Scott A. Brown

1974 - 2015

Scott A. Brown

Born: July 9, 1974

Died: Sept. 14, 2015

Scott A. Brown, 41, of Woodstock, passed away on September 14th after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was motivated by many people and events including these words of Stuart Scott. "When you die, it does not mean you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live." Scott lived with passion and purpose in service to others in both his personal and professional life.

Scott was born in Rockford, IL to Judith Jones Brown and John Patterson Brown on July 9, 1974, and grew up in Roscoe, IL. He attended Western Illinois University where he studied Psychology and Theater. He earned a master's degree in Psychology and was a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Scott worked most of his career in various positions in the McHenry County Behavioral Health System. He found particular satisfaction with the work he did while employed with the McHenry County Mental Health Court, rehabilitating nonviolent offenders with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Scott was always an outspoken advocate for his clients and found joy in mentoring and training new professionals.

Scott met the love of his life at a poker game and wooed her with a midnight motorcycle ride. He married Christine Johnson Brown on October 9, 2004. Together they raised a toy poodle, Prescott and most recently a maltipoo, Finn. Scott's pets brought him much comfort and solace through his fight over the years.

Scott cherished time spent with his brother, Steve (Trina) Brown of Taylorsville, UT and Sharolyn (George) Tidd of Denver, CO. He was most happy spending time with his eight nieces and nephews. He taught his oldest nephews Gavin, Owen and Braden Johnson how to be gentlemen and coached their soccer teams. He loved to snuggle and play with his youngest nieces and nephews Jude and Grace Tidd, Summer Johnson, and Ryland and Amelia Johnson. He was a son to his parents-in-law, Greg and Marian Johnson of McHenry and a friend and brother to his siblings-in-law, Brian and Lucia Johnson of McHenry, Mandy Johnson of Prairie Grove and Kevin and Julie Johnson of McHenry.

Scott loved to golf, bike, play tennis, ride his motorcycle, play poker, drink fine scotch, listen to national public radio, watch ghost, history, science and comedy shows, travel to the National Parks as well as coach, watch and play soccer. He followed all sports and was the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan in Illinois. He used his intelligence, sarcasm, and humor to charm and impact many people's lives.

His treatment team at UW-Madison led by Dr. Ian Henry Robbins became family to him. We are so grateful for the quality treatment and care he received over the years which allowed him to live his life out loud.

Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m., at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, uwhealth.org/donateuwccc.