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Scott Taylor Obituary
Scott will also be remembered by his many friends and relatives for his unique sense of humor, quick wit, outgoing personality and his lifelong quest to better educate and reinvent himself.
Scott loved Tennessee football, enjoyed cooking, and could quote an appropriate movie line for any situation.
He will be sadly missed by parents, Bob and Judy Taylor; brother, Rob (Colette) Taylor; aunt and uncle, Jane and Kent Taylor; cousins, Chip (Diane) Taylor and Julie (Mitch) Given; and his little buddy, Smokey.
Friends are invited to the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, for visitation on Friday, May 25, from noon until 2 p.m., and a memorial service at 2 p.m., Rev. Paul Sartarelli officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity in Scott's name would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Taylor
Jack Nick
July 31, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor & Rob,
I just learned of Scooter's passing and am so sorry. While I wasn't a teammate at Walsh, I was involved in the basketball program there from 1985-1988. I truly enjoyed knowing Scooter and pray that his spirit lives on. God bless you all.
July 28, 2012
Scooter,
Your one of the best pals I ever had. God bless your family. See you on the other side my friend.
Nicole Bell
July 1, 2012
Speachless that such a great man has been taken. To know him, you had to love him. Grateful to have known him since our high school years,regretful we didn't stay more in touch after our college years. But the memories and many laughs are priceless. May a little bit of Scooter's personality be in us all.
Tony Burke
June 27, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Robbie just reached out to me and let me know the awful news. Scooter was such a big part of my friendship with Rob all through high school. We always laughed, and never missed a beat each time we saw each other long after high school. I will truly miss him and love all of you. You have our thoughts and prayers.
Tony Burke
June 19, 2012
To the Taylor Family,
The memories I have of your Scott are very special ones:) Our family came to know him as "Scooter" when he was the assistant Mens Basketball coach at Roane State Community College in Tennessee. My son David was on the team and would invite Scott into our home on the weekends. He ate many meals at our table and would affectionately call me "Ma Vess". Scott would also attend church with us on occasion. One particular Sunday, Scooter walked the isle and trusted Jesus Christ to be his personal Savior!
When David called to tell me of Scooters passing, my thoughts ran to the day that he made peace with God! Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. May the "God of all comfort" wrap His loving arms of grace around you at this time.
Sincerely,
Joyce V. Weaver
(Psalm 103:8-18, Romans 10:9-13
I Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Donna Babinec
June 13, 2012
To the Taylor Family,
I worked with Scott at Burke and Vannucci while he was in law school. He and I spent many afternoons talking movies and laughing. I had only been in contact with him a few times since then but always enjoyed hearing from him. He was a warm, wonderful and caring person and very very funny. I will miss him very much.
You are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Donna Babinec
Mike & Joan Csora
June 3, 2012
Taylor Family: We just learned of Scott's death and are deeply saddened for your loss. Even though we never met him, his humor and personality sounds so much like Bob's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn King Kaucher
May 29, 2012
Judy, Bob and Rob,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Scott. My mom (Mary King) told me of this when I talked to her yesterday. I will hold you all in my prayers as you journey through this time of grief. The video memorial was beautiful. It sounds like Scott was loved by many. You are in my prayers.
Kevin Coy
May 27, 2012
I just learned today about Scotts passing. I got to know Scooter thru sports med program at u of A. His sense of humor was valued and never changed over the years. I saw him two years ago at zips game and it was like we never left college. Still smiling, joking and sense of humor. My condolences go out to the Taylor family. What a great guy!
Missy Camp Buesing
May 27, 2012
The loss of a loved one before their time is such a tragedy... I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Scott from childhood. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Candace Kolarik
May 25, 2012
Dear Taylor Family, My Deepest Sympathy to you. I was Scott's UPS Person who always saw him and Smokey on their walk. He always stopped me to say "Hi" and I for me to give Smokey a treat. Him and Smokey will be missed in my delivery area. Please take Great care of Smokey, He seemed to be Scott"s Best Friend.
Candy Kolarik
May 25, 2012
Taylor family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. I was Scott's ups person , I always stopped and talked to him and Smokey. They will be missed . Please take great care of Smokey. Thank you
May 25, 2012
Dear Bob and Judy - we are so saddened to hear about Scott. Our heart goes out to you as we hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Lynne Hudson
Debbie Leatherman (Syfer)
May 25, 2012
Dear Taylor Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Steve Moeller
May 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. I know of your pain and sorrow and want you to know that I will be making a donation to the "Karen Moeller Scholarship Fund" in Scooter's name. Karen and I were friends with him for sometime now. Whenever I would see or talk with Scooter he would always ask how Karen was doing in her battle with brain cancer. Scooter has always been a very sincere and genuine person who cared about others. He was a favorite of mine since we first met I also will truly miss his smiling face and quick wit !! He was a special young man and you will always know that you raised him the right way. May God Bless you all in this time of need and may you treasuire his memories for ever and ever.................Steve Moeller
Tom Gaffney
May 25, 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear of Scooter's death. My condolences to his family. He was a fine man. I loved talking to him about basketball and other sports. He will be missed by many.
Steve Anello
May 24, 2012
Dear Judy,Bob and Rob,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. I will always cherish the good times scooter playing hoops at walsh and remembering a class act on and off the court. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult times.
May 24, 2012
We are so sad to hear that Scooter is gone. He had a personality that set the world on fire! Our prayers are with you.
May 24, 2012
Dear Taylor Family,
It is with great sadness to hear of Scott's passing.
My prayers are with you.
Tom Reinbolt '89
John,Brandon,Nicole Adams
May 24, 2012
Taylor Family,
We are very sorry for the lose of your son Scott. Scott had become part of our family, and Smokey too. Our time with him was very short but he made a life long impression. Scott (Broham) I will continue our path we started together, never forgeting our trips to Starbucks. May God grant you and your family peace.
Jeannie Randall
May 24, 2012
To the Taylor Family,
We at Montrose Park will miss seeing Scott and Smokey, we often talked while out walking our dogs. He will be missed from our community. May God Rest his soul. I do hope Smokey will be well taken care of and find another wonderful home. They were inseparable.
From his friends at Montrose Park
Brooke Sidebotham
May 24, 2012
Taylor family-
I am sorry to hear about Scott, Scooter. It saddens me that he was taken at such a young age. I have many great memories from our discussions. He was very quick witted and enjoyable to talk too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Iowa.
May he rest in peace - The Sidebotham's
David Vespie
May 24, 2012
There are no words that I can say that would do justice to the influence coach Taylor was in my life. I am proud to call him "coach" and friend.
Stan Vespie
May 24, 2012
Taylor Family:
My deepest sympathy to your family in the passing of Scooter. He was a dear friend and became part of the Vespie family during his time in Tennessee. I went on recruiting trips with him just to enjoy his company. He attended our church, ate many meals with our family, and was always looking out for my sons, David (who played for him at Roane St), Paul, Jonathan,and Adam.
May our heavenly Father grant you grace during your time of grief. I am praying for you. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, Scooter spoke of each of you with love and admiration. God bless you.
Brian Arrowsmith
May 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Scott in law school when I first moved to Cleveland. He really took me under his wing, and I'll forever remember him as a big brother to me. He will be deeply missed.
Tari Spataro
May 24, 2012
To the Taylor Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Scott's passing. I have worked with Scott at The University of Akron for almost 5 years. He always could make me smile and shake my head at the same time! That "Scott Taylor" humor!
He called me by my maiden name "Bee" all the time--I'm sure just to pester! I'm sure he pestered you all for fun too!
Hold on to those times. Those times and the conversations we shared are what I will recall and smile.
May God be with you all during this time and always!
Take care,
Tari Spataro and Family
Jennifer Peck
May 24, 2012
To the Taylor Family,
With our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim kleintop
May 24, 2012
Bob, you have my deepest condolences at this time!
The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
May 24, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jen Fessler & David Ludwick
May 23, 2012
Bob and Judy,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Scott. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
With our deepest sympathy,
Amanda
May 23, 2012
May God grant you the peace and comfort you seek during this very difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Scooter was a good man and made a lasting impression in my life. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know him and call him my friend.
Tonia Ferrell
May 23, 2012
To the Taylor Family - My heart is truly saddened by the loss of Scott. I worked with Scott for the past 4 years at UA. He always made me laugh and it was impossible not to laugh with him. I will miss our talks about basketball and leadership, as well as his kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Kristina Artino
May 23, 2012
Dear Taylor family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I first met Scott at the University of Akron, and we bacame friends. He had a good sense of humor and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
In Deepest Sympathy,
John & Sandy Testa
May 23, 2012
Bob & Judy - Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the Lord be with you during these difficult times.
John & Sandy..
J Dunn/Bennett
May 23, 2012
We are shocked and saddened,by the passing of "scooter".As parents ,of basketball players,and friends of "Scooter",who hung out after H.S. and knew the talent,of this young man,we can't imagine the pain,of this loss.We pray for your comfort and peace through this time of sorrow.
Karen & David Sence
May 23, 2012
Taylor Family -
We are so saddened to hear of Scooter's passing. We will remember Scooter for his warm smile and wonderful sense of humor. Please accept our condolences.
Jim Schulz
May 23, 2012
Dear Judy, Bob, and Family, Carol and I extend our deepest sympathies to you on Scott's passing . May God grant you strength and courage during this most difficult time.
Jo Anna (Haid) Mee
May 22, 2012
Judy, Bob, and Rob
I am so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. Please know I have always had a special place in my heart for him and your family. No matter how long or short the time was between running into each other, he always had a smile and a hug for me. I will truly miss him!
Frank Lupica
May 22, 2012
Dear Judy and Bob and Robb:
There are no words that could ever adequately convey the pain that so many of his friends and teammates are feeling at this time. The sorrow we possess now will remain with us, but fortunately so will all of the happiness, fun and love we shared with Scooter during his brief time here. May God bless all of us with strength and courage to endure this hardship and to hold on to our favorite memories of 'Scooter'as we celebrate his life.
Kevin Boyle
May 22, 2012
Dear Rob, Colette, Mr & Mrs. Taylor I am very sorry for your loss of Scott. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Majd Alhanna
May 22, 2012
May your soul rest in peace you will be missed by every body Alhanna 's family
Matthew Welsh
May 22, 2012
The loss of a smile, the passing of a laugh. A void has been left that will never be filled. So many memories growing up and growing old have Scooter attached to them.
To the entire Taylor family, thank you ... thank you for the gift that was Scooter. Thank you for raising a little boy in to a man with incredible love. Thank you for molding his love of sports and creating an incredible sense of humor. My heart weeps for you and the pain you are going through.
He will be missed.
Matthew Welsh
BOBBY FREEMAN
May 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael George
May 22, 2012
I enjoyed my friendship with Scott. He was a really good person. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to Mr. and and Mrs. Taylor and his brother, Rob. A very sad day for all of us.
DWAIN POTEETE
May 22, 2012
TO THE FAMILY OF SCOTT I KNEW SCOTT FROM WORKING DOWNSTARIES IN THE GRILL ROOM AT THE MARTIN CENTER HE WAS ALWAYS GOOD FOR A CHUCKEL GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS AT THIS TIME OF NEED WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE ITS ALWAYS TO SOON
Jennifer Fickes Luther
May 22, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Taylor,
I'm so sorry to hear of Scooter's passing. My memories are from when we were children but he seems to have turned into a wonderful man who accomplished a many great and wonderful things. Thinking of you both and Rob at this time.
Sincerely,
Brian Davis
May 22, 2012
Taylor Family,
I first met 'Scooter' when he played for the Zips -- I worked in the Athletics Department at the time. I recall him as a very fun, carefree young kid. Our paths then crossed again later in life when he became employed by the University.
The issue I always had with Scott was the Walsh thing -- I'm a St. V-M graduate, and we would always exchange barbs. Scott was better than I (very funny...too quick for me, and much smarter), even though he went to the 'wrong' school.
Scott's loss is a real tragedy. Gone way too soon. I will keep the Taylors and Scooter in my prayers. My heartfelt condolences.
God's peace.
May 22, 2012
Please accept my condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Scott or Scooter as I called him in UA Athletics.
Sincerely,
Anne Jorgensen
Assoc. Athletic Dir. for Student-Athlete Academic Services
George Van Horne
May 22, 2012
Scott will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Rob and Collette may you always keep Scott in your heart and may you find comfort in your memories of his great wit and humor live with you forever. He was a good friend and I will miss him dearly.
Burt Keiper
May 22, 2012
I had more fun with Scooter than anyone else I know. I will miss you and cherish our memories and friendship.
Dean Pawlak
May 22, 2012
May eternal rest be granted unto Scott by our Lord, Jesus Christ. "Wit" and "infectious smile" were the first words that came to mind when I thought of Scooter yesterday. Next came "sandwich" and "strong!" These words we shared on several mornings at the Akron U. McD's - brief but meaningful visits. I am so grateful I saw Scott the last time Rush was in town. Rob, Colette, Bob, and Judy, Chip - all those who were touched by Scott...our prayers are with you during this time of extreme loss. I pray for the peace that only the Lord can bring all of you. Scooter was a joy to be around, as are all the Taylors.
Sincerely,
The Pawlaks:
Dean, Deb, Ethan, and Aaron
Jose Castro
May 22, 2012
My prayers are with Scott and his family. He will be well remembered as a big contributor to the Walsh family.
Sincerely,
Jose Castro
Walsh '90
Rosemary Franklin Kolton
May 22, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Rob & Colette -
Scott was the Development Officer for our College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. He was such an imposing figure and, because of his outgoing personality and sense of humor, he was always welcomed in this office.
Scott will be truly missed by many, many of us who knew him as a true friend. He was a joy to talk with and I always looked forward to the pictures he would send me of "Smokey", one of which still hangs on the wall in our workroom.
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. May God comfort you in your terrible loss.
May 22, 2012
We are so saddened for your loss of Scott. We can understand your pain and know that this tragedy will be felt forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Kathleen Camp
May 22, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of "Scooter" . I will always remember him and his bright smile and hearty laugh. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Rusty Kunze
May 22, 2012
Taylor Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Scott's passing. We were great friends in college and unfortunately lost touch after. He will always be Scooter to me! We had a lot of laughs over the years and I will always remember him with a smile.
With Sympathy,
Amy Marochino Iberis
Christine Curry & Family
May 22, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Rob & Colette,
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your son and brother; and my very good friend - Scott.
He loved you all dearly and was very proud of all of you.
May you find strength in your memories and may God help you during this difficult time.
With love,
Kathy Kline
May 22, 2012
To Scott's Family...my heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. Scott was my friend & I will always remember his sense of humor, our talks, his friendship & smile. May all the wonderful memories you now treasure bring you peace & comfort in the days ahead. He will be missed.
Rob Dumanois
May 22, 2012
Taylor family-
I'm sorry to hear this news. On behalf of my family (mom Julie, sister Amy)- please know we are thinking of you this week. Knowing Scott through high school and college as I did, just hearing his name made me smile.
His love of basketball, quick wit, and total commitment to not play any defense were truly memorable... whether at Walsh or various parks around Akron.
May he rest in peace -
May 22, 2012
Rob,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I never met your brother but it looks like he was
a very well educated, athletic and witty guy. Please send our condolences to your family and friends.
In Deepest Sympathy,
John Weist and Family
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