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Scott SHAGOOL Obituary
Post Falls - Scott Mitchell Shagool passed away suddenly on August 31 at his home in Post Falls, ID. Scott was born in Topeka, KS. He started school in Sandy, UT, before moving to Spokane, WA, where he attended Indian Trail Elementary, Salk Junior High, and Shadle Park High School. He maintained lifelong friendships with people from all three schools. He attended WSU, where he was on the rodeo team as a bull rider, then transferred to Whitworth University, where he played golf, football, and graduated in 1983. While attending Whitworth, he joined the United State Marines Corps and spent five years as an officer. He was a scratch golfer and joined the PGA in 1988. Scott worked as a teaching pro and played tournament golf in Arizona, California, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The happiest day of his life was getting to play at St. Andrews. On that trip, he played 18 rounds in three weeks. At the time of his passing, he was a member at Avondale Golf Club. He often said that the smartest thing he ever did was marry Jill, who survives him along with son, James Pearce (wife, Sarah and daughter, August); sister, Stacey Ward (Keith); brother, Chuck (Marsha); and many nieces and nephews. He was an honorable man and good friend to many. Military Honors Service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 25, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Rd., Medical Lake, WA. (Please arrive at the cemetery 15 minutes before the ceremony.) Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 PM, at the Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino, 14300 W. SR-2 HWY., Airway Heights, WA. Memorial donations can be made to Avondale Junior Golf or Spokane Young Life.
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Michael Fletcher
August 24, 2025
Scott was admired and respected by his Cousins as the Marine who came for a visit in his Jeep to Missouri to spend time with them and play with them when they were youngsters. We miss you, Scott. Love, Uncle Mike and Aunt Mary Ann.
T. Mark Elliott
July 13, 2025
Hard for me to believe Scotty is gone. A life long friend that meant the world to many. I say your name often, Shag. You were one of a kind...
Pete Wagner
May 3, 2025
Sorry to hear about my old friend 'Shag'. We went to Supply Officer school together in Lejeune, where we both wound up in the 3d MAW, me in Camp Pendleton, he in Yuma. Sounds like he found something even more enjoyable after that. RIP my friend.
Gary Lindeblad
October 21, 2024
What's wonderful, nice man. I can't ever seeing Scott and not smiling the instant we noticed each other. I can't say that about many people. He was a really great golfer and great example for the golf profession. My sincere condolences to his family and large circle of friends. It was an honor to know him.
Troy Moe
October 5, 2024
Lots of special memories of Shag. He was as genuine of a person as they come. I remember turning my son over to him for golf lessons. Told him to teach him to hit the chit out of the ball. He did and my kid still does thx to him. RIP Scott! Gone too soon.
Mike Fletcher
September 29, 2024
From Uncle Mike:
When Scott was about 1 years old, Mom, Dad, and I traveled to Topeka to see this new boy. He was already running, and Grandpa Art put a ball in his hand and played catch. Grandpa then started playing tackle with Scott. Scott loved it even with a hurt arm afterword. There you have the making of an athlete. I was so excited about being Scott's uncle at age 9. Us Texas Fletchers love Scott and will miss him dearly. God's Blessings go out to Stacey, Jill and Chuck and all their families. We Love you all, Uncle Mike.
Collin Fletcher
September 29, 2024
When we were small children in Poplar Bluff, MO my dad was so excited to introduce us to his nephew who was proudly serving in the Marines. One of my earliest memories was riding around with our cousin Scott and looking up to him. He was a funny, warm, and family-centered man, and I will miss him. My deepest condolences to the Shagool Clan. We love you and miss you!
John L Distefano
September 28, 2024
I'll never forget I took a lesson from Scott One time. I was about a 12 handicap playing in the pro ams. He gave me a couple tips. I went out the next 2 rounds. Played in the low 70s, the pGa locked me at a 6 handicap for 6 months.
Whenever I was having struggles with my game, I could call him on the phone. He would give me a tip over the phone and I would instantly play better. The man was amazing. Kind and gentle. Rip shag . Look forward to seeing you again.
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