Kenneth Lee Scott

1947 - 2023

Mount Vernon - Kenneth Lee "Ken" Scott passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Ken was born to Peter "Pete" and Stella (Muzzall) Scott on November 11, 1947 in Oak Harbor, WA. Ken grew up in a loving family with brother John and sisters Lois and Cathy. May 26, 1979, he married Kerri Bartram in Stanwood. The couple made their home in Mount Vernon and raised three children, Korey, Lindsay, and Tyler.

Ken attended and graduated from Burlington High School. After Graduation he went to Skagit Valley College and later began working as a carpenter. In 1982 Ken began his 40+ year career with the City of Mount Vernon Waste Water Treatment Plant and Street Department. He worked as an operator and supervisor with the city.

Ken had many hobbies and they included: wood working and the ability to create anything from wood, enjoying time with his grandchildren and always supporting their activities, helping family and friends, watching baseball and football, hiking, biking, backpacking and he coached little league baseball. Ken's top priority was pride and devotion to his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Stella Scott; sister, Lois Schmidt; father-in-law, Everett "Bart" Bartram; mother-in-law, Joan Gilbertson; brother-in-law, Val Durham and nephew, Scott Schmidt.

Ken is survived by his wife, Kerri Scott; children, Korey Bartram Scott, Lindsay Scott (Nate LeSourd), Tyler Scott (Ashley); grandchildren, Kolten, Kaden, Kizer, Elijah, Nash, Cohen and Kinsey. Ken is also survived by his brothers, John (John) Scott, John (Mary Kay) Schmidt, and sister Cathy (Jerry) Woodcock. Ken's extended family include brothers-in-law, Barry (Pam) Bartram, Tim (Gena) Tiffany, Todd Tiffany and Tracy Tiffany and sisters-in-law Sheri Durham, Jerri Bartram and Tami Sundberg as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the Scott family would appreciate donations be made to Hospice of the Northwest, 227 Freeway Drive, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273 or to a cancer charity of your choice. You may offer your condolences to the Scott family and share memories of Ken online at www.kernfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon. Plans for a celebration of life are pending and will be announced at a later time.