SCOTT W. KENNEDY
9 JULY 1965- 7 MAY 2008
A tragedy occurred in our family last week: Scott Kennedy, along with his wife, Marylou, three sons, Brennan, Donovan, and Aidan and his daughter, Faith were traveling to a family vacation in San Diego when Scott Kennedy was killed in a horrific roll-over accident. Contrary to an erroneous news report ALL of the family had on seatbelts. Scott died from massive trauma to his head, his wife and children escaped with only minor lacerations. To his family this blow has been a devastating one. He was a wonderful husband and father and we loved him very much. Scott was proud of the work accomplished at Raytheon. He enjoyed his job and his life was enriched by those he came into contact with. Scott was involved with his sons in the Boy Scouts; he coached Flag Football for the YMCA and attended his daughter’s ballet and piano recitals.
Scott requested that should anything happen to him that there be no funeral or memorial services. So, his children have been working on a blog about their dad. We would LOVE to hear from anyone who knew Scott. Please leave a comment under a photo, or a thought to let the kids know their dad was known and appreciated. Stories and anecdotes will be treasured. He was so vital to our family and leaves such a void. We are hoping that his humor and good works touched other’s lives as well as our own. http://scottwkennedy.blogspot.com.
Correspondence may be sent to:
1431 S Cape Verde Pl, Tucson, AZ 85748
Email can be directed to kennedy.1990@gmail.com
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8 comments:
I look at my crazy kids and see that they take after me and Anthony. In looking at you kids, I see the wonderful father and mother you have. I would see your father at cub scouts and admire the wonderful father that he was. You could see his devotion to all four of you. Of all the people that I have met in Tucson, it is your father that inspires me to be a better parent.
Your dad was one of the neatest men I knew. He will surely be missed. You kids will do him proud in everything you do. Love you guys!
Your dad was such a great example to you kids and to others around him. Even though he wasn't a member of your church, he supported you in all of your activities. He enjoyed spending time at the boy scout camps and other scouting activites. It was always nice seeing him at the different ward activities. David enjoyed spending time with him at the different campouts he would attend. He had a great love for his family and that showed in all that he did. He will be greatly missed!! Treasure your memories and hang in there!
I only knew Scott for a brief time through a training program at work. However, I immediately liked him and enjoyed talking with him. When our class was in Tucson, he was a thoughtful and gracious host. Scott was obviously devoted to his family, and I respected his commitments.
My family holds yours in our thoughts and prayers,
Todd Shipley
I worked with Scott at Raytheon. He was honest, sincere and funny. He always spoke his mind, and was not inhibited by what others thought. He clearly loved his family because he would always talk about you all. Take care of each other like he would have wanted you all to. With the memories of your dad/husband in your hearts, may God give you the strength to continue and to excel in your lives.
One of Scott's greatest attributes was the love he had for his family. He made his family his top priority. That is something we can all learn from.
I am the facilitator for Scott's Systems Engineering class. He was one of those people who immediately seem familiar. I enjoyed his wry smile and humor. He would always come to the back of the room to point out a documentation error in our materials without drawing attentions to it for the whole class. I counted on him to keep us honest.
Scott is missed - we just finished with another session of the class. His absense was difficult.
I went to college with Scott in West Virginia. He was one of the most intelligent people I'd ever known. But what made him so remarkable was his kind and peaceful nature. We kept in touch off and on over the years and miles to discuss the details of our lives: family, friends, loss (of which Scott had experienced more than his fair share) & spirituality. Scott had really contemplated life and his relationship with God. He was the most centered, serene person I've ever known. He gave me hope during periods of grief and desolation in my life. I am unbelievably saddened to learn of his passing. The saddest part of all is knowing that you'll be denied your father's wisdom, grace & loving nature.
Leisha (Heathcote) Eastergard
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