Eric Scott Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Eric Edward Scott, 54, rural Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton officiating. Eric died Tue., Dec. 6, 2016, at his home with his family by his side, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Apr. 30, 1962, in Winfield, Kan., the son of C. Larrie and Brilla Ann Highfill Scott. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1980, attended Friends University in Wichita where he was a member of Singing Quakers, and later graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield. Eric was an assistant manager with Meritrust Credit Union. He was a 2001 graduate of Leadership Lawrence, and a member of the Lawrence Lions Club. He was active in Junior Achievement, and in the Rock the Block fundraising event for Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology. He enjoyed vocal music and horses.

He married Diane Jolee Cole on Aug. 20, 1983, in Ulysses, Kan. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, Faryle Scott, Kansas City, Mo., and Colter Scott, Calihan Scott, and Brogan Scott, all of Lawrence; and his parents, Larrie and Brilla Scott, rural Lawrence;

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Rock the Block, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com. The family wishes to express its appreciation to LMH Oncology for their compassion and care of Eric during his illness.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 7, 2016.
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To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that peace comes in the times ahead and that God will help to sustain you through the relationships and memories you have had with Eric. Those precious moments can never be taken away. I appreciate having met and known Eric over the years of our banking life. He has always been gracious and friendly. God bless you all.

Ernesto Hodison

December 14, 2016

Sending peace and healing old friends and neighbors.

mark roseberry

December 10, 2016

What a wonderful funny soul Eric has always been. It has been a delight knowing him through school and after he moved back to Lawrence. Our life is better for knowing him for sure. Prayers hugs and God's love to you all. So very sorry for you losing Eric much sooner then you ever should. God Bless!

Shelby Lewis

December 8, 2016

Larrie, Brilla , Diane and children--we are so so sorry to hear of Eric's death. Although we did not know him well, but when I met him at the neighborhood picnic, I just thought he was a great guy. Diane you were so fortunate to have him as your partner. Know that our sympathies and love pour out to all of your families and we will keep you all in our prayers during this difficult time Simcerely, Mary Beth and John Bialek

December 7, 2016

Our deepest sympathy Diane and family. Prayers for peace and comfort as you deal with the loss of your husband, father and friend. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug/Barb Rich

December 7, 2016

Eric was an important leader and employee here at Meritrust. Eric showed us how to fight against challenges and inspired many. Eric invested in the lives of those he worked with and our members he served. We are a stronger organization because Eric was a part of us achieving our mission of improving the lives of our members and the communities we serve.

Evan Wilson

December 7, 2016

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