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Vandeventer Edward Scott

1941 - 2020

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1941

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2020

Vandeventer Scott Obituary

Vandeventer Edward Scott

El Paso - Vandeventer (Van) Edward Scott, 79, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. Van was born 2-26-41 in Sweet Springs Missouri. As a child, Van spent 5 years in occupied Japan with his family. The family moved to Marshall Missouri after returning from Japan and Van graduated High school there in 1958. Van then attended Missouri Valley College and graduated in 1963 with a BS in Sociology. Van was a very proud member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Van applied for Officer Candidate School after graduating from college and was accepted. Once he completed OCS, he held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and went on to study the Hawk missile at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. After graduating from US Army Air Defense school at Fort Bliss, Van was transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia where he graduated from jump school and earned his parachute patch. Then, he went on to Germany where he ran a motor pool with 150 men. After 3 years of service, Van chose to go back into civilian life. He was honorably discharged from the US ARMY in 1967 and soon, there after married Christine Mancini on June 22, 1968.

Van called about a newspaper help wanted ad that read, "Junior Military Officers with College Degree." He reached an employment agency and then interviewed with Johnson and Johnson, Permacel Tapes Division. He was offered a sales position and accepted it. Later, he became Electrical Sales Manager and he was named Professional Sales Representative of the Year in 1979. After 15 years with Permacel, Van accepted the position of Vice President with Cortape, Incorporated in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 5 years later, he realized that manufacturing was moving out of the Midwest, while manufacturing in Mexico had been growing exponentially.

Van moved his family to El Paso in 1987 and founded Textape, Incorporated the following year. His vision to provide tape and allied materials to Mexican manufacturing companies would prove to be a very sound investment. His company grew quickly in El Paso and a second facility was opened in McAllen, Texas in 2003. There was also major interest from Mexico for Van to open operations in Mexico. He knew that having businesses in Mexico would open up new opportunities. There are now seven locations, known as Mextape, servicing Mexican manufacturing companies in Tijuana, Mexicali, Juarez, Chihuahua, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi and Silao. Between Mextape and Textape, there are 110 employees.

Van is survived by his wife and children: Christine Scott-Hudson (Smiley Hudson) of Santa Barbara, CA; Douglas Scott (Shannon Scott) of El Paso; and Amy Scott of Arlington, Texas. Mr. Scott also has two grandchildren: Ryan and Rylie Scott.

Van was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Blanche Pulliam Scott and his father, Edward Roland Scott and his sister, Vera Harriet Scott.

Van's fried chicken was incredible! He loved to play pool and he loved boating at Elephant Butte Lake with family and friends. He really enjoyed visiting and vacationing on islands, watching news and documentaries, cooking and caring for his horses. Van was a gifted storyteller and his stories will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Van on Saturday, August 8th from 3-6pm at his home in East El Paso. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to PBS pbselpaso.org/van-e-scott-memorial . Van loved watching PBS for their informative and unbiased programming.






Vandeventer (Van) Edward Scott, de 79 años, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el jueves 30 de julio del 2020 en El Paso, Texas. Van nació el 26 de febrero de 1941 en Sweet Springs, Misuri. Cuando era niño, Van pasó cinco años en la ocupación de Japón con su familia. La familia se mudó a Marshall, Musuri después de regresar de Japón y Van se graduó de la escuela secundaria allí en 1958. Van luego asistió a Missouri Valley College y se graduó en 1963 con una licenciatura en Sociología. Era un miembro muy orgulloso de Sigma Nu Fraternity. Se postuló para la Escuela de Candidatos a Oficiales después de graduarse de la universidad y fue aceptado. Una vez que completó esta escuela, ocupó el rango de segundo teniente y prosiguió a estudiar el misil Hawk en Fort Bliss en El Paso, TX. Después de graduarse de la escuela de Defensa Aérea del Ejército de Estados Unidos en Fort Bliss, Van fue transferido a Fort Benning, Georgia, donde se graduó de la escuela de salto y ganó su parche de paracaídas. Luego, partió a Alemania, donde dirigió un parque de automóviles con 150 hombres. Después de tres años de servicio, Van decidió volver a la vida civil. Fue dado de baja honorablemente del Ejército en 1967 y pronto, después de casarse con Christine Mancini el 22 de junio de 1968, Van llamó a un anuncio clasificado en el periódico que decía: "Oficiales Militares con título universitario". Llegó a una agencia de empleo y luego se entrevistó con Johnson and Johnson, en la División de Cintas de Permacel. Le ofrecieron un puesto de ventas y lo aceptó. Más tarde, se convirtió en Gerente de Ventas Eléctricas y fue nombrado Representante de Ventas Profesionales del Año en 1979. Después de 15 años en Permacel, Van aceptó el puesto de Vicepresidente en Cortape, Incorporated en Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Cinco años después, se dio cuenta de que la manufactura se estaba mudando del Medio Oeste del país, mientras que la manufactura en México había crecido exponencialmente. Van se mudó con su familia a El Paso en 1987 y fundó Textape, Incorporated al año siguiente. Su visión de proporcionar cinta y materiales afines a las empresas manufactureras mexicanas resultaría ser una inversión muy sólida. Su compañía creció rápidamente en El Paso y se abrió una segunda instalación en McAllen, Texas en el 2003. También hubo un gran interés de México en que Van abriera operaciones en México. Sabía que tener negocios en México abriría nuevas oportunidades. Ahora hay siete ubicaciones conocidas como Mextape, que prestan servicios a empresas manufactureras mexicanas en Tijuana, Mexicali, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí y Silao. Entre Mextape y Textape, hay 110 empleados. A Van le sobrevive su esposa e hijos: Christine Scott-Hudson (Smiley Hudson) de Santa Barbara, CA; Douglas Scott (Shannon Scott) de El Paso; y Amy Scott de Arlington, Texas. También le quedan sus dos nietos, Ryan y Rylie Scott. Van fue precedido en muerte por su madre, Virginia Blanche Pulliam Scott y su padre, Edward Roland Scott y su hermana, Vera Harriet Scott. ¡El pollo frito de Van fue increíble! Le encantaba jugar al billar y le encantaba pasear en bote en Elephant Butte Lake con familiares y amigos. Realmente disfrutó de visitar y vacacionar en las islas, ver noticias y documentales, cocinar y cuidar de sus caballos. Van era un narrador talentoso y sus historias vivirán en los corazones de todos quienes lo conocieron. Se llevará a cabo una ""Celebración de su vida"" el sábado 8 de agosto de 3:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. en su casa en el este de El Paso. En lugar de flores, por favor realice una donación a PBS pbselpaso.org/van-e-scott-memorial. A Van le encantaba ver PBS por su programación informativa e imparcial.

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2020.

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Mike Casey

August 10, 2020

Mr. Scott,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow Servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Chrissy Scott Hudson

August 9, 2020

I love you, Dad.

Gil Romo

August 9, 2020

There are not many individuals who I esteem and hold in the highest regard. Van Scott was one of those individuals. Highly intelligent, respected, and admired.. Van was a straight shooter with a grasp of the facts, a source like no other. He had a great sense of humor, especially if it was at your own expense. He cared deeply about his family, his business, and all of the employees who had the pleasure of working for him. He will be deeply missed. My sincerest condolences go out to Van’s family, friends, and everyone associated with Textape. RIP.

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