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72, of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 27, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Juanita Scott.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn D. Scott; daughters, Susan Nyberg (Jim), Sharon Miller (Matt); grandsons, Nate, Josh, and Zeke Nyberg; five brothers and four sisters.
Jim graduated from the Veterinary School of Medicine at Purdue University in 1968 and practiced Veterinary Medicine for 25 years. He then went on to become the Director of Meat and Poultry Inspection for the State of Indiana Board of Animal Health. He was also the Past President of the IVMA (Indiana Veterinary Medical Association) and was an Elder at East 91st Street Christian Church.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 4 - 7 p.m. and again on Tuesday, January 31st from 10 - 11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at East 91st Street Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN. Interment will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora, IN.
Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care
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Memories and Condolences
for James Scott
David Levy
June 30, 2023
Worked for him in the early 80's. Was a very kind Man with a great sense of humor! David Levy
John Purdue
April 3, 2017
Dear Marilyn,
I just read about Jim's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful man. He was a junior in veterinary school when I was a freshman. His mentorship as I adjusted to the rigors of vet school was very helpful to me.
Sincerely,
John Purdue
Ron DeHaven
February 24, 2017
Like those who have left comments here and many, many others, Jim touched my life and left a lifelong impression. Along with Charlie Sink, Jim mentored me as a student extern at their South Holland (IL) Veterinary Hospital in 1974, teaching life skills as well as the technical side of veterinary medicine. I will be forever indebted and grateful to have known Jim, one of the most caring, compassionate people to have walked this earth. We will miss him but we are better for the privilege of knowing him.
Maxine (Rodgers) Chentnik
February 10, 2017
Marilyn, I was so shocked to hear of Jim's passing. He seemed so healthy at our last class of 62 reunion and I was so looking forward to seeing both of you again this year. We shared a lot of good memories through school days and our families farming together. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Paul Blowers
February 10, 2017
Marilyn, I am so glad that I got to see Jim and visit, if only briefly, a while back at East 91st St. when he was still in the early stages of his treatment. Little did I know this would be a good-bye. Jim was simply a marvelous Christian man and leader whose love and grace and compassion for others (and for "all creatures great and small") was in such clear evidence. You both have meant so much over the years to our family. Jim was a long-term "anchor" for the church and always a cherished elder during Dad's ministry. May the Holy Spirit hover all around you and the girls in these next days and months as you both mourn Jim's loss and celebrate his great life. We thank God for the gift of Jim Scott. I'm so sorry that we had to miss seeing you at his memorial service. You are in our continuing prayers ahead.
John Rothring
February 2, 2017
I remember Jim well from our time on the third floor of the Dover Co-op House. Jim was in the south room, while I was in the north. Wonderful person and without a doubt, the most studious individual I encountered at Purdue. Looking back at the 60's, I can recall my desire to become a Vet. but as I told at least one individual, in recounting my time at Purdue, pre-vet was too tough for me and I could see the handwriting on the wall so I switched over to Krannert. I did eventually become a Vet [an Army Vet].
My sincere condolences to the family.
January 31, 2017
Jim was an inspiration to many of us at Dover. He led by example, and what a great example it was. Many of us owe him for kindness and understand that he extended to us while at Dover. We will be forever grateful.
Scott Knecht Huntington, IN
In Honor Of The Scott Familly's Christian Church Participation and Upbringing: Close-Up Of The Rose Window ofthe Christian Church of Delphi.
Mark Alan Smith
January 31, 2017
Lee Lurton
January 31, 2017
Marilyn and the girls, so sorry to learn of Jim's death just this evening (Jan 31). Lot's of good memories, but still a loss to those of us left behind. Praying for comfort for the Scott family.
Blessing to you all.
jeri biedenkopf
January 31, 2017
What a wonderful gentleman, vet, and part-time pediatrician. When my daughter was born eight weeks early and had to be weighed daily, Dr. Scott took on the task until she was 2 months old. How much more loving could you be than that. I am the lucky one who got to know him and his family. He was an awesome vet who got us through every crisis. We love you guys and are so sorry for your loss. Know that you're in our prayers and thoughts. The Biedenkopf family.
January 31, 2017
Sorry to hear the sad news. He was a true gentleman. While at Dover, we use to stop in Delphi and let him off or pick him up to go back to Purdue.
I'm in Florida for the Winter. If I was in Indiana, I would be there for the viewing or the funeral.
Duane Davis
Leon Gaiser
January 31, 2017
What a great friend to all of us undergrads in Dover House. He came by frequently even though he no longer lived there.
L.G. IED, 1969
Dover Reunion--2010
Bill Miller
January 31, 2017
Jim was a good friend from Dover Co-op House and Purdue.
I remember the day Jim received his notice that he had been accepted in to Purdue's Vet School.
Classy guy that will be missed by all.
Bill Miller
Dover: 1961-1965
Beth Baker-Patrick
January 30, 2017
Thanks for taking a chance on a young kid from Knightstown. Dr. Scott gave me my first job in veterinary medicine. Now I have been a Veterinarian for 15 years in the Fort Wayne area and it all started with him giving me a job in kennels. I am so glad I was able to see you last year to thank you! Now you are being held by your Heavenly Father! Prayers to Marilyn and family!
Kent Chancellor
January 30, 2017
Always enjoyed my conversations with Jim, truly a great person. He took great care of our dog Charlie, tell Charlie we said hello Uncle Jim.
God Bless
Kent Chancellor and family
Sherry Webber Morgan
January 29, 2017
We will so miss you Dr Scott. So many memories. He took amazing care of my families pets. He was Always one of Grandmommy's favorite elders that brought her communion when she was still here. I so enjoyed our visits then too. He will surely be missed by so many but I know he's rejoicing with his family and friends that preceded him and is especially loving being with his Lord. Well done faithful servant - well done.
Fred Draper
January 29, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jim passing
Fred Draper
January 29, 2017
So sorry to hear about Jim, passing.
January 29, 2017
Marilyn, sorry I can't come to viewing I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Cowen
Belinda Pearson
January 29, 2017
We have lost a wonderful person. Thought so much of him. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Belinda
jonathan agudo
January 29, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. It is heartbreaking for someone to leave us in death. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares.
~ 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Art Tomey (retired inspector)
January 28, 2017
Dr. Scott was a fine gentleman and a good boss. Sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.
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