Gordon J. Scott

June 1, 1931 - July 24, 2013

Gordon J. Scott passed away on July 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by Sylvia P. Scott, his wife of 56 years, on November 3, 2009. Gordon was born on June 1, 1931 in Mashalltown, Iowa to Harry and Joyce Scott. First moving to Indianola and then to Grinnell, Iowa where he graduated from Grinnell High school as a “49er.” He obtained a job working on the railroad, which brought him to Arizona, where he met his lovely immigrant bride from England. They met on a church outing to the Granite Dells pool in Prescott as neither were interested in swimming. Gordon joined the Navy, however married Sylvia prior to his first deployment on May 24, 1953. One of his favorite conversations was about Sylvia joining him in Hawaii for a few weeks. Gordon is survived by his two sons Robbin D. Scott (Dominique) of Prescott Valley, Steven D. Scott (Kym) of Wilhoit, his grandsons Brian (Nicki), Todd (Richelle) and Daniel Scott, his granddaughter Stephanie Scott of Prescott Valley, his great-grandchildren, Katarina, Zoey and Jace Ford of Texas and his step-grandchildren Thomas Higa and Stephanie Higa of Prescott Valley. Additional survivors include his brother John Scott (Darlene) of Knoxville, Iowa and numerous Nieces and nephews. Gordon maintained a sense of humor until his death. He will be missed and greatly remembered. Funeral services to be conducted at 1:30 P.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Prescott. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Granite Mountain Hotshots families in Gordon Scott’s name. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.