Name: Viewing for Jerry Sears Stott
Start: 2015-11-06T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-11-06T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

1942 ~ 2015
Jerry Sears Stott, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 2, 2015, after a long battle with IPF.
He was born June 11, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Don Lance Stott and Viola Sears Stott. He graduated from Highland High School in 1960, served a mission in 1961 in the Gulf States, graduated from Westminster College in 1977, and graduated with his Master's degree from BYU in 1981. He started running track when he was 17 and continued to run until he actually qualified and finished third in the mile at the Olympic trials in Mexico City. He loved all sports and chose to become a teacher and coach as his profession.
He married Suzanne Packer, November 24, 1970 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with 3 children and 4 unbelievably, fantastic grandchildren. All were top priorities in his life and he loved being 'Grandpa Jerry' to many. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and served faithfully in the LDS church. His favorite callings were that of Bishop and Gospel Doctrine Teacher. He and Suzanne served a mission in Kirtland, Ohio, loving their time together there.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Suzanne; children Cindee Stott, Ryan (Tawny) Stott and Kimberly (Daniel) Shirey; grandchildren Ashlyn, Austin, Jacob and Mason Stott; sisters Donelle Dickey and Beth (Jeff) White and many in laws, nieces and nephews who love him.
A viewing will be held Thursday November 5, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 Highland Drive. Funeral services will be held Friday November 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Big Cottonwood Stake House 1750 East Spring Lane with a viewing from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Special thanks to Dr. Lara Hardman and Jennifer of CNS who lovingly took care of him for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

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Published by Deseret News from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Stott

Sponsored by Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary.

29 Entries

Kimberly Stott-Shirey

February 16, 2018

Dad- I have been watching the Winter Olympics and they always remind me of you and when you ran the torch. It still doesn't seem real that you are gone. You are missed so very much. We love you!

Kevin Arrington

July 10, 2016

Just watching the Olympic Trials and my thoughts wandered to Coach Stott. Coach Stott got me interested in running when I was in middle school. I ran through high school and attended college on a cross country scholarship. What a great man, mentor and coach.

November 10, 2015

It was my privilege to serve as a counselor to Bishop Stott. He loved to study the Gospel and was an outstanding teacher of the doctrine and the scriptures. We send our love and prayers to Suzanne and their family.

Rob & Gloria Lloyd

Justin Jones

November 6, 2015

He was an amazing man. Had the privilege of having him as my gym teacher for three years as well as health teacher. Helped us young men relize the importance to having self confidence while competing in sports. He always had an open door for a troubled or confused kid, willing to help them find the right path.

Drew Tovey

November 6, 2015

Coach Stott is and will always be one of my favorite and best influences in my life. It's been a long time since I've seen him but the lessons I learned from him are invaluable and I think of him often. Very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Coach... Drew Tovey

Ric Petersen

November 5, 2015

As I was reading the obituary of a high school friend, I saw a familiar smile on the pages below. The smile of Coach Stott has never left my mind even though I have not seen him since I left Union Jr. High back in 1981. Coach had a very big influence on me as he was there for me when I was diagnosed with Diabetes at the age of 12 and then just a year later he was there for me again when my parents divorced. He was more than just a teacher, he was a friend and a man with a huge heart. I am forever grateful for him. He was an example that I will never forget. I know your family knows these things about him but thank you for sharing him with so many other people whose lives were blessed because of him! Ric Petersen

Natalie J

November 5, 2015

I remember he was always everyone's favorite teacher and I always loved going to his class! Great man!

Cara Short

November 5, 2015

Coach Stott taught me at Union. He was an amazing teacher who taught us about Character and what kind of people we should be. He was the bright spot in my day back then. He will be missed by all who knew him. - Cara (Christensen) Short

November 5, 2015

Jerry was a patient at Precision Health Services and brought a smile to everyone when he came in. He had determination and a will about him!

Rex Thornton

November 5, 2015

Suzanne
Mary and I will be out of town for Jerry's funeral. We mourn your loss. However, we celebrate a life well lived. We honor a life lived with integrity, love, righteousness, knowledge, fun, laughter and enthusiasm. We treasure our friendship with your family. We are better people for knowing Jerry Stott.
Love,
Rex & Mary Thornton

Karen Turner

November 5, 2015

We love the Stotts and are sending good thoughts and prayers your way!!

Karissa Walker

November 5, 2015

What a wonderful teacher! He will be missed! I live close to Kirtland, OH now and will think of him when I go by!

Megan Miller-Cox

November 5, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Coach Stott was my teacher in middle school and I loved having him for prep class and history. He had a huge impact on my life on how to be a compassionate teacher. I still carry many memories of him and know that he has made positive impacts on many of my other fellow classmates. -Megan Miller-Cox

Kaylyn Sharp

November 5, 2015

My heart goes to the Stott family at this time. Coach was my hands down favorite teacher as I'm sure MANY of my peers at union would agree! He never counted out us misfits and he always made me laugh! I remember one time a group of us wanted to put together a cake for a friends birthday and he let us do our class work in the closet and work on our cake! He had such a big heart and made learning history fun. Rest in peace coach.

GILBERT FORTUNE

November 4, 2015

to the stott family our hevenly father has work for him to do up in heaven with our heavenly father by his side to the children be strong for your mother family are for ever GILBERT S FORTUNE BIG COTTONWOOD 2ND WARD

Katelyn Bloomdale

November 4, 2015

I loved you as my teacher!!! You were the best and always made life fun!! Thank you for that!!

Lindsay Young

November 4, 2015

I only had a chance to meet Jerry once, but he was clearly an amazing father as evidenced by my dear friend Cindee who is an AMAZING woman. I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad he's finally resting peacefully in no other place he'd rather be. My condolences.

Jasmyne Chandonia

November 4, 2015

Coach Stott was an outstanding teacher. He was the main reason I didn't mind history. Prayers with your family in this time of greivng. He was an amazing man who brought a smile to many faces.

Mike & Becky Busath

November 4, 2015

Dearest Sweet Suzanne, How sorry we are to learn of Jerry's passing. We count ourselves so very fortunate to have known him. Please know our love and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We love you! Mike

November 4, 2015

Sending my love to all of the Stott family. He was a great example and I loved his Gospel Doctrine lessons. May you find peace and love through the coming days. Love, Ru An Wynn

Howard McCosh

November 4, 2015

Condolences for your separation from a good man! If you want to know more about where he is and doing now, read "The Message" by Lance Richardson who died about five times and was sent back to life. It's a vey good book indeed!

Brad Greaves

November 4, 2015

Coach Stott was incredibly influential. I'll never forget the day he booted me from the ninth grade basketball team telling me not to return until my grades were back in check. A few days later I returned, but the lesson learned that day has stuck with me forever. Thoughts and prayers to the Stott family.

Camille Brower

November 4, 2015

I sure remember my dads cousin Jerry Stott. What a wonderful and fun loving man. He was always so kind to all us younger cousins and played with us at family reunions. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne and all your family. So grateful for our knowledge that families truly are forever!
Much love, Bryan and Camille (Condie) Brower

Brent McMaster

November 4, 2015

Sending love to the Stott Family at this tender time. I was a friend of Jerry's in the Edgehill Ward Scout Troop and Guide Patrol. Although we have not had contact for 60+ years, this association has blessed my life. Thanks to a great man who had a strong character and was an outstanding example even as a young man.

November 4, 2015

Jerry Stott was a great teacher of the scriptures and the restoration of the Gospel. His strong and enduring testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ gave strength to others and lifted souls.
I've no doubt he is helping others and teaching the words of Christ to those in paradise.
But he will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Thank heaven, families are forever.
Coral Titus, Cottonwood 16th Ward

Eileen

November 3, 2015

I am so honored to have known this great man. His love for life, the people around him and the gospel of Jesus Christ were things he shared with so many. He taught so many, so much. Thank you!

Suzanne, Cindee, Ryan and Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all so loved. Thinking of you always.

Danyelle Grund

November 3, 2015

Sister Stott, I <3 you so much and I am sorry to hear about the passing of Jerry! You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Issac and I love you so much! I am blessed to have gotten to know you guys both while here in Kirtland and I love you both dearly! I will miss Elder Stott so much!

November 3, 2015

Sending my love and hugs to you all!!!! Thankful to know you!!!

Love, Sue McCraley

Lee & Josi Kilpack

November 3, 2015

We will always remember Jerry as a kind and compassionate man, and a powerful spiritual leader during the time he served as our bishop. He supported us through one of the hardest points in our life with so much love and set a standard we have spoken of many times in the almost 20 years since then. He gave much. God bless.

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