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SCOTT ROGER AKERS
Sept. 11, 1946 - Feb. 27, 2015
Scott Akers, 68, was born in Oakland, CA, to Edith "Peggy" and Harry A. Akers. He grew up in Walnut Creek, CA where he attended Walnut Creek UMC.
After he married Suzanne Selberg, she contracted Valley Fever and they moved to Calexico for her health. For over 30 years he taught Social Studies, History and IHH. He also taught ABE and classes at San Diego State University, Calexico.
Scott was involved in California Retired Teachers' Association, Sons on the Golden West, and Gideons. He was very active helping others by volunteering many years for the American Lung Association, the IV Foodbank and in El Centro's United Methodist Church helping the homeless and Camp Cedar Glen, Julian.
He is survived by his son, Steven (Kit) Akers; sister-in-law, Pat Kushlis; niece, Michelle Brockett; cousins, Lois Ann Johnson, Tom (Susan) Bigelow.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne; sister, Robin; daughter, Suzanne Michelle; parents, Peggy and Harry Akers.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, El Centro, on Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m. There will be light refreshments following the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for SCOTT AKERS
Jeremy F Davies
June 5, 2025
Scott was a wonderful person, I have many fond memories of him at CHS in the early 80´s, and also hosting him in England.
FRANK ZUNO
March 20, 2015
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP FROM CHS CLASS OF 88.
Veronica Gonzalez
March 19, 2015
Mr Akers, thank you for all the advice and support. You made chs a better place. To the Akers family, my condolences. May he RIP.
March 18, 2015
Scott May God receive you in his arms and love you forever.....see you up in heaven Bro- in Christ heber-Rosa
Robert Sciaky
March 16, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers to The Akers Family. I remember Mr. Akers kicking me out of the Library too many times for playing football in there.. as he should have! He was a good man.
Cristina Milanes Fernandez
March 16, 2015
Our prayers go out to the Akers family, your father was a great teacher, Thank you for everything you did for CHS students
Andreina Serrano, CHS Class of '78
March 16, 2015
To the Akers family and friends,
I have fond memories of Mr. Akers running the library at Calexico High School. He was always willing to help and assist those in need. RIP.
Piccone Tatiana
March 15, 2015
Mr. Akers, I will always remember your positive spirit. I hope you know how cherished you were by so many of us, your students.
David Middleton
March 15, 2015
It was my pleasure knowing you Scott. You were a good man.
March 15, 2015
Scott, thank you for sowing a lot of kindness and precious knowledge in the hearts of your students and friends. May you reap in heaven all the love you deserve from the greatest friend you made in this world, Jesus Christ. Rest in peace, Scott. We'll be praying for your beloved family.
Jeanette Ochoa
March 15, 2015
Good, honest, kind soul..... Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication..... You made going to school ( CHS class 93) a great experience....rest in peace Mr. Akers
diego biloderback
March 14, 2015
scott a great person who always cared about the students he came in contact with. he and ms D made a great team and provided a excellent resource for students and faculty alike. Scot was a dedicated union leader for many years he spent countless hours working for the betterment of all educators in Calexico.May you rest in peace ,Diego Bilderback-Foley,al
Dennis Hargrove
March 14, 2015
Scott was without any doubt.
A Deference Maker!!
He lived for others, he gave of himself. See you on the other side my brother in Christ.
March 14, 2015
RIP Scott and God bless all those that loved him. Yolanda Duron Garcia
Alan Silva
March 14, 2015
Thank for the encouragement and support to the students at CHS.
Alejandro Perez
March 13, 2015
I really feel sorry for your loss, mr Akers was a very dedicated person, only good memories are to be remembered, he was a teacher when I was a student at Calexico high school class of 1994. God bless his soul
March 13, 2015
Mr. Akers, May you dine with the Lord in Paridise.
-Richard and Michelle Ochoa
Dolores Delgado
March 13, 2015
Mr. Akers you were a great History teacher to me & all the class of 99 @ CHS. You always made History a fun subject and easy to understand. You will be greatly missed. My prayers for him and his family. May he rest in peace.
March 13, 2015
California Retired Teachers of Imperial Valley
wish to offer our condolences to the Scott Akers
family. We recognize his contributions to the education of students.
Robin & Elizabeth Corey
March 13, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Grateful for the time we had with Scott. So blessed to know him. He was a special gift from God as a "dad" to Betsy. He will be remembered with much love.
Martha L. Gomez
March 13, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Akers' passing. Have many, many fond memories of him and Mrs. "D" at CHS library. May he rest and peace. God bless.
Alfonso A. Luquin Jr.
March 13, 2015
To the Akers Family, Scott and I met at the High School in Calexico, He was a friend and a very good man to look up to.
We made a lot of trips together and Scott was always there to help you in any way he could. Scott I will miss you may you now rest in peace. Your friend always Alfonso Luquin
Jose/Christine Wong Ramirez
March 12, 2015
To the Akers' Family.
Our sincere condolences in the passing of a wonderful man, Mr. Akers was part of our upbringing as students at Calexico High School. Mr. Akers will always be remembered. May all the wonderful memories he left behind give you strength to endure this very difficult time. May God bless you. Prayers
George Valencia
March 12, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Rose Berumen-Ramos
March 12, 2015
To Mr. Aker's family my most sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful person, I remember Mr. Akers from our Calexico High School Library, it was a pleasure to speak to him over many different subjects. He was always very enthusiastic, full of energy, and very friendly. Rest in Peace Mr. Akers
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