1947
David
2015
David Scott
April 27, 1947 — August 29, 2015
David Scott of Barnet died suddenly at his beloved camp on Stannard Mountain, sitting by the campfire and loving life, Saturday evening, Aug. 29, 2015. He was 68 years young.
He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont on April 27, 1947, the first child born to Leslie and Madelyn (Brough) Scott. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and completed his studies at Champlain College in Business. He served four years in the U.S. Army, including two years in Viet Nam from 1969-1970. He married Tari Silva in July of 1976; they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary this summer. He was, and remains the love of her life!!
David was the business manager and accountant at Palmer Brothers Inc. for 36 years and remained there helping new owner Frank Roth a few hours each week. After retirement Dave spent many hours working with Don Cota at E-Z Sharpening-Kingdom Knives. He loved this new opportunity and said his new job was "just a blast". Dave's love and passions were many and varied including coaching the girls softball teams with St. Johnsbury Baseball and involvement in the Walden Club, Elks Club, St. Johnsbury Country Club, and especially the North Country Longspurs. Dave was a life-long skier and active member of Burke Mountain (The "Red Team" was his special gang) and never missed first chair. When he wasn't skiing he was riding his Harley motorcycle with his brother and best friend Danny. He loved camping, bike riding and cooking with his children and grandchildren and their friends. He was both a father and Poppa to many. He was loved around town and by his community which he cared deeply for. He always had a smile and joke to share with the world. Dave loved being with his family, listening to music and attending live shows, spending time in his garden, tending his apple and berry orchards and he was never without his dog, Otis. He spent hunting seasons with his extended family and friends at Stannard Mountain and for 19 years assisted the North County Longspurs in their Jakes Day events teaching hundreds of children to fish, orienteer, and hunt safely. We could write a book about all of David's joys and relationships, his travels and adventures, his sense of humor and his personality. If you knew Dave, then you knew a great man.
He is survived by his wife Tari; their four children: daughter Kati Furs and husband Eric of Wolcott, daughter Lindsey Scott and Nevin Felix of Barnet/ St John,Virgin Islands, son Ian Scott and Ayla Nett of Bend, Oregon, son Todd Scott and Nathan Jarvis of Burlington; three grandchildren (with a fourth coming later this year!): Elian, Harper, and Ruben Furs; brother Danny Scott of St. Johnsbury, sister Christine Scott of Colchester, brother Jeff Scott of Peacham; and many nieces and nephews, and a wide, beautiful circle of friends.
A celebration of David's life will be held at the Alerin Barn on Spaulding Road in St. Johnsbury on Monday, Sept. 7 from 3-7pm. Please bring photos and memories of Dave as we honor the life of a great man. The family sends huge gratitude to the Tomlinson family for this gathering.
Memorial contributions can be directed to North Country Longspurs, c/o Colleen Racenet, 187 School Street, St Johnsbury, 05819.
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com
He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont on April 27, 1947, the first child born to Leslie and Madelyn (Brough) Scott. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and completed his studies at Champlain College in Business. He served four years in the U.S. Army, including two years in Viet Nam from 1969-1970. He married Tari Silva in July of 1976; they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary this summer. He was, and remains the love of her life!!
David was the business manager and accountant at Palmer Brothers Inc. for 36 years and remained there helping new owner Frank Roth a few hours each week. After retirement Dave spent many hours working with Don Cota at E-Z Sharpening-Kingdom Knives. He loved this new opportunity and said his new job was "just a blast". Dave's love and passions were many and varied including coaching the girls softball teams with St. Johnsbury Baseball and involvement in the Walden Club, Elks Club, St. Johnsbury Country Club, and especially the North Country Longspurs. Dave was a life-long skier and active member of Burke Mountain (The "Red Team" was his special gang) and never missed first chair. When he wasn't skiing he was riding his Harley motorcycle with his brother and best friend Danny. He loved camping, bike riding and cooking with his children and grandchildren and their friends. He was both a father and Poppa to many. He was loved around town and by his community which he cared deeply for. He always had a smile and joke to share with the world. Dave loved being with his family, listening to music and attending live shows, spending time in his garden, tending his apple and berry orchards and he was never without his dog, Otis. He spent hunting seasons with his extended family and friends at Stannard Mountain and for 19 years assisted the North County Longspurs in their Jakes Day events teaching hundreds of children to fish, orienteer, and hunt safely. We could write a book about all of David's joys and relationships, his travels and adventures, his sense of humor and his personality. If you knew Dave, then you knew a great man.
He is survived by his wife Tari; their four children: daughter Kati Furs and husband Eric of Wolcott, daughter Lindsey Scott and Nevin Felix of Barnet/ St John,Virgin Islands, son Ian Scott and Ayla Nett of Bend, Oregon, son Todd Scott and Nathan Jarvis of Burlington; three grandchildren (with a fourth coming later this year!): Elian, Harper, and Ruben Furs; brother Danny Scott of St. Johnsbury, sister Christine Scott of Colchester, brother Jeff Scott of Peacham; and many nieces and nephews, and a wide, beautiful circle of friends.
A celebration of David's life will be held at the Alerin Barn on Spaulding Road in St. Johnsbury on Monday, Sept. 7 from 3-7pm. Please bring photos and memories of Dave as we honor the life of a great man. The family sends huge gratitude to the Tomlinson family for this gathering.
Memorial contributions can be directed to North Country Longspurs, c/o Colleen Racenet, 187 School Street, St Johnsbury, 05819.
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com
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