently being made into a major motion picture “The 12th Man”. Astrid was a sought after public speaker, award winning writer and successful business woman. Hobbies included reading, writing, cooking, hiking, travel and love of both countries, Norway and America. She had a deep abiding love of all her family, friends and her fellow man. Astrid gave a lifetime of service to others and had numerous church callings in the LDS church. Her faith never wavered. Astrid was a guiding light to all that knew her. We will forever love you Mamma! Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:00 am at the LDS Church at 2450 West 10400 South, South Jordan, Utah. Viewings will be Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, Utah and on Friday from 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Online condolences at bostonva33@yahoo.com or PO Box 902349, Sandy, UT 84090. If you will be attending the viewing Thursday evening and traveling northbound on I-15, please take the 11400 S. Exit, as the 10600 S. Exit is closed.