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 SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
Scott Harbottle's Obituary
Services: Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the funeral home at 11:00 AM.
Visitation: The family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Scott at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just East of Green Rd.) on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
SCOTT ALAN HARBOTTLE, aged 53 years, was born January 25, 1956 in Miami Beach, FL to Lyman “Jug” and Eyvonne Butler Harbottle. The son of a Navy Commander, Scott lived in Rhode Island, California, Hawaii, Japan, England and Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from Davidson College in 1978 and the Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1981. Scott clerked for a 9th Circuit Court Judge in Phoenix, where he met Ann Woodley and they married in 1983. After moving to Washington D.C., Scott worked for a private law firm and the US Department of Justice. Upon transferring to the Cleveland area, Scott again was employed with a private firm before joining the Bankruptcy Division of Key Bank where he worked for the next 19 years. Scott’s son, Thomas Scott, was born in May of 1989, followed by son Alan Walter in August of 1991. Scott also leaves a sister, Lisa Bates, her husband Thomas, and nieces and nephew, Sara, Tucker and Hayden of Cashiers, NC. Scott was a cherished friend and devoted companion of Michael Gower and treasured friend to many. An active member of Liberation United Church of Christ, Scott also sang with North Coast Men’s Chorus. Scott cherished time spent with his sons and among many interests, he loved music, the arts, travel, Cleveland sports, and holidays spent with extended family in the mountains and Outer Banks of North Carolina. He will be remembered for his devotion to others, his commitment to the church, his generous spirit and his vibrant sense of humor.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the New Sanctuary Fund at Liberation United Church of Christ, 13714 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH. 44107.
Source: DAVIDSON '78 - Class Notes for Davidson College Class of 1978
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Lori Woehrle (1976)
I have not forgotten Scott's radiant smile and joyful spirit. He was warm and friendly to all. And, a terrific trombonist!
David W. "Dave" Schamens (1975)
Scott was a great friend to everybody, and what a great personality, his smile always making others smile. We kept up in college, but went our separate ways later, myself thinking one day we would connect again. Very sad to hear that he was gone when I looked him up again.
Nancy Belva Glynn (1971)
I was so saddened to read of Scott's untimely death. I treasure the memories of Scott's sweet nature, sense of humor, and compassion.Priscilla Beverly Glynn (1974)
Scott was a wonderful friend to me throughout our years at Fort Hunt, as he was to many others. I will always feel privileged to have known him, because he was one of those gemlike people who combine the finest qualities: keen insight, great intelligence, enormous kindness, and the courage to speak up for what is right.
Bill McCown (1974)
Scott was a friend from the "secret" days of Boy Scouts, where we would try to figure out the strange ways that the adult world works, laughing that it was so weird! Scott has so many talents, but the one I remember the most was that when he asked "How are you?" he really wanted to know. He usually asked when you needed to have a friend the most, like maybe after math class or when you had been snubbed by the love-of-your -dreams. In those high school years of bumbling with identities and pesonas, Scott was willing to accept people for who they were, just to add a bit of cheer. He never insisted that you change in order to be his friend. His laughter was gentle, non judgmental, and always affirming. He loved the ironies of life that so typically stymied the rest of us. "Well, you could look at it differently..." he would say and subsequently we all did. His peaceful compassion for friends and life is something I will always remember, simply because it is so rare and was a real gift. Scott, you will always be missed.
Deborah Lee Denney (Korge) (1974)
I knew Scott from our Stephen Foster days. In all the years we were in school together there was never a day that he wasn't happy - and made others feel that way also. I agree with Bill that when he asked how someone was doing he truly wanted to know. There were times I was have a really bad day - for whatever reason - and if I saw him I knew I was in for a hug which always put a smile on my face. I am still smiling as I think about him.