Scott B. Whitcomb

Scott Bruce Whitcomb, 60, of Buena Vista, Colorado. It is with great sadness that the family of Scott Bruce Whitcomb announces his passing after a hard-fought illness, on Friday September 16, 2022. Born and raised in Rocky Hill, CT. He graduated from Rocky Hill High School, Class of 1980 where he made lifelong friends with many special people. He then went on to graduate from Samuel I. Ward Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford. Scott spent much of his career traveling the world extensively and working in electronic engineering and satellite communications. He found true happiness when he opened his own business in Colorado, Wilderness Country Taxidermy & Archery. He truly embraced being part of the community of Buena Vista Colorado. He was an avid hunter and sportsman. He prided himself by always being respectful of animals, nature and the environment. His love of the great outdoors and enjoying nature's beauty is what sustained him along with his faith in God. Scott leaves behind his father, Bruce A. Whitcomb and his wife Nancy of South Windsor, CT, his two sisters Tracy (Whitcomb) Baker and her husband Bob of Hebron, CT, Jennifer C. Whitcomb and her wife Carrie Kleinschmidt of Andover, CT, his nephew Kyle Baker, his wife Devan, and great niece Addison, of Manchester, NH and his niece Aubrey Soltesz and her husband Luke of Southington, CT. He also leaves his companion of many years, Karen L. Ball and her children Kaelin and Derek Ball, all of whom he very much loved, of Aurora, CO. Scott was pre-deceased by his mother, Judith Hutchins Whitcomb. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother and friend. A grave-side memorial service in honor and remembrance of Scott will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Section 14, 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114. All who wish to attend and share memories of Scott are welcome. Should you wish to honor Scott, memorial contributions may be made to The Sturge-Weber Foundation, 6105 South Main Street, Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80016. https://sturge-weber.org/participate/donate-today.html