Obituary of Rick Scott

November 30, 1962 – Kitchener, Ontario

June 13, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Richard (Rick) Elmer Scott of Calgary, AB, passed away the morning of Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the age of 61 years.

Rick was born in Kitchener, ON, at KW Hospital on November 30, 1962.

Rick is survived by his five children, Krystal, Sunni, Jazzmon, Scotty, and Mitchel; whom he shared with Sherri, his sister Jo-Ann, his brother Bill, and his sister-in-law Angie. He was a beloved uncle to Natasha, Charlee, Joseph, Holly and Dylan; and a loving grandfather to Shae, Blaise, River, Wren and Scotlyn (Scotty). He was predeceased by his mother Shirley Gilmour, father Elwood (Scotty) Scott, and his sisters, Cindy and Angie.

Rick spent much of his working years as a long-haul truck driver. His passions involved music, playing guitar and singing, hockey, squash and yoga. He loved meeting new people and would soon become friends with everyone, anywhere he went.

Rick taught us to love the simple things in life, a great song lyric or chorus, a Calgary chinook, or a nice hockey play. We would often get texts of inspirational lyrics of his favorite songs by one of his favorite bands. He wanted us to live each day fully and to be in the moment with family and friends.

A private family gathering to celebrate Rick's life will be held. 

The Scott family have chosen a picnic table in Calgary's Stanley Park to be dedicated to Rick via the Parks Foundation Picnic Table Dedication Program. If friends and family so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Richard Scott’s table through Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/f/RichardScott

"It's a beautiful day, don't let it get away" -U2

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Rick’s family here.

In living memory of Rick Scott, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.