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Scott Conway Obituary
Scott Daniel Conway, of Spring Lake, left this earthly world suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, due to a health complication. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on May 2, 1956, to George Gale Conway and Norma Lillian Conway (nee Schmeichel), and grew up in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Scott leaves behind his wife, Krista, of 38 years; and sons Cy, Sean and Cole (Sydney) Conway; as well as his companion Weimaraner, Lucy; and many friends he made over the years.
Scott graduated from Spring Lake High School in 1974 and attended Grand Valley State University. After a decade of wandering the west, he settled in Spring Lake and built a second home in Arcadia, Michigan, eventually retiring from Grand Haven Township as a zoning administrator and building inspector.
Scott was a gregarious, outgoing person with many, many friends who are equally saddened at Scott's passing. Scott loved life and being around people, whether it was finding powder to ski on in the west or with all his friends and family at Crystal Mountain, from a love for old wooden boats and being on the water or on the beach in the spring, summer and fall, to just being somewhere with friends, telling stories. But, best of all, Scott loved surrounding himself with dogs, friends and family – young and old – around the dining room table in Arcadia, Michigan.
A celebration of Scott's life is planned for the early evening of Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Spring Lake Yacht Club for family and all his friends. Details to come. Tributes can be made to: Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl.
Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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Barry Malott
September 17, 2025
Scott and I were neighbors as kids, he was a couple years younger. Over the years, I didn't see him very often, but we always stopped to shoot the bull when we did. Always enjoyed his company. He is gone too soon.
Tom Seekman
July 23, 2025
Very saddened to hear of Scott's passing. He was a very funny guy. I played a season of softball with him on the 1984 Oleco Overloads team. He was our pitcher and did a great job. We were 7-3 in the summer season and got off to a 2-0 start in the fall season when I had to go back to college. I never found out how they finished in that era of no emails or texts. I lost track with Scott and the guys after that. I remember that he brought a light-hearted and positive approach with his play. The Good Lord must have needed him upstairs to take him from us at such a young age. RIP Scott. My condolences to his entire family and all who were his friends. I've attached the team picture of the team. Scott is between Jeff Olds on the right and me on the left in the center of the picture.
Kevin McCarthy
July 21, 2025
I don't think we ever shared a hamburger together, but I'm quite sure we shared a cold one and a story! He always had a minute for you.
Denise Nuismer
July 18, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Kelley Long Thrush
July 16, 2025
Scott was one of the loves of my life. He always had a twinkle in his eye, and a big heart. We shared our teenage years, then distance and time separated us. I have thought of him often.
He will be missed by all.
My sincere condolences,
Kelley Long
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