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Scott Alexander Welles
1953 - 2014
Scott Alexander Welles
1953 - 2014
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BORN
1953
DIED
2014
Scott Welles Obituary
Scott was born in September of 1953 in Duluth to George W. and Leslie G. Welles.
Scott grew up and spent his life in Duluth, graduating from Duluth East High School and St. Scholastica where he earned a B. A. degree in health systems management in 1987. He also earned additional certifications in gerontology in 1984.
Scott spent the majority of his career working for non-profits in positions such as Development Director at St. Scholastica, Executive Director of Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind and several other positions including as councilor for the Minnesota State Services for the Blind. Scott was committed to improving the lives of others and served as a board member of the Duluth Transportation Authority (DTA), the Duluth Commission on Disabilities, the Human Development Center as well as a member of the Mayor's Parking Commission. Scott was a longtime volunteer for the Salvation Army, the United Way and the Duluth Police Reserve.
Scott enjoyed spending time at the family cabin on Lake Vermilion near Tower Minnesota. He was noted for his fishing skills, enjoyment of boating and unusual sense of humor.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents.
Scott is survived by his son Ian of Duluth; brothers, George and wife Maren of Minnetonka; Christopher "Sandy" and wife Judi of Reno Nevada; McLennan "Mac" of Duluth; Jon and wife Kathy of Duluth; sisters Maron Krois and husband Michael of Duluth; and Stephanie Welles of Fort Myers Florida. Numerous cousins, nephews and nieces also survive him.
The family wishes to thank all those who worked so hard to help and support Scott. We would particularly like to thank Scott's sister Maron and husband Michael for the many hours they put into helping Scott deal with the complexities of life with severe disabilities. Their efforts greatly improved his quality of life. We want to thank Linda Bergman and her staff at Superior View Apts. for their care of Scott. We would also like to recognize the special efforts of those at the Benedictine Health Center and St. Eligius Health Center who worked so hard to make Scott's last two months as comfortable as possible.
Private Family Celebration of Life will take place Friday, May 30, 2014 at Jarvi Dowd Funeral Home, 925 E. 4th St., Duluth with Rev. Stephen Wlosinski officiating. Private family inurnment at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Lighthouse for the Blind, 4505 W. Superior St., Duluth.
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Twila Doris Sauve
June 7, 2014
My heart is saddened to read of Scott's death. We attended CSS together, and he was a great friend. I was a single mom and he was a gem, helping out on cold Duluth days when my car wouldn't start. Kathy was always so understanding. Ian, your dad was a really kind man, whose heart was in the right place. A perfect man? No, but he knew he had faults, in fact, the last time we visited, that is what we talked about. But he loved you, and he loved life. May he rest in peace, and may the memories help to sustain you in your time of grief. Twila Doris Sauve, Duluth, MN CSS 1986
Marni Bean Bach
June 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I can still remember Scott allowing me to work on his old car as a teenager. He was always sweet to me and I appreciated that so much. He was one of the good guys, no doubt. Marni Bean Bach
Marcia Swenson Kautz
June 4, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of your loss but heaven gained a very special angel. Wishing for you comfort in family and friends who reach out to you with love. I have so many wonderful memories of times Scott spent with my brother Bob.
Steve and Barb Lucia
June 2, 2014
Our sincere sympathies to Scott's family. We have so many fond memories, especially the fun times we shared at Lake Vermilion.
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Scott Soderberg
May 30, 2014
My condolences to the Welles family. I will always remember Scott as one of the good guys. Even though our paths rarely crossed in adulthood, his kindness and genuine personality were always evident. He will be missed in this world.
May 30, 2014
My heart is saddened --- you had that wonderful smile and laugh.
Lots of memories, from years past. Sincere sympathy to all the family
Janeen (Nelson) Miland
Menomonie, WI
Mike Cohen
May 29, 2014
I am so deeply saddened to hear about Scott dying. For a few years Scott and I were close, close friends. The memories of visiting the compound on Lake Vermillion, of getting to know his wonderful parents, his grandather, Mr. Griggs, with his incredible hunting stories. Boating, ski-doos in the winter and that airsled that flew across the lake when it was frozen. Mostly I remember the love and acceptance granted to everyone who visited. RIP, my friend.
Sandi Kienzle (Grover)
May 29, 2014
I remember so many fun times with
Scott. As a first "boyfriend" he was great and as a friend he was even better. Always a smile and conversation whenever our paths crossed in later years. I am so sorry Stef & Maron. We shared some fun, carefree times as young kids! Scott always was part of my happiest memories. So many long, late night conversations on the telephone.
Kim
May 29, 2014
Oh Scott ! U will be missed ! I had the honor of taking care of this great man for the last 7 yrs ! Absolutely love his sister Marion , this woman is superwoman ! My thoughts and prayers to the family . Rip Welles ! See you again one day buddy !
Betsy Griggs
May 29, 2014
Dear Cousins (1st & 2nd), Scott or"Boo) and "the twins" were what I considered my best friends the first 10 years of my
life.There are a lot of memories that I cherish to this day
especially at our cabins on Lake Vermilion (ours was called
"Lower Slobavia"--no electricity
or plumbing but did i ever love
it) and my cousins at "the lake"
("God's Country" as so many of
us have called it). I am indebted
to Scott (Boo) & "the twins" for some of the best days of my 60
years on this earth! I believe
Scott's soul and memories of
him will live on and on...for
example, I'll never forget when
he told me that Scott stood for
"Great Scott" and his middle
name Alexander stood for
"Alexander the Great". I now
know for sure it IS the truth. God bless us all!
May 29, 2014
"Farewell my friend. I'll never forget the times we shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Bob"
Jean
May 29, 2014
Ahhhhh, how well I still remember "Mr. Boo" as a toddler at their Lake Vermilion home, then off to school where he had pretty good stories for "show and tell" much to the chagrin of his parents. Scott always made me smile and the shenanigans he and the twins got into were nothing short of amazing?
Our hearts go out to all of you with love from
The Schmid Kids
Jeanie, Dave, Becky, Barb & Lizbeth
Joy Fauth Beasley
May 28, 2014
I have such wonderful memories of the Welles clan as neighbors and friends during our growing-up years on Lake Vermilion. When I first met Scott, he was little "Mr. Boo...a life time ago. We became scattered in the intervening years, far from Minnesota.
What an amazing fellow Scott grew into, dedicating his life to helping others.
My heart aches to hear of his death; I will pass the news on to my family.
May God comfort and sustain you during this difficult time, my dear Welles friends.
In sorrow and affection,
Jess Faber
May 28, 2014
Warm thoughts and love for all family and friends of Scott.
May 28, 2014
Good bye Little Bro. I love you and miss you.
Sandy
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