Scott B. Loll

Thousand Oaks, CA

Scott B. Loll passed away March 17, 2018 at Los Robles Hospital surrounded by his family. Scott faced Parkinson's disease with dignity, grace, and humor. He was always grateful for the support and kindness he received from so many people in the community.

Born August 8, 1945 to Leo and Kay Loll in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Bronxville HS in NY with state honors in multiple sports, but at 6' 7" his love was basketball. He went on to play basketball at Syracuse University and later joined his family in Fairbanks, Alaska where he played basketball for the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Scott's college degree and life's work was in communications. He started his career in radio and went on to become sports editor of the Anchorage Times. At this same time he volunteered to start the men's basketball program at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He later worked as Recreation Superintendent for the Municipality of Anchorage. In 1981 he accepted a job with ARCO in Los Angeles facilitating their involvement with the 1984 LA Olympic Games. Most of his career he was Director of External Affairs for ARCO working in public relations and crisis communication. He was a respected expert in the field of crisis communication. Scott was known as a team builder, a man of integrity, an invaluable mentor, and a highly respected boss. Scott returned to Alaska to work for the University of Alaska, Anchorage assisting the University Relations team and became Acting Assistant Vice Chancellor. In the community Scott coached CYBA and volunteered as the freshman basketball coach at Thousand Oaks High School.

Scott's family, friends, and colleagues will always remember his knack for telling riveting stories. With his clever wit and sense of humor anyone who talked with Scott walked away with a smile. Scott considered his best role in life being a husband, father, and grandfather. He was passionate about golf, photography, music, college sports, and especially March Madness.

Scott will be missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary, daughter, Heather Ellis and her husband Spencer, and grandson Charlie; son, Chris Loll and his wife Janice, and grandchildren Mason and Scarlett. He is survived by his sisters Pam, Kristen, Jan, and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 7th, 12:30 p.m. at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 2475 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park. A reception following approximately 2:00 p.m. at California Lutheran University Gilbert Sports Center in the Lundring Event Center, 130 Overton Ct, Thousand Oaks.

In lieu of flowers, please consider in Scott's honor a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org).

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Published by Ventura County Star from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2018.

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Greg Snodgrass

July 19, 2018

I just sadly learned about Scott's passing from the UAF Alumni Newsletter. Scott was one of my best friends and one the people I remember most fondly from my days at UAF. He was a very bright guy with a great sense of humor. He was always fun and brought much energy into most situations. We had lots of fun together. I still remember the nights of French fries with mustard and mayo at the Do-Drop Inn in Fairbanks. My condolences to you Mary and your family. I hope the time passes quickly until the sadness of your loss turns to fond memories of your time together.

Ben Ramos

July 18, 2018

Scott and I were classmates, teammates, and roommates at the University of Alaska. We had a slight disconnect when I went into the Army after graduation. Staying in touch back in the 60s 70s 80s was a lot different than today. Our paths crossed a few times whenever I returned to Anchorage. Going out to lunch and resuming a conversation we may have had when we traveled to Europe or other basketball trips.
I will miss him. May God send His angels to wrap their wings around Scott. And grant him rest and peace.

Ben Ramos
Fairbanks, Alaska

April 15, 2018

Comforting thoughts and prayers for Scott's dear family. Althought Scott was a key player in ARCO's 1984 Olympic sponsorship, i remember him as being so vital in promoting and implementing the ARCO Jesse Owens Games in many Native Alaskan Villages in the 1980's, bringing the Games to thousands of young children in such remote areas as Nome and along the tundra. The motto of AJOG was "Everyone's a Winner" and Scott, was, indeed, a winner.
I will miss him but know his spirit is still with so many he touched.
Mary DeGeorge

Carolyn Ziegler-Davenport

April 11, 2018

I worked with Scott at ARCO. Wonderful person; great communicator. So sorry to learn of his passing. My sincere sympathies to his family.

James & Patricia Fernandez

April 10, 2018

I met Scott for the first time when when he was my Son Jeff's Basketball Coach. I will never forget his enthusiasm, leadership and sportsmanship. Some years later, coincidentally I worked with Scott's wife Mary and we became friends. Our Family Jim, Pat, David, & Jeffrey share Scott's Family's grief and sadness at his passing.

Pat Hall

April 9, 2018

I worked with Scott at ARCO, and I am grateful to have known him. He was a wonderful person and such a valuable asset in the world of emergency response. I always felt better knowing that Scott was on-scene if I was involved with an emergency response effort....he knew how to ensure that all of our hard work would be communicated and understood and that we were all working together for the common goal of a successful response. The best part of working for ARCO was working with terrific people like Scott. I last saw Scott at one of the "ARCO Breakfast Club" meetings, perhaps about 2 years ago, and he was as upbeat and funny and insightful as I had always known him to be. I am very sorry to hear of his rapid decline from his illness, and glad that I was able to attend the memorial service at his church to honor a good man and a life well-lived.

Jason Martin

April 9, 2018

All my love goes out to you, Scott, Mary, Chris, and Heather. My father, Jim, passed away four years ago. It was the hardest thing that our family has ever been through. It brought us all close together and we are grateful for every day we got to share with Dad. Cherish those memories. Cherish each other. Know that every time you are thinking of Scott, that it is him visiting you.

Thanks, Scott and Mary, for helping keep a couple of rowdy boys in line and helping give the neighboorhood kids a forest of adventures all in your backyard. So many people have been touched by your lives and we're all better for knowing you.

All my love and fond memories,
Jason Martin

Carlton Hollander

April 7, 2018

I met Scott in 1983 when I joined ARCOs Olympic programs and am proud to say he and I, and our wives Mary and Bridget remained friends ever since. Scotts perspective on life was incredibly intelligent and sane. Although greatly talented in many areas, Scott possessed a striking humility which allowed him to know and appreciate the people around him. Knowing Scott well was to know his family, whom he spoke about continuously with humor and insight. And speaking of humor, Scotts dry wit was something to experience. One of the reasons I played golf with Scott as often as I could was his teaching ability and his patience. There were those moments, however, when he had had enough and was no longer able to control himself. Following one of my common horrendous shots Scott would pretend to clean the face of his club. And then it would come That shot you just hit into the lake? Outstanding loft. Most times, the laughter would loosen me up enough to keep the ball in play, at least for a few holes. I am going to miss Scott, most especially our determination to make each other laugh. And to Mary, Godmother to our daughter Samantha, and to Heather and Chris and the rest of the family, our heartfelt condolences. Bridget, Danielle, Samantha and Carlton.

George Jones

April 6, 2018

It was truly an honor and privilege to have known Scott for a very short time. Mary contacted me to provide our caregivers to be with him from time to time.
I was especially excited to meet Scott since I had attended Anchorage High School many years ago and have not been back to Alaska since. Mary and Scott informed me of the changes and development of Anchorage over the years. I was so impressed with Scott's career and accomplishments in life. It was especially saddening to me for just having met a new friend who seemed to be in early stages of Parkinson's only to soon learn that his life had been taken too soon. I'm especially sorry Mary to you and your family. You are such wonderful people. My heart goes out to you and Scott is certainly in my prayers.
George Jones

Brian Sullivan

April 5, 2018

I worked with Scott at ARCO. He was a pleasure to work with, always had a great sense of humor and a funny story. He brought me into the incident response team and I have fond memories of attending many oil spill drills with him. I remember he truly enjoyed people and teaching younger professionals. I had lost contact with Scott after ARCO but I still have the good memories. My sincerest condolences to all of Scott's family.

Lisa Oliver

April 5, 2018

Scott fought back against the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's - with hands wrapped and gloves on! He attended our Parkinson's Boxing classes here at TITLE Boxing for several years. He didn't let Parkinson's get the best of him! He and his lovely wife Mary arrived with smiles on their faces and a positive word for all the participants. Scott will be missed by all and we look forward to seeing Mary's smiling face back here soon hitting it hard in Scott's honor.

Megan Vannoy (McDiffett)

April 5, 2018

Our family was blessed to know and call Scott a close family friend. He and Mary were always so generous to us with their time (many visits to AK, our college campus, and weddings) as well as gifts for our family's many graduations, weddings, and babies. I will remember Scott's sense of humor, the great friendship between he and my Dad, of course his Donald Duck voice. He was also always much more informed about pop culture than our Dad was so we appreciated his knowledge and understanding of "what was cool." :) He will be greatly missed but I'm thankful and better for knowing him. Sending love and prayers to Mary and family.

Clay & Donna Dluehosh

April 3, 2018

We will miss him dearly. Life ended too soon for Scott. He was a dear friend with a wonderful sense of humor. I"ll (Clay) never forget meeting Scott in Anchorage for the first time. We were both getting a haircut. I a basketball coach at Dimond HS and he the sports editor for the Anchorage Times. We were friends immediately. I was blessed to have been asked to be Christopher's God father, but I feel I dropped the ball on that role, but always wanted to know how Chris was doing and followed much of his successes from a distance. Donna and I love Mary and Scott and have cherished their friendship. We are sorry we cannot attend the service but will stay in touch with the family. We do pray a blessing on Mary, Heather and Chris and their families as they grieve this great loss. Also with grief, Clay and Donna Dluehosh.

April 2, 2018

During this difficult time please gain comfort knowing you can throw all your burdens on God and he will sustain you. Psalms 55:23.

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