Scott C. Askin

Scott Clayton Askin, 55, of Richland, WA, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 with his loving wife Sandra at his side, after a couragious battle with gastroesophageal cancer. He was born Mar. 18, 1957 in Miles City, MT to George and Gladys Askin. Raised in Ekalaka, MT, Scott excelled in academics and athletics. Scott's love for sports turned into a lifelong passion for golf. For 38 years, Scott worked in the road construction industry throughout Montana, Wyoming and Washington, and was employed by Granite Northwest, Inc. since moving to Richland in 2008. Scott's tremendous strength and courage was inspirational and will live on in those who loved and miss him. He now resides at God's "19th Hole", and is forever at peace. Scott is survived by his loving wife Sandra; mother Gladys; brothers, Jerry (Jill) and Jon (Kathy) Askin; children, Daylin, Desi (Teal), Christina, and Brittiney; grandchildren, Zach, Nevaeh, Shayla, Tyana; numerous nieces and nephews; and his in-laws, Jan and Mark George. A Celebration of Scott's Life will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at the Tri-City Country Club, 314 N. Underwood in Kennewick, WA.