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Melvin H. Scott
1941 - 2006
Melvin H. Scott
1941 - 2006
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BORN
1941
DIED
2006
Melvin Scott Obituary
Mel was born December 14, 1941, in Avoca, Iowa, to Howard and Orlene (Hamdorf) Scott. He was united in marriage on June 1, 1963, to Carolyn "Cary" Holst in Avoca, Iowa. Mel retired in 1999 as a manager with Deere and Company Health Care, Moline, Illinois, after 36 years with Deere and Company. Mel enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, friends and most of all his family.
Survivors include his wife, Cary; sons, Jeff, and his wife, Shiela, of Aurora, Illinois, Shaun and his wife, Kerrie, of Charleston, South Carolina, Tracy, and his wife, Brenda, of Coralville, Iowa, and Michael, of Bettendorf; grandchildren, Sydney (4 1/2), Austin (3), Ben (3 1/2), Taylor (1 1/2), and Ella (8 months); mother, Orlene Hamdorf Scott, of Harlan, Iowa; and brother, Robert Scott, of Avoca, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his father, Howard Scott, and a sister, Carol Piittmann.
Online condolences may be expressed to Mel's family by visiting his obituary at www.weertsfh.com.
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Chandra Snyder
February 26, 2006
Dear Shaun and family:
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Always cherish your happy and loving memories of your father and hold them close to your soul.
Sincerely,
Chandra Snyder ( Bettendorf, 87)
ALYSON LUGASSI
February 23, 2006
SHAUN,
DARREN E-MAILED ME FROM ISRAEL TO TELL ME THE NEWS. I AM SO SORRY. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MORE THAN EVER AT THIS TIME, AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART AND MY LIFE. SOMETHING DARREN HAS ALWAYS KNOWN. AND BECAUSE OF YOU, THIS HAS ALWAYS INCLUDED YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. TO YOU, YOUR MOTHER, YOUR SIBLINGS AND ALL THE CHILDREN, AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL AT THIS TIME, TO YOUR FATHER;
"MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU "KOL YA-MAY HA-YAH" ALL THE LENGHTHS OF HIS DAYS.
AMEN.
ALYSON LUGASSI AND FAMILY
(DARREN PITZELE'S SISTER)
Denny and Peggy Jones
February 22, 2006
Cary and family-- You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We always enjoyed seeing you at Mike's games, etc. Mel was always so happy and so very proud of his family as well he should be. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Donna D'Ambrose
February 22, 2006
Tracy & Brenda: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all the warm memories of your father and the support of your friends and family help sustain you through this time of sorrow.
Donna D'Ambrose
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Mike Beaderstadt
February 22, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Mel for many years at John Deere Health. He was always pleasant, professional and knowlegeable. But most of all, he was fun to work with. He's been missed since his retirement. I was saddened to learn of his death. He was one of the 'good guys'!
Bud & Karen (Stude) Potts
February 21, 2006
Dear Cary, you and your family have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mel.
It was so good to see you both last year at the Class Reunion. We had so much fun. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Jo Gritton
February 21, 2006
Tracy: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nothing in life is as hard as losing someone you love. Friends can help with the grieving and healing process, remember you have an abundance of friends and wonderful memories to get you through this difficult time. God bless you and your family. Jo Gritton
Jim and Joan Winship
February 21, 2006
Dear Cary and Family:
Our thoughts, hearts, and prayers are with you at this incredibly sad time. Yet, we know, that "Scotty" would be wanting us all to celebrate his life, not mourn his passing. Our memories will always be of Mel's bright smile and warm laughter and of his genuine interest in the people and the world around him . . . and, of course, of his love for his family.
With all our love . . . The Winships
Darrell Slabaugh
February 21, 2006
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Scott Family during this period of loss. Mel was a genuine gentle and sincere person and those who met him benefited from the memories.
Dick Moore
February 21, 2006
Dear Cary:
Although I don't think you and I ever met, I'm one of those friends of Mel who worked with him through many years at John Deere. And, since retiring,we also met for breakfast on many tuesday mornings with local Deere friends to commiserate and lie to one another. In all my associations with Mel, I found him to be a true professional, a helpmate through many Company Personnel health related issues, and a friend that I both liked and admired.
Since I'm presently in Florida, I'll be unable to attend Mel's visitation or funeral. Know, however, that you and your family have my sympathy and warmest regards during your time of sorrow. We, who shared a kinship with Mel, will miss him and remember him always.
Dick Moore
Jan Allen
February 21, 2006
Brian and I send the Scotts our love and concern at this sad time. We didn't know Mel very well but we know he must have been a tremendous father to raise a wonderful man like Tracy.
Your memories will keep Mel with you forever.
Ron Sovey
February 21, 2006
Cary,
I am so sorry to read of Mel's passing. Will remember all of the Negotiations we took part in and the fishing trips to Canada.
My deepest condolences,
Ron
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