"I was very sorry to hear of the loss of Lyle...I taught his children in school and worked with him and the family for several years...He always had a positive attitude and caring attitude... Sincerely, Della Owens"
In loving memory of
Lyle S. Scott
October 24, 2008
Lyle Spencer Scott, age 57, of Shenandoah, IA passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at his home.
Lyle was born on May 29, 1951 in San Mateo, CA; the son of William Scott and Marynell Ruth (Bishop) Fitch. He served his country as a soldier in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Germany.
Lyle was the owner and operator of Drywall Plus. He had a love for camping, fishing, enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He adored spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother Marynell Ruth (Bishop) Fitch in 1991.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Linda (Sanders) Scott of Shenandoah, IA, father William Scott and wife Sandra of Scotts Valley, CA, children; Charity Guerrero and husband Miguel of Hollister, CA, Olivia Scott of St. Joseph, MO, Shera Scott Thomas and husband Kenneth of Bronx, NY, Melody Scott of San Jose, CA and Ben Scott and wife Tiffany of Maryville, MO; step-children Angela Kelmel and husband Kevin of Barnard, MO, Josh Shackelford and wife Jennifer of Filmore, MO, Tim Shackelford and wife Christy of Tarkio, MO, Justin Shackelford and expecting special friend Megan Colt of Kansas City, MO and Jameson Shackelford and special friend Brittanie of Prescott, IA; 25 grandchildren; sisters Ilene Gutierrez of Lompoc, CA and Ellen Waddell and husband Gary of San Juan Bautista, CA; brother Walter Scott of Bakersfield, CA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday; November 1, 2008 at the First Christian Church in Tarkio, Missouri. The family will greet friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. There will also be family visitation on Thursday; October 30, 2008 at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Platteville Cemetery near Bedford, Iowa. Military rites will be accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164 in Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.
Tributes
"we will miss lyle,and will pray for linda and all the family during this time,"
"Sorry to here of your loss may God be with you all through this difficult time"
"To my dear brother, I love you and will miss you. Your sister, Ilene"
"Linda and family, My deepest condolences I was so surprised to see Lyles Obit in the paper. Has he been ill? My thoughts and prayers are with you again I am so sorry, glad I had the honor of knowing him and truly can appreciate how nice a guy he was. Sincerely Vickie Colvin"
"I WORKED WITH LYLE AT PELLA, AND HE WAS A GREAT MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. I REMEMBER HOW HE TALKED ABOUT HIS FAMILY AND I KNOW HE LOVED THEM ALL VERY MUCH!"
"Lyle was one of the finest men I ever had the pleasure to do business with. He will be missed. "
"Linda and family, my deepest sympathy to you all. Lyle was such a great guy and I will remember him for his great sense of humor and he could make me laugh and smile even if I didn't feel like it. One time I asked Lyle why he signed his emails lsgg..and he told me it stood for Lyle Scott Good Guy, and indeed he was a good guy and touched the lives of so many. God Bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. "
"To Lyle's family- I am so saddened that this wonderful man has been taken from all of you. I still can't wrap my mind around it. Linda, I met you and Lyle because of Avon. You both, along with Olivia, have been so supportive of me during a very difficult time in my life, by sharing some of your challenges. You both have been very caring toward me. I know you will miss him desperately, as will the whole family. May God grant you the peace that he is with him. MJ "