Michael Gene Scott

1944-2006

Michael Gene Scott, 61, Effingham, ILL., died April 3, 2006, in Effingham following an extended illness.  He was born Dec. 22, 1944, and was a graduate of Laramie High School in 1962 and the University of Wyoming in 1970.  He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Laramie.  He graduated from UW and received his advance degree from San Jose (California) State College as a licensed clinical psychologist.  He resided in Springfield, Ill., when complications due to an accident resulted in his permanent confinement to a care facility.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Corinne Scott and a brother Rolland R. Scott.  He is survivied by his sister-in-law, Betty Scott, of Laramie; an uncle, Dale Scott of Englewood, CO., a niece Penny Terry Goodman of Sheridan and Big Piney; a nephew Keith Scott of Wellington, CO; numerous cousins and most especially, his cousins Rebecca Clark Mayfield and Roger Clark of Effingham who saw to his care.  Graveside services and inurnment will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Green Hill Cemetery with Pastor Gerald Crites officiating.  A reception for family and friends will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Union Pacific Depot on First Street.  Memorials may be made to a charity the donor feels would most honor his memory.  Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. 

Copied from Laramie Boomerang Obituary listing online.

(NOTE:  The article said he graduated in 1962 but I think he graduated with our class in 1963.  He is pictured in our 1963 yearbook.)