Scott Harold Ballou

Scott Harold Ballou, age 71 passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Scott was born on August 30, 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Paul H. and Ruth (Cook) Ballou. He was a loving and devoted father to his sons Kyle and Kevin, and forever cherished best friend to his former wife Debbi Templin. Dear brother to Dr. Stanley Ballou (Dolly), Steven Ballou (deceased) and Shawn Ballou, and sister Nancy Ballou (Don Frederick) and a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Scott was a friend to all and especially cherished his lifelong friendships from his youth that spanned until his death.

His family moved to the Cleveland area when he was a child. Scott graduated from Garfield Heights High School where he was Senior Class President, prom king, and a state ranked wrestler. He went on to graduate from Ohio University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Early in his career he worked as an Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor before entering private practice. Scott practiced law for 40 years and retired to South Florida in 2019.

He was very close to his sons; they were the light of his life, and he loved traveling with them. His favorite places were Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Key West, Florida. He traveled through Europe and in 2018 went on an adventure to Thailand, where he finally rode an elephant. During his travels he loved to buy local art and pottery, and he always came home with beautiful and thoughtful gifts for his family. In his retirement, he loved living near the beach, swimming and riding his scooter; enjoying what he referred to as "the endless summer". He will be forever missed and loved.

A Celebration of Life is being planned and will be held in Cleveland at a later date.