Steven Kelly Scott was born in 1948 in Studley, Kansas, the eighth of 16
children born to Leroy W. and Mary M. Scott. He passed away February
25, 2021, at the VA health complex in Prescott, Arizona, at the age of
72.
He started first grade in Studley and later attended Hill City Grade
School, Lucerne Country School and Sheridan Community High School in
Hoxie, graduating in 1965. He wrestled, taking second in State his
senior year. After attending Colby Community College, Steve was drafted
into the United States Army and served in Vietnam. As with many war
veterans, this experience stayed with him his whole life.
After being honorably discharged from the Army, Steve moved to
Arizona. He worked as a tour guide in the Grand Canyon area, both
driving a bus and taking tours to the bottom of the canyon with the mule
train. He also worked as a carpenter, plumber, air conditioner tech
and at Papillion Helicopters. In 1984, Steve met his love, Martha
Manygoats and they made their home in the Grand Canyon area.
Steve played guitar and sang with his family, friends and
neighbors. He and his neighbors formed a band, the Red Butte Ramblers.
Martha, music, friends and family were all very special to him. Steve’s
kindheartedness, amiability, and ability to spin a yarn endeared him to
everyone who knew him.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dixie Schmehr,
brothers Danny, Victor, Bob and Pete Scott. His beloved wife Martha
passed away April 10, 2021. He is survived by his siblings Tyrone,
Mary Ann, Art (Cheryl), Bill, Diana, Carolynn, Mike, Joan, Carl, and
John. He’s also survived by many nieces and nephews who had a big soft
spot for their Uncle Steve.
The Scott family appreciates Steve’s other families – Martha’s
family, his Army buddies and the many close friends and neighbors in
northern Arizona with whom he shared love and support for years.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.
at the Studley Church, Studley, Kansas with inurnment at Lucerne
Cemetery, rural Sheridan County. Lunch following at the Church of God
hall in Hill Ciity, Kansas.