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Donald Scott Obituary


DONALD GENE SCOTT
July 8, 1931 ~ September 2, 2017

Donald Gene Scott passed away on September 2, 2017 at the age of 86. Don is survived by his wife Phyllis, of 59 years; his two children and their spouses; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.

After high school, Don served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division (Army) before settling in Vancouver, WA in 1955.

Don retired from the City of Vancouver's Water Department for a brief period of time before returning to work for Cox Cable, Colf Construction and eventually started his own business, designing and installing in-ground sprinkler systems.

Don was a member of New Heights Church and Sons of Norway where he volunteered his time while developing many cherished friendships.

A graveside service is being held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Please sign Donald's Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 7, 2017.
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My condolences to the Scott family. May you find comfort in reading Matthew 5:4 in this time of sorrow.

September 8, 2017

Our deepest condolences to Don's family. Don became a friend when I worked for Colf Construction. I greatly enjoyed Don and will miss him.

Ervin & Leone Johnson

September 7, 2017

I will miss Don at the Sons of Norway pancake breakfast every month! He always made sure we were supplied with the wonderful blintzes and jam, the coffee cups were never empty!! He was a wonderful host, will miss him!

JoAnne Halbert

September 7, 2017

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