John R. Scott
John Roland Scott, 90, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away January 6, 2012. John was born May 29, 1921, in McCook, Nebraska, to Roland and Octavia (Jones) Scott.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Scott. John is survived by his daughters, Martha J. Scott and Kathryn A. Rogers along with his grandchildren.
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Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Countryside Christian Church.
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It’s always heart wrenching to lose a loved one. John was like a second father to me for many years. What words can one do justice to someone like John? He was always level-headed, respectful, and devoted to duty, both in his WWII Army service and later in life in all things. He very much loved his wife, daughters, his two grandchildren, and other family. He was proud of his 13th Airborne (Golden Unicorn) experience, and lamented watching his own comrades pass away as they all got older. He helped with their reunions, and wrote a memoir to keep some of the memories alive. He also wrote a history of Roeland Park, KS, and a genealogy of the Pickett (Jones) side of his family. He could be a surprising man, such as when he skied with me while he was in his late 50s. I remember how pleased he was when his daughter Kathy and I visited him and Pat during his 1½ year pre-retirement job assignment in Egypt. What an experience that was for them! He chose an apartment in Dokki, away from the American quarter, to get a better feel for the local way of life. He later also worked for a year in Amman, Jordan, for his employer, Black and Veatch. He saw those jobs as a sort of final hurrah, and I’m sure his studies of those countries’ water and sewer systems were appreciated and useful there. He and Pat traveled quite a bit, and often drove around the US. I wonder if they have Fords in heaven?
In memory of Col John SCott- a gentleman and a great commanding officer. My association with John began a nu
mber of years ago. He dealt with officers and enlisted men evenhandedly-but always fairly.
His word was his bond. I have many fond memories of active duty
training periods when we took the men to the field be it in Minnesota,Colorado or wherever, Units under his command always performed in an exemplary manner.
He and Pat made a great couple. My wife Kathy was well acquainted with them also. When she served as a Scout Den Mother, John came and shared his passion for fly fishing by patiently instructing the boys on the “art” of constructing their own “can’t miss lures.” In short, John had the talent and the touch.
that succeeded.
John interceded on my behalf when I was up for promotion. The
attempt was not successful but not due to lack of effort on John;s
part.
John worked up a history of Kansas City Kansas military units
of the 69th Division – a big undertaking. I was happy to be of some help to him in that regard.
We both graduated from the C&GS college in Ft. Leavenworth
at the same time. It was a MEMORABLE RESIDENCE made
more so by the address of President Harry S Truman.
John and I shared many pleasant remembrances of our
respective army careers. He truly was one of the best. They
don’t make them like John anymore. He will be missed.