Robert Scoville

I miss you Bob
- zig

I have such happy memories of Bob and his free spirit and humor. I was so shocked and saddened to hear that he passed away. I remember riding free fall at Knotts Berry Farm with him. I screamed the whole way down and he laughed the whole way down. It seems that's how he lived his life...enjoying the adventure and laughing his way through it. There are two of his sayings that I will never forget. The first was "If you love something, give it away". That shows his generous heart. The other was "Pain is just God's way of letting you know you're still alive". That shows his bravery. He was like a cat with 9 lives, and it appears he's used them all up now. Bob, I hope you rest in peace. You left your mark on me and I miss you. Condolences to the family.

Bob lived life fearlessly. He treated people equally. He was caring and yet outspoken. He certainly marched to a different tune. Many lives were changed by him.

Happy Birthday Bob, you will always be part of who I am.

I think your life is like most of ours is some respects, and like none of ours in others. I miss you, your boldness, your humor and your energy. I looked up to you my entire life, and I genuinely hope to live my life like you lived yours. I can't say you were perfect in every way, but none of us are. I'm definitely not. What I know is that you were my dad and that I love you so much.

You taught me so much. The life we have on Earth is peculiar. You are a man of stories. You've experienced so much. I appreciate all I've learned from you.

Bob we had a lot of great times together I loved you I truly went on some of the best date ever with you you taught me a lot about learning and growing and dreaming thank you for that love always Lori

wow I just found out that you had passed on I did truly love you had some great times with you I'm happy that you are at peace in heaven with the ones who have passed on before you love you Lori Sawyer

Robert was a great neighbor. I got to know Bob and Josh while they lived next door. Bob was very personable, friendly, kind,and helpful. He was a free spirit who was very intelligent about life. We'd have great talks. I was shocked to hear he had passed away. I lost touch with Bob after he moved. My condolences to his family. Such a loss.

Where do I start? It seems like I have known Bob my whole life. I met him when I was 19 or 20. He was married to my husband Keith's sister Gloria. We lived next to door. I have very fond memories of those early years when the four of us were inseparable. Fishing, hiking, camping, or just hanging together and listening to great music. My daughter Jennifer loved Uncle Bob. I remember her going next door to borrow a cup of Trix...she was only two! Bob would always accommodate!
Keith and I moved to California and rarely saw Bob after that. This past year we were able to reconnect at a few family gatherings and he was still the same old Bob....Always with a smile on his face! I am happy to have had you in my life, Bob. You have left a footprint on the earth through my favorite nephew, Joshua, and his beautiful little girl Persephone!

Bob and I were very close for many years...married to my sister and my neighbor, we spent a lot of time together. Bob took me skiing for my first time to Alta and after about 10 minutes on the rope tow he took me to the top of Albion Basin and pointed me downhill. I had never been on skis and Bob forgot to teach me one of the most basic skills...how to stop. I was going extremely fast straight down the run and noticed a big drop off ahead so decided best to just fall. After tumbling forever and thinking that I was going to get hurt very badly I finally stopped and all was fine...no broken bones! I stood up and both of my skis were still in the bindings but I only had half a ski, both tips from the boot forward were gone. Bob skied down and rented me another pair of skis and we skied the rest of the day like nothing had happened.

Bob had never been fishing so I took him out for his first time. He was hooked. We both got off work early and several days a week for many years we would fish the Weber and Provo rivers and always had a great time. Bob was also a card player and we spent many Friday and Saturday nights playing Poker with friends and always had a great time and Bob was always good for a few bucks!

Bob and I had a lot in common, we were both entrepreneurs and both moved to Southern California where I also hooked up with Bob a few times, had a drink or three and reminisced about old times together in Salt Lake City. We both eventually moved back to Salt Lake and I saw Bob again many times at family events and again always a great time conversing about old times and all the wild adventures we had together.

I saw Bob about a year ago Bob and he looked great and I was quite surprised that he left us so suddenly. I will miss you Bob and will always remember that little grin that you constantly had..always happy and a always a great attitude!

Keith Guevara

I am sorry for your loss and to the world now deprived of this most intrepid spirit. His unique thinking, gentle humor and kindness will live on.

I have only known Bob a couple of years, but he has become very special to me. His warm smile and great attitude made a difference to me and I will never forget him.. I am so sorry for your loss.

It was June of 1968 when I first met Bob. We were both new hires for Western Airlines boarding a flight to Los Angeles for our training and testing. We probably spent 5 or 6 years as "ramp rats" loading planes for Western. With our flight privileges we enjoyed trips with our wives to various locations; the most memorable being a trip to each of the Hawaiian islands. We later chose different paths and while I chose to hit the books, Bob was not one to be tied down to the tedium of pursuing a college education. He had within himself the need to be free from the conventional and to soar to destinations that required incredible creativity and self determination. As so appropriately stated in his obituary, he was truly an "iconoclastic entrepreneur." Although it has been decades since those days of being "ramp rats" there are memories that are not forgotten. I remember listening with Bob to the Beatles then newly released album "Abbey Road." It is album that doesn't follow the traditional format of twelve separate songs. The album is linked by themes and the songs blend from one to another. Obviously, this album struck a chord with Bob. The song "Because" from that album captures what I remember of him - the love and appreciation of nature and its beauty. I extend my condolences to the Scoville family.

John Hiskey