Darling, Scott Jay

March 6, 1949 - October 15, 2020

Scott Jay Darling, age 71, of Omaha, passed away on October 15, 2020 after a courageous year-long battle with colon cancer.

Scott graduated from Omaha Benson High School in 1967 and the University of Nebraska Omaha in 1972, where he met Trudy Ford. They married in 1971 and were blessed with three sons, Benjamin, Nathan and Matthew. Scott retired from Woodmen of the World in 2007 after 33 years with the organization. He was a man of deep faith and integrity. The week leading up to his death was filled with visits from family and many close friends. He considered his final day one of the best days of his entire life.

Scott was preceded in death by son, Nicholas; mother and stepfather, Evelyn and Gene Crawford; and father, Donald Darling. He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy; sons: Ben (Caroline) of Omaha, Nate of Lebanon, NJ, and Matt (Elizabeth) of Omaha; sister, Kathy Hitzemann of Omaha; brother, Don Darling (Eileen) of Chicago, IL; mother-in-law, Barbara Ford; grandchildren: Jacob, Lily, Charlotte, Thomas, Nicholas, Maxwell, Evelyn, and Charles; and many other loving family members.

PRIVATE SERVICE will be held for family only. The Service can be viewed at 10:30 on Saturday morning at: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianChurchOmaha/. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, 216 S. 34th St., Omaha, NE 68131.

There will be a Celebration of Life in the Summer of 2021.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Scott Darling

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18 Entries

Dana (Kessler) Richmond

October 14, 2023

Such a kind man and a wonderful friend. Scott was loved by so many.

Ernie & Kathy May

November 5, 2020

So sorry to hear of Scott's passing. Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

Pat Blankenship Abernathy

November 3, 2020

Dear Trudy and family. So sorry to hear about Scott. I know how you feel. I lost Russ in September. My prayers are with you and your family. Love in Sigma. Pat.

Lois Winheim-Marino

October 25, 2020

So sorry for your loss Trudy. I will always have such great memories of Scott at Benson, he was always so nice to everyone he crossed paths with. Also, he always remembered my mom, and would send her personal notes on her Press Club dues. It meant so much to her.

Kathleen Roy

October 19, 2020

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God Bless all of you.

Fred Stone

October 18, 2020

BHS 1967

Karen and Ken Baldwin

October 17, 2020

We are so sorry to hear the news of Scott. Our hearts go out to you and your family. What a great loving man who truly loved life!

Jodi Nadler

October 17, 2020

Scott was my babysitter as a young child. He brought great life and happiness when there wasn´t much. I will always remember him brushing his dogs teeth. Just to get a razz out of us

Randolph Crawford

October 17, 2020

I was very sad to hear about Scott. While we had not talked in many years, he is one of the people I thought of regularly when thinking about my trips to Omaha. I always expected him to be there should I ever return. I will miss him.

Jan Suing

October 17, 2020

How blessed to have had such a long-lasting marriage and such a good man, Trudy! I am so sorry to hear he passed.

I recently discovered a quote by Becky Kinder. "Love the people God gave you because He will need them back one day." You all loved him well!

Dana S Richmond

October 17, 2020

Scott was such a kind, wonderful man. I was a high school friend of his and though I haven't seen him for several years, his friendship was dearly cherished. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dana Richmond

Deborah Katt

October 17, 2020

Trudy,
So sorry to see that your husband passed away. I hope you can find good memories to sustain you in the coming days. In sympathy.

Sharon and Jim Gathmann

October 17, 2020

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Connie Tippery

October 17, 2020

My sincerest sympathies go to the Darling family. So much suffering for so many this year. Sending my thoughts and prayers. I´m sure your many friends are showing you support as you have generously given to others over the years. Take care!

Heather Bryan

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Sande Linbo

October 17, 2020

Trudy and family, so sorry for your loss. Scott was so funny!! My thoughts and prayers for you and yours Memories are dear to our hearts at this time.

Dan and Debby Brown

October 17, 2020

A greater man is hard to find. He was kind, courageous, fun, a man of integrity, a good friend, and a man of strong faith. Our hearts go out to you Trudy and your family.
As I´ve said before we were blessed to call him friend. All our love and Sympathy
Dan and Debby Brown

Lynn Bolay

October 16, 2020

I am so sad to hear the news of Scott's passing. There are few men who have walked in this world with as much grace and kindness as he. He will be missed. My love goes out to you, Trudy, Ben, Nate, and Matt.

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