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April 9 1:43pm 💔

 


Time was too short 


Our time with our father has come and gone.  As we all know now there is never enough time.   We have spent the remaining time with dad alone and as a family holding his hand and talking.  We have read him all our posts and everyone’s responses.  Dad was the greatest man WE ALL knew.  We will strive our whole life to be half the human Scott was and still won’t come close to touching the lives he has touched.  The final days were some of the hardest moments of our lives as we watched his strength drained from him.  There were heartfelt moments and lots of tears as we sat around his bed saying goodbye.  At 1:43pm on April 9, 2022 the strongest man we knew started his new journey.  He left behind a huge group of loving friends and family.  We have all felt the love and hugs sent to us from all those he touched.  We want to thank everyone who made it into the hospital to see us and we want everyone to know that he died with all four of us kids, his loving wife and sister all holding his hand.  He leaves us behind as he goes to be with his parents and siblings and all those that have left before us that wait for us to join them.  


Love always,


All of us. 

Comments

  1. Denise DamajApril 9, 2022 at 2:17 PM

    Godspeed Uncle Scott.

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  2. Ian MalcolmApril 9, 2022 at 2:19 PM

    Absolutely heart broken for all of you. Scott was loved and will be remembered fondly, always.
    So very, very sorry to hear this news & thinking of all of you with hugs.
    Love, Karen & Ian

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  3. FionaApril 9, 2022 at 3:09 PM

    My heart goes out to your family Jo!!!!

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  4. UnknownApril 9, 2022 at 5:28 PM

    It is with great sadness that I am reading today's update! My heartfelt condolences goes out to the family! Scott will be truly missed by all the people he has touched. It would have been wonderful to see him in his last days but at least now his pain will be gone. I am blessed that he was part of my life and I will always remember my true friend Big Scotty as a big man with an even bigger heart. R.I.P ( Bam-Bam)

    Yours Sincerely
    Brad Cook

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  5. Richard and TwilaApril 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM

    R.I.P. Mr. Arthurs

    Janet and family - condolences from Richard and Twila. We feel your loss and if there is anything we can do, please reach out.

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  6. NolaApril 9, 2022 at 10:19 PM

    My thoughts turn now to Janet and the kids and Linda, and everyone trying to come to grips with Scott's passing. There just hasn't been time to adjust to this. I know his memory will continue to bring a smile for all of my life. Lucky me, to have known him. 💔💔💔

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  7. Basler FamilyApril 10, 2022 at 10:10 AM

    Our sincere condolences to all of you.
    He will be missed💔

    The Basler Family

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  8. Sharon PriceApril 10, 2022 at 5:26 PM

    Thoughts, prayers and condolences to Janet and family! May your many wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time. 💔😪

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  9. Shaun HoustonApril 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    Rest In Peace Scott. Thoughts and prayers for Janet and family. Many fond memories will be held dear by many. ❤️😪

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  10. AlexanderApril 12, 2022 at 10:43 PM

    Rest in peace, Scott.

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