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“Sorry the time has come for dad to pass on. He was a great family man and a pillar in the community. Having become friends with son Steve, I...Read More »
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1 of 21 | Posted by: peter j mc dermott - moline, IL
“We are sorry that your family has lost such an outstanding man. Find peace in knowing that he resting soundly with God. Please let us know if there...Read More »
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Ben & Stephanie Page - Plano, TX
“We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing and regret being unable to attend visitation. We always appreciated your family's warm, friendliness and faith....Read More »
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3 of 21 | Posted by: Larry and Cindie McCallum - IA
“I was very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with Jim at car shows. We had our cars next to each other at Butterworth Center...Read More »
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4 of 21 | Posted by: Gary Pheiffer - East Moline, IL
“David, Amy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time. Big Jim was a great man and I have fond memories of...Read More »
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Scott and Lori Pearce - IA
“Dave and Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time for the passing of your father. Just think back on...Read More »
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Lisa Popelier Rains - Midlothian, VA
“Ann,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Jim. We always enjoyed seeing you and Jim at the shows and meetings we were able to attend. Dave would...Read More »
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Dave & Julie Jennings - Morrison, IL
“My prayers go out your family and may Jim rest in peace
Don DeTaeye
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8 of 21 | Posted by: Doanld DeTaeye - moline, IL
“My sincere sympathies to you and your entire family on the passing of your Dad, Steve. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but it certainly...Read More »
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Rick Bach - Bloomington, IL
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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10 of 21 | Posted by: Laurie & Bill Zelnio - Moline, IL
“To Tom and the rest of your family- our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. Your father sounds like he was a...Read More »
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11 of 21 | Posted by: The Chapman Family - Geneseo, IL
“My first memory of Jim goes back to seeing his handsome picture hanging on Ann's mirror during their college dating days. His kindness and warm smile...Read More »
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Janet and John Dissauer - Carmel, IN
“We cherish the friendship knowing you and your wonderful family in so many different ways,,,,,,work, church, swim team for your grandchildren, and...Read More »
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Carolyn Grenier - Eagle River, WI
“Our sympathy to Ann and family. We always enjoyed seeing Ann and Jim at Augustana events. Ben also remembers Jim as a fellow member of Phi Omega...Read More »
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14 of 21 | Posted by: Ben and Trudy Johnson - Cambridge, IL
“Jim was a friend from Rotary as well as a mutual Moline Maroon Basketball player and fan. Jim was a pleasure to talk with on virtually any subject,...Read More »
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15 of 21 | Posted by: Tom Ahlstrand - Davenport, IA
“To the whole family...
When I think of Jim, I get a smile on my face. From the time I met him at Trinity Lutheran, Rotary, Augie Events...wherever,...Read More »
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16 of 21 | Posted by: Dale Schweinberger - San Diego, CA
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant peace and strength to you during this difficult time. It's so hard to lose those who have been...Read More »
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Jewel A. Bryan - San Francisco, CA
“I just want to send my wishes to the family and hope that you can all remain strong during this time of loss.
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18 of 21 | Posted by: Barb Hamlyn - Waterloo, IA
“My condolences to Ann and the family. I remember Jim and Ann well from the old days. Jim was one opf the good guys and know he'll be sorely missed by...Read More »
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19 of 21 | Posted by: Bud Crampton
“Thoughts and prayer for your family. May the light of his star in the sky shine bright forever more.
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Michele (Shelly FInch) Rutledge and family - IL
“Thinking and praying for you all. Jim was an amazing man and so giving to his church.
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21 of 21 | Posted by: Robyn Graham - Rock Island, IL
James Harold (Jim) Scott, 81 of Moline, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary, 6601 38th Ave, Moline. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 – 13th Street, Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline, Illinois or Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.
Jim was born August 30, 1930 in Moline, to Harold W. and Marguerite O. (Enburg) Scott. He graduated from Moline High School in 1948 and Augustana College in 1953, having played basketball for both schools. At Augustana he was a member of the Tribe of Vikings and Phi Omega Phi fraternity. Jim married Ruth Ann Hauberg at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline on February 20, 1954.
Jim worked for John Deere for 32 years, starting as a Sales Trainee and retiring as Manager, Financial Services, East Moline Branch. During retirement Jim remained very closely associated with John Deere by serving as a director of the Corporation of Retired Employees and as a tour guide at John Deere Harvester Works, John Deere Davenport Works, John Deere Collector Center, and the John Deere Pavilion.
Jim earned his Eagle Scout award in 1947 and was a member of the Camp Mansur staff. He was president of the Moline School Board and president of Moline Rotary. Jim served on the Church Councils of First Lutheran Church of Decorah, IA, First Lutheran Church of Decatur, IL and Trinity Lutheran Church of Moline, IL as well as the Northern Illinois Synod Council of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. He was a member of the Augustana Historical Society, Moline Historical Preservation Commission, Antique Automobile Club of America, Trinity Church Men, Moline Viking Club and Moline Center Partners. Jim was a very loyal member and president of the Moline Basketball "M" Men; organized the 50th and 75th Anniversary celebrations for Wharton Field House and very regularly enjoyed cheering for the Moline Maroons and Augustana Vikings.
He is survived by his wife, Ann, children; Steven (Mary Jo) Scott, Sue (Ted) Buckles, Tom (Theresa) Scott, all of Moline, David (Amy) Scott, McKinney, Texas and Diane (Michael) Vyzral, St. Charles, Illinois, 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and his sister Peggy Griffith, North Canton, Ohio.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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