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Patsy Scott Obituary

Dr. Patsy (Pat) L. Scott passed away on April 16, 2014 after a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer. She was born in New Castle, IN on September 7, 1930 to parents, Yuma Duffey and Arthur Scott. She graduated from Indiana University, received a masters degree at Butler University and a doctorate in educational psychology from BYU. She was a teacher, counselor and educational psychologist during her 42 years as an educator. She retired in 1994 from Los Angeles Unified School District and moved to SaddleBrooke, AZ. Pat was an active member of the community who enjoyed clogging, Tai Chi, music, theater, handwriting analysis, computer classes and sports. She won multiple Senior Olympic gold medals. Pat will be missed by all the hearts she touched including her beloved rescue dogs.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 25, 2014.

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Jim Cox

August 5, 2014

Patsy Scott Farewell

Few knew she had a PhD...
she never bragged, content as “me.”
We knew her as the “Dancing Queen”...
loved Mama Mia stage and screen.
She had great love for all the arts,
with her good friends breached their ramparts.
Her search for knowledge and love of sports
drew her to class, athletic courts.
Senior Olympics gold was won...
seems her life quests an endless one.
But she really loved to dance...
learned to clog, to pro advance.
The Hi-Horse Cloggers dancing troupe
asked that she come to join their group.
The friends she made are now arrayed
to give her this earned accolade.

Let's say farewell to Patsy Scott,
but not the good-times she begot.
Although the golden cord has torn,
let not remaining strands be shorn.
By James E. Cox

August 5, 2014

August 5, 2014

Donna Leonard

August 5, 2014

Pat ~

Wow! She was quite a gal ~ so much fun, so many different interests, always ready to explore and try out new things! Her love of animals and all creatures (even BUGS!) knew no bounds.

The Rainbow Bridge has been very crowded with all her previous doggers awaiting her so they could cross the Bridge together!

May God Bless her in His Heavenly Kingdom until we all meet once again!

Missing you everyday, Pat!

Pat Tiefenbach

August 5, 2014

Pat and I shared a love of photography and anything to do with the resulting pictures. We edited photos and worked on projects together. I will miss those good times.

Pat the photographer

Pat T

August 5, 2014

Pat Cox

July 25, 2014

I'll never forget your 80th birthday in Laughlin, your 83rd surprise theater party,and all the other fun times we had. We miss your smiling face and beautiful personality! You were truly our "Dancing Queen."

July 15, 2014

We'll miss your smile "Dog Park Pat." Too bad you weren't able to play more tennis with us. Hope Murphy and Timmy found good homes; they were lucky to have you. -- Vikki Williams and the Unit 32 disorganized tennis bunch (including the other Pats)

Pat and pup celebrating Pickleball in the SaddleBrooke Mardi Gras Parade, 2009

Beth Patterson

May 27, 2014

I loved this gal for so many reasons! Her love of animals and her love of life inspired me. She was with me when we discovered pickleball and was as excited about it as I was. She was instrumental in inspiring me to persist until we were successful in establishing the game in SaddleBrooke. Physical limitations prevented her from playing much, but she was always a huge fan and cheerleader. Same is true with clogging. She loved it, and although she couldn't always participate, she never gave up trying! I'm excited for her now because I know she is in heaven, physically healthy and able to do all the things she loved. Also, she's reunited with her beloved pets. I know she's running and playing with them. Pat, give my departed pups a hug, will you? I look forward to all the fun we'll have together when I get there!

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