Frederick Scott

10/19/1937 - 2/21/2025
Frederick C. Scott, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully of respiratory complications February 21, 2025 at the age of 90, with his family at his side.

Born in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of three children of Helen "Frosty" Baker, Fred excelled in athletics and leadership, three times elected class President while making the football, softball, swim and track teams, and finally tennis – an avid passion through adulthood.

He met Anita Knipling, his wife of 66 years, at the University of Richmond, where he graduated with History and Political Science degrees. They settled in Arlington and had four children – in 5 ½ years (!): Craig, Kimberly, Brian and Kathryn. Tragically, both Brian and Craig died as young adults.

Fred worked for Travelers Insurance Company in the pension field before starting his own firm, Frederick C. Scott and Associates, from which he retired in 2012.

Through Anita's large family and regular road trips to the family cabins, he learned to love the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He relished western mystery novels, Hallmark movies, the Redskins, big band music, coin collecting, yoohoos, the pride of a well-groomed lawn and of being an American. His passed on his true love of animals to his children and grandchildren. His sense of humor was legendary, if not questionable. His many friends at Washington Golf and Country Club provided endless memories, particularly with his bridge buddies of many years.

He is survived by Anita Knipling Scott, his daughters Kimberly Scott and Kathryn Scott Palombi, his son-in-law Jerry Palombi, and his greatest joys -- his grandchildren Nicholas, Matthew, Lauren and Mitchell Palombi -- as well as the love of many extended cousins. A celebration of life will be forthcoming. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Arlington Outdoor Education Association. https://outdoorlab.org/donate/