Scott Luoma

Scott Luoma, our beloved son, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Born in Midland, Scott has studied in Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Mexico and Spain. His art gallery was located in Douglas. Scott's journey to life as an artist took many twists and turns. Scott explained... "In my youth, art and music were my passions. I drew everything I saw, and I played piano, guitar and trumpet. Years later my higher education began - the study of the Spanish language, literature and culture with travels throughout Mexico and Spain, and then the study of law. During this time, my passion to create visual art grew immensely - I painted every night and weekend and was represented by several galleries throughout Michigan. Finally in 1998, I left the practice of law to devote all of my time and energy to the creation of art. I have had many interests throughout my life, but none equals my passion to create art." Scott's paintings and drawings brought him great acclaim in the art world and several glowing art reviews as well as giving him a solid artistic identity of his own that will stand the test of time. His works were selected for over 50 major exhibitions and have won several awards. Scott also received several commissions to create artwork; including one from the City of Grand Rapids to create a painting used in all advertisement for the City's 1997 Festival of the Arts (over one million people viewed this painting and its reproductions). His artwork is, also, in hundreds of private collections located across the United States. Being with Scott, in his gallery, for family, friends, or people he just met, was a time of laughter, wonderful conversation, and the belief that people's dreams do come true. His love for family, friends, and art was felt by everyone he had in his life. He will be missed.

Scott is survived by his parents, Joan and Vic Luoma of Beaverton; siblings, Eric Luoma, wife Judy, children, Lynn and Keith of Jackson, David Luoma, wife, Michele, child, Anthony of Concord, N.C., Lynn Lloyd, children, Alex and Caleb of Portage, and Davin Luoma of Atlanta, Ga.; cousins, Keith Burnside, wife, Kerry, children, Sedona and Kyle of Fall Creek Wis., and Jo Lynn Palmer, husband, Sean, child, Devin of Portage.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, 11a.m. with viewing Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home and Friday at the church 10 a.m. until time of service.

Those planning and expression of sympathy are asked to consider Special Olympics.

You may contact Joan regarding art matters at P.O. Box 53, Hope, MI 48628.

You may contact Lynn regarding business matters at P.O. Box 2730, Douglas, MI 49406.