Scott Jeffery Burton, 52 of Hewitt died at his home after battling cancer on March 31, 2010.  Funeral services for Scott were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 3, 2010 at the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville. Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Scott was born November 5, 1957 to Lowell & Myrtle (Wright) Burton in Minneapolis.  He attended school in Minneapolis.  He Joined the Marines on December 27, 1974 and was discharged on December 15, 1980.   While in the Marines  Scott was awarded a Rifle Marksman Badge, Meritorious Mast and a Good Conduct Medal.

 He worked and lived in Minneapolis until he met & married Janice on October 16, 2004.  Scott then became a farmer, working together with his wife & family; Scott also worked at Lund Boats.  He enjoyed working on the farm.   His favorite time of the year was spring; he loved watching calves be born and preparing to do field work.   He enjoyed all family get-togethers; visiting and playing with the kids.   Scott also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Scott is survived by his wife Janice, mother Myrtle, brothers-Terry (Kathy) Burton, Bruce (Neva) Burton, Todd (Marie) Burton, Step-children-Becky (Adam) Templin, Rachel (Joshua) Peterson, Charles Avery and Sarah Avery; grandchildren-Summer & Hunter Templin, Nathaniel & Jeremiah Peterson and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father Lowell Burton.