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Michael Scott Obituary
Michael James Scott
He was born January 14, 1947 in Seattle, WA to James and Patricia Scott. Mike attended Meadowdale High School where he excelled in athletics and became a two time state wrestling champion. Shortly after High School he joined the U.S. Navy, serving in Vietnam as an air traffic controller on the USS Enterprise. He went on to attend Washington State University and, while there, was news director at the local NPR station in Eastern Washington. Upon graduation, he was the recipient of an Edward R. Murrow award.
After college he began his career as a journalist, news director, and nightly news anchor at the Tri-Cities' NBC affiliate, KNDU before moving west in 1979. He then began his 31 year career at the Boeing Company. Mike retired from Boeing in 2010.
Mike loved his family, his church where he was a founding member, and golf which he played and studied voraciously.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Scott; his three children, Brian, Chris, and Alissa Scott; and Janice's children, Matt and Alyssa Pasquini. Mike is also survived by his aunt, Helen Cosgrove; several nieces and nephews; a large extended family; and many friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Jim; and his sister, Sharon.
A memorial service will be held at Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210 132nd Street S.E., Mill Creek, WA 98012, on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Cedar Cross United Methodist Church in memory of Mike.
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Darlene (Scott) Wood
October 15, 2012
Mike was my cousin and my family lost track of him years ago. I am so sorry we did not get to stay in touch. My sister, Diana and I are sorry for your loss.
Linda States
October 12, 2012
Mike has been a dear friend for many years. I will miss his humor and outstanding neck rubs. Thanks for being our friend.
Tracy Michaels
October 12, 2012
You could always count on Uncle Mike for a great WSU/Husky joke. I loved the ones I could reverse into great Husky/WSU jokes the next day! Uncle Mike was always smiling, always had that twinkle in his eye, just like his father. I know they are all together now, that brings me peace.
Barbara Cosgrove
October 12, 2012
Mike is a stellar nephew and cousin. I use the present tense as I know that you are very much with us in Spirit and patiently waiting. I love you Mike. Thank you for always being there for me and mom. Love, Barb & Aunt Helen
Rocky Albertson
October 11, 2012
Mike made work at Boeing fun and meaningful. His professionalism and drive to do the right things the right way were well known. When Mike was leading the effort we could trust the results. Mike shared his faith and lived it out each day.
Thank you for sharing Mike with us. I am all the better for knowing him.
Carolyn Calderon
October 9, 2012
Will really miss Mike's presence in choir and in all the other places he served at Cedar Cross. He kept us all entertained with his funny anecdotes and great advice. Prayers and love to all of his family.
Matt Cruz
October 9, 2012
I got to know Mike at Cedar Cross UMC, giving me advice and words of wisdom while serving with him on different committees there. I truly am blessed to have worked with him and know him. God Bless you, Mike. We'll all miss you, your humor and your wisdom.
Bill Wilbur
October 8, 2012
Mike is remembered by myself, as a co-worker at Boeing, and spending many of those years, working together on the same projects, in Manufacturing Engineering. Mike had a great sense of humor, and brought laughter to those of us who otherwise would have had a pretty boring time of it. Thanks Mike, for the memories.
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