Scott McDonald There are so many stories I could share about Scott I don’t even know where to start. His enthusiasm for life and exploring nature has left us with so many memories. He was a leader among friends and took us on amazing adventures. We spent years enjoying trips to the dunes, the river, Utah, Hawaii and more. He loved to venture places most people didn’t even know existed. Had every tool and gadget you could imagine. He could fix anything, build anything, start anything and was never too busy or too tired to help. He was honest, trustworthy, reliable and generous. Of course anyone that knew Scott already knows that about him. On a personal note our families mean so much to each other. To have a friend from school through marriage and raising children is a gift most people don’t experience. We spent many vacations and weekend trips together, our families became one. He was like a brother and always made us feel safe and welcome. We will always remember him as our best friend. Beside Scott’s love for his own family he had a huge heart for everyone else’s. He was always fishing or playing with the kids, throwing the ball for the dogs or taking them all for a hike, run or ride. I will always remember at the river me yelling at my dogs to get off Scotty while he was busy greeting them with “doggy talk” and letting them crawl all over him. We share his love for family, friends, and animals. To you Patty, Bonnie, and Ryan, I know how proud Scott was of you all and how much he loved spending time as a family. His love for exploring, or as Patty would say “investigating” left us with many stories to share. Thank you for having us as part of your family. We had so many good times. Although Scott will not be with us on our future journeys I hope we carry on his legacy by sharing his passion for life. Know that we love you and will always be here. To Scott, thanks for always having time to listen and not taking sides (even though I was usually right). Thanks for showing us the big dunes and what it takes to get there. Thanks for letting me go on the “guys” rides. Thanks for never leaving us stranded on our way to Utah. Thanks for 30 plus years of Thanksgiving Dinners. Thanks for the beautiful sunsets and letting us sleep through the sunrise. Thanks for mentoring my family and teaching them values. Thanks for being there! “You may have left life early but certainly made the most of it while you were here” Good bye Scott, God Bless, see you on the other side. You will be missed but not forgotten! Love you, Kim