James R. Scott, 72, Carmel, IN passed away January 27, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Juanita Scott.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn D. Scott; daughters, Susan Nyberg (Jim), Sharon Miller (Matt); grandsons, Nate, Josh, and Zeke Nyberg; five brothers and four sisters.
Jim graduated from the Veterinary School of Medicine at Purdue University in 1968 and practiced Veterinary Medicine for 25 years. He then went on to become the Director of Meat and Poultry Inspection for the State of Indiana Board of Animal Health. He was also the Past President of the IVMA (Indiana Veterinary Medical Association) and was an Elder at East 91st Street Christian Church.
Visitation will be Monday, January 30, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. and again on Tuesday, January 31st from 10-11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at East 91st Street Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN. Interment will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora, IN.
Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care
Dick & Michele Goebel says
Dear Marilyn, Susan, Sharon and family,
He fought the good fight and finished the race. 2 Tim. 4:7-8
We lost a great colleague, friend and godly man. Please accept our sympathy.
Dick and Michele
Mark A. Smith says
As a long-time friend of the family I am genuinely touched and grieved by this passing. God’s peace and comfort to all.
Richard & Marilyn Owens says
Your and your family are in our prayers. We are very sorry for your loss.
Marcia Andrew Wilson says
Marilyn,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was a great person and will be missed. Know that you will be in my thoughts especially the next few days.
Linda Johnson says
Marilyn, Susan, and Sharon and family. Jim was a great husband, dad, and servant of The Lord. He did have one imperfection . . . being a PU fan! Love and prayers to all of you.
Larry and Carole Prible says
Dear Marilyn, You’re in our thoughts and prayers. You and Jim had a lot of impact on us when we first came to E91st. We are eternally grateful for the love and example you showed to us. God bless you, Larry and Carole
Steve Goffinett says
Thoughts and prayers with the entire Scott family. Steve, Deb, Karlee, and John Goffinett
Rebecca & James Boerner says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jim and Becky Boerner
Joyce Keilman Smith says
Marilyn and family, may you be comforted now and as you go forward. Jim helped in so many ways. He guided me through one of the first ordinations for women in our congregation. with his mind and heart were open to God, scripture and God’s people. He checked in regularly with me to see how I was doing. A man of discernment, courage, and love. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Dan, Cheryl, Sally(and family), Kelly (and family), says
To the Scott family,
Our former neighbors, we send our condolences and are sorry for your loss. My parents, to this day, still talk of what a great vet he was for all of our critters, and a great man. Again, we are sorry for your loss and will say a prayer for your family. Sally Marshall ( on behalf of Dan, Cheryl and Kelly as well)