Service Information
William Weston Scott II, age 51, of St. Bonifacius, formerly Hutchinson and Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Franklin Township, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, from 9:00-11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service, ALL AT CHURCH.
Military Honors by the Litchfield Military Honor Guard.
Memorials are preferred.
Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are appreciated.
Obituary
William Weston Scott II, or for those who ever met him or heard about him on the streets, Weston, was born on September 29th, 1968 in Litchfield, MN to Gwen Scott (Nelson) and William Scott. He was born the second youngest of 5 and raised in Litchfield, MN by his mom, Gwen. After graduating from Litchfield High School in 1987, he went to trade school in Ely, MN and then joined the Marine Corps in 1989.
On November 11th, that same year, he married the love of his life, Kristi, whom he strived to love unconditionally every day of his life. They then embarked on their easiest year of marriage, as he left for Japan two days after their wedding and didn’t return until the following year shortly before Christmas. In his time as a Marine he toured the world spending time in Japan, Somalia, Iraq, and Kuwait, among other countries. As a Marine he truly found a place he fit in, a world that made sense, a world in which his strengths could shine. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993. His first child and son, Jaedon Ray, was born in March of 1992. Shortly after Jaedon’s birth, he left the Marines and moved back home to Hutchinson, MN. He was glad to be close to family where he could raise his own. In April of 1995, he became a father again to his baby girl, McKenzi Jeanne.
Over the years he held several positions with several companies ranging from tool making to supply chain management. He joined the volunteer Hutchinson Fire Department, the Search and Rescue Dive team, and was a member of the local VFW where he continued using his skills and military background to positively impact the lives of others and his community. Here again, as a firefighter for 10 years, he found another group of men, a band of brothers who saw the world the way he did and whose passion it was to serve others. As a man of principle he raised his children to be hard-working, strong, brave, kind, honest, and most importantly to stay true to themselves. In that spirit, he returned to school in 2012 to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management at Minnesota State University Moorhead and graduated with his degree in 2015. In 2016, after his children planted their roots and started their own families, he and Kristi moved to St. Bonifacius, MN to start the next chapter of their lives together. In the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019, he started the next and ultimately best chapter in his life; that of being a grandfather to his granddaughter Islaray Hazel and his grandson Ezekiel Jae. There was nothing he relished more than the fact that he could get away with anything as Grandpa; whether it was teaching Zeke to climb through chairs under the table or showing Isla how to throw everything into the pool after being told not to….seven times in a row. He spent the remainder of his years enjoying everything life had to offer, from hunting and fishing to the thing he valued most, time spent doing anything with his wife, children and grandchildren.
On June 13th, 2020, just outside of Delano, MN he was killed in an accident on his motorcycle returning home from a fishing trip at Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack, MN. In his 51 years of life, Weston wore many hats; son, brother, father, husband, grandfather, Marine, firefighter, friend, father figure, and countless others. He was a man of principle who never half-assed anything. He was a man who valued commitment, compassion, sacrifice, integrity, honesty, selflessness, friends and family. He never shied away from a joke or a jab, even if it was poor timing, and he could give it as well as he could take it. But when the chips were down and life had its serious moments, there was no one who cared more, loved harder, or gave more than he did. He was a fierce and loyal friend, the rock to his family, and a truly great man. Fortunately the measure of a life is not in the number of years, but in the quality of those years, the moments truly lived, and the lives changed for the better. In this measure, few have lived more than he.
Weston is survived by his:
Wife, Kristi Scott of St. Bonifacius, MN;
Children, Jaedon Scott and his wife, Cassie, of San Diego, CA,
McKenzi Moore and her husband, Mitchell, of Waconia, MN;
Grandchildren, Islaray and Ezekiel;
Mother, Gwen Scott of Litchfield, MN;
Siblings, Dion Scott (Trina), Amber Dudley (Brian), Mike Scott (Verie), Kathy Jo Borg (Matt), Robert Scott (Dana), Sarah Scott, and Carrie Scott;
Mother-in-law, Jeanne Swyers (Kenny);
Father-in-law, Ernie Gassman;
Brothers-in-Law, Troy Gassman (Candee), Ryan Pursley, Shane Gassman, and Chance Gassman;
Many other relatives and friends
Weston is preceded in death by his Father, William Weston Scott; and his Grandparents, Ray and Malvina Nelson and Mallie and Dixie Scott.
Darrell & Lisa Hoemberg says
Our hearts break for you! You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God comfort you as only HE can!
Kathy Herzog says
Sorry sorry to hear this~blessings to Weston in his transition, and to the family~ my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan Jacibsin says
Kristi and family. My heart breaks for all of you. Weston will be missed by so many. We send our prayers and many hugs. Love you all. Jan and Lee Jacobson and family.
Karen Raske says
My sympathy and prayers to you all at the loss of Weston.
Shannon Quinn says
I am so sorry to hear of this. Blessings to all who will feel the void of his passing.
Larry and Judy Suess says
We are so saddened to hear of Weston’s accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kristi. Jayden and Kenzie through this difficult time. Weston has touched so many with his kindness, helpfulness and friendship. He will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
Joanne Torkelson-Simon says
My condolences to the Scott family. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Connie Harbarth says
My deepest sympathy. Keeping you in my prayers.
Carrie Trcka says
Kristi and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jay Meyer says
I am sorry so to hear that, have known him all my life, He will be missed.
Karen (Schmitz) Cook says
So sorry to hear. Hugs and prayers to family.
Brian Oslund says
Sorry to the family of Weston, he was my brother since when!!He will be with me to the end!! Love you all till my end, we be together to my end!! God will be there till I end, love y’all till then!! Happy Days till that day comes!!??????
Kris Midtling says
So sorry for this. Much too young and a good person.
Karen Scott says
My heart breaks for all the family. He has gone up the
stairway to heaven, but one day we will stroll across heaven with all that have gone before.
Karla & Ray Wolter says
Prayers for the whole Scott family. May God’s loving Spirit come and comfort you in this terrible time.
Rita (Nething) Guritz says
Sending love and deep sympathy for you and your family.
Steve and Jill Bruns says
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Weston’s tragic death. He could light up any room with his vivacious personality and resounding laugh! Weston was quite a story teller. A man of faith and integrity. Our hugs and prayers to his family, friends, and community.
LaVonne M Boeder says
Kristi and family. We are so sorry that you have to go through this but know that you are not alone. Take advantage of the people around you. Let God be by your side. God is getting a good one. Love you all, Terry and LaVonne.
Patty Marconcini says
Hugs and prayers to the family
Krista Picha says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and paraders are with your family!
Jeffrey H Knieff says
My brother, gone? It’s hard to believe. He was such a good boy/man. I’ve known him almost all of my life. My condolences go to his family. He will be missed by a LOT of people.
Bruce and Deb Briggs says
We are so sad to hear about Weston’s passing. Our hearts go out to Kristi, Jaedon and McKenzie as well as to all those who loved him. A very tragic loss. Hugs to you all.
Bob Vieyra says
Dear Kristi, Jaydon, and Mackenzie, — We were so shocked and sorry to hear about Weston. Unbelievable, because he was so full of life. There are no words. We are holding you in our prayers. –Love, Bob and Mary Vieyra
Richard Wanek says
this news was hard hit to take. Weston I will always remember the boy I had to get out of the basement to go to school.
prayers to your family
your friend
Mr Wanek
Bud Frelander says
This is the news that we never want to hear because we miss those who have touched the lives of our family. Our thoughts and prayers to those left with an open place at the table and in their hearts.
Bud and Vi Frelander
Tonya Andruskiewicz says
Kristi-
I can’t even begins to imagine…much love to you and the kids. May you find peace in the messages and prayers you receive over the next few days.
Andrew J Stevens says
I only knew Weston during a very small snapshot of his incredible sounding life. Most mornings we would meet up in the parking lot before work where he would have either just spilled one of his two coffees on himself or was about to. He always had a story (or two) for every topic that came up but more then that he would always have time to listen to anything you needed to get off of your chest (even though you could tell he was eager to interject with a relatable story). I am glad to have known him during a small portion of his life he will be missed.
Darcy Gassman says
Kristi and Family,
I offer our family’s love and support to you. I have sadness in my heart for the loss you experience now and that of the future. Please know that you are in our prayers. Love also sent from Uncle Mike and Aunt Grace.
Darcy
Kevin Quist says
My Deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your Family, Weston will be truly missed –
He often made my day with his quick wit while working with him at Affinitech-
Karen Hoffmann says
Sending our sympathy and remembering all of Weston’s family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength from the Lord, your faith, from your love for each other and from all the wonderful memories of Weston. May God bless all of you and his memory.
Larry & Karen Hoffmann
Danny Schroeder says
I am truly devastated over Weston’s passing. He was my Marine brother, roommate in 2 different countries and a life long friend. My heart, prayers and tears go out to Kristi, Jaedon, Makenzi, the Scott family and all who knew him. May God and his love comfort us all.
James Watt says
A life well lived. So sorry to hear of Westons passing. Prayers to the Scott family.
LeAnn Pick says
I’m so sorry about Wes. I want to send my condolences to your family. I’m hoping and praying that the Lord gives you all the strength to get through this time together. God Bless
Shane LeAnn and Kaila Pick
Bradley Johnson says
My deepest sympathy to the Scott family. I’m not surprised at all that Weston became the man he was. I remember him in his younger days and am reminded of what a nice, cool and great guy he was. Always fun to be with and talk to. Much wiser than his years in many ways. RIP Weston
Diane Muckenhirn says
We are so sorry for your loss of Weston. Our prayers and thought are with you. May your sweet memories sustain you and give you comfort.
Mark & Diane Muckenhirn and Family
Debra Reierson says
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to the Scott family.