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Scott Richardson Obituary

Name: Service for Scott James Richardson
Start: 2017-04-25T17:30:00.000Z
Location: t Paradise Valley United Methodist Church

Richardson, Scott James
Scott James Richardson, 68, of Phoenix, passed away in the early hours of April 14, 2017. A devoted husband, father, son and grandfather, Scott was an attorney who loved the law, his family, good food and wine, and traveling with his wife of nearly 45 years. Born in Chicago, educated at DePaul University, and a life-long fan of the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Scott was considered one of Arizona's foremost attorneys in insurance, administrative and regulatory law, where he worked extensively with pest control, landscape contracting and other such agencies in the state. "Wine represents to me sharing and good times and a celebration of life. It is always around happy occasions with family and friends and centered around joy." Those words, from actor Dan Aykroyd, fittingly describe Scott and how he lived. Scott his survived by his wife, Holly; his mother Jeanette; two daughters, Ginger and Kristy; two sons-in-law, James and Martin; and five grandchildren, Peyton, Scott, Charlotte, Brendan and Cameron. Services to celebrate Scott's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, 85253. In lieu of flowers, donations in Scott's memory may be made to The Bush Center's Military Service Program Warrior 100. https://forms.bushcenter.org/richardson

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 23, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Scott Richardson

9 Entries

Serena Torkelson

May 18, 2017

Holly, Jeanette, Ginger, Kristy and family:

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. The first thing Scott told me when I came to work for him was that no matter what he was doing, if any of you needed him, I should interrupt him immediately because you all came first. (By the way, I said I worked "for" him, but whenever I said that, he corrected me and said, "You work WITH me not FOR me!" That was Scott.) Scott cherished every one of you.

Scott was the only true gourmet I ever knew, although he still loved a good Chicago-style hot dog! He was also generous, kind hearted, and smart too. He was also a humble man and told me several times that he couldn't believe that "this little Chicago boy is a lawyer." He told me that every time he told someone he was a lawyer, it still didn't sound right, because even after all those years of practicing, he still found it dreamlike to say it.

I thank God that He gave me an opportunity on this a-lot-of-times-crazy earth to work for (WITH!) such a nice man. Everyone should have an opportunity to work for (WITH!) someone like him in their life time. When I moved out of state I told him how wonderful it was to work for (WITH!) him for those years. He crouched down to my height, patted me on the back, and said, "We didn't just work together, we're friends!" Once again, that was Scott -- always thinking of how others felt first, before trying to make himself the "boss."

With sincerest condolences to Scott's beautiful family that he loved and was so very proud of...more than anything on this earth,
Serena

April 26, 2017

We fondly remember fun times shared at the Diamondback games. It was our only connection, but enough to know Scott as a wonderful man. We were so sad to hear of his passing and our sincere condolences to Holly and his family.

Tina and Dan Mielke

Sara and Frank Feldman

April 24, 2017

So sorry we will never get to meet this wonderful man in person. God bless you and the girls at this time and always

Julie Rial

April 24, 2017

My heart is filled with sadness. My memories of Scott are so wonderful - a wonderful family man, who always put his family first; a great boss, who knew how to delegate and appreciate; someone who loved life, and wine, and travel and shared many stories that entertained all. He had a sense of what was right, and a community spirit that was infectious. He inspired others to do more. His work ethic was bar none. He loved his clients and worked hard for them, always doing what was right. Scott did everything with passion and kindness. Jeanette, Holly, Ginger and Kristen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Scott was a wonderful man. He will be truly missed.

Sandy Wyckoff

April 23, 2017

Although it's been almost 45 years since I last saw Scott, memories from our time at DePaul University are still with me: Scott was a friend who had a zest for life that was contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with Holly, Ginger, Kristen, and his Mother during this difficult time.

Dar Saucedo

April 23, 2017

May your memories bring you joy in this time of sadness. May God bless you and your family.

Marty Herder

April 23, 2017

A skilled litigator, a wickedly sharp wit, and a wonderful storyteller. I'll miss you old friend. Thank you for 30+ years of laughs and memories.

Heartfelt sorrow and condolences to your loving family and many, many friends.
Peace be with you.

Ginger Rough

April 23, 2017

Love you always Dad.

Pat White

April 23, 2017

Holly, Ginger, Kristen,You are still in my thoughts and prayers every day. It's like a punch in the stomach - seeing Scott's picture on Facebook today. God bless you - and Jeanette!. Always thought we'd cross paths again someday Holly.Many happy memories of times so long ago...

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