Timothy Eugene Scott
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Timothy Eugene Scott, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri was found passed away in his home on February 23rd, 2022 from natural causes. A celebration of Tim’s life and memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 12th, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. TIMOTHY SCOTT MEMORIAL SERVICES LINK. A smaller private spreading of Tim’s ashes ceremony will be held at the Scott Family Farm on a future date.
Tim was born on August 18, 1958 in Columbia, Missouri. He was a loving husband, friend to many, and an avid hunter. There were no strangers to Tim, only friends he hadn’t yet met. Tim began his college studies at the University of Central Missouri (formerly CMSU) where he was a proud member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Tim transferred to the University of Missouri-Columbia and later graduated with a Degree in Geology. Tim would go on to be a geologist for many years and ultimately retired from work at the ripe age of 49. In August of 1982, Tim was involved in a terrible motorcycle accident that nearly took his life. Tim said, “If people I had never met, and will never know, had not donated their blood, I would not be here today.” From that point, Tim made it his life’s mission to give back anywhere he could. He had a zealous enthusiasm for giving back whether it was saving service dogs, helping people attain citizenship to the United States, donating over 20% of his annual income to charities, fixing cars, or performing simple around the house tasks for those who needed it, Tim was there. What made it most impressive was Tim’s humility. Tim never asked for anything in return. No money, no services, no fame. He helped people because it was in his giant heart to do so.
Tim was preceded in death by his dear wife and “sweet, sweet querida,” Dorothy Burggraaff; both parents, Shirley Marlene (Perky) and Joseph Smith Scott; both brothers Mark Edward and Gregory James Scott; and his beloved canines Fea, Cassie, and Libby.
Survivors include: Tim’s best friend and “often-defective pup,” Riley, who was with him as he passed away; nephew, Tyler Scott, his wife Gwen and their children Royal and Rippley; nephew Brandon Scott, his wife Hatti and their children Etta and Adler; niece Jan Orr, her husband Patrick; niece Julie, her husband Bill; great-niece Jamie Oliva and her husband Matt; great-niece Kristi Rogers; great, great nephew Mason Rogers; sister-in-law Donna Scott-Heermann and her husband Jon Heermann; uncle Richard Plummer and wife Ann; brothers with different last names, Ralph Dumas and Mike ‘Conan-the-Librarian’ Westbrook; cousins Sherry, Gayla, Jane, Betty, Jeanette, Sheila, Vanette, Richard Darrell and Damon; dear friends and neighbors, “Little John” Chicho, Erin & Alonso Chicho, and the entire Chicho Family; Dennis, Shelly, and Cozette LeRoy; David & Tammy McGee, and so many others.
Memorial contributions are suggested to:
- Missouri Department of Conservation: https://mdc.mo.gov/contact-
engage/donate - Great Plains SPCA – “Heroes for Pets. Partners for Life.”: https://www.greatplainsspca.
org/donate/
My youngest cousin truly amazed me in so many ways. A few are …
When visiting him as a toddler in Columbia…keeping up with Mark and Greg as they enjoyed their huge backyard and surrounding area. Their love of the outdoors came naturally.
When going to Cedar Rapids to visit cousins Sue and Tricia, Tim joined his brothers in being upset because the three boys THOUGHT their parents had said they were on their way “to See the Rabbits.” The three had been so quiet on that nearly 300 mile drive, not arguing in the backseat as Uncle Joe drove to his brother Ray’s home. Perky reported that the trip back home was NOT so pleasant.
When visiting Aunt Perky as she convalesced from surgery, Tim knew exactly what to bring for us all to enjoy in Independence. [Tim and I lost track of each other for a few years.]
When taking Vanette, Gayla, and me to the Scott farm north of Sweet Springs by knowing where the road SHOULD BE through the brush AND how to keep us from catching Poison Ivy and avoiding ticks as he led us to the cellar with Viola’s, Elva Faye’s and Mary Ruth’s tiny hand prints still visible in the cement above the steps. The home had burned down may years earlier.
When meeting up at Rosie’s Cafe in Independence so we could have the world’s largest pancake or phenomenal omelets with the best conversation possible, before heading to a Trent reunion each June.
When meeting up at Chappell’s where my three (Andrea, Greg, and John) had NEVER seen so many helmets, pennants, jerseys, and other sports memorabilia. Great food, too!
When letting my grandson Logan (11) drive one of Roger’s farm vehicles! Tim did ride shotgun, thank goodness while we were enjoying a Trent Family Reunion on cousin Roger’s farm also north of Sweet Springs.
When – with voice choking – letting us know of Dorothy’s untimely death, yet Tim persevered.
When adopting Riley and planning to drive to Reno to pick me up so that we both could visit with Vanette and Gayla in California…. only to have the pandemic thwart our plans in March of 2020.
Timothy Eugene Scott is being missed BIG TIME.
It is so hard for someone who has been in our hearts of love who just e all of a sudden unexpected. You are like out of sight but never in our memories and love. You will probably be with Dorothy. You and Dorothy will always be in our hearts.