February 26th, 1925 – June 18, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Joel Scott on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Preston Park II in Saskatoon. Ultimately, he accomplished his goal of remaining at his home until his final journey. Dad lived an incredible life of 99 years and 4 months, in his 100th year!
Dad was born on the Scott family farm, south-west of Aylesbury on Feb. 26th, 1925. He was raised on the family homestead with his four older brothers and one sister. Dad attended Willow Bluff School until Grade 10, and graduated Grade 12 from Aylesbury School. It was here that he met Mom – Helen Duncan. On completion of school, Dad joined the Army. A “Paratrooper Wanted” sign caught his attention at basic training, and he spent the next 5 months becoming a fully trained paratrooper. Dad was extremely proud to receive his wings and serve for his country and family.
When the war ended, Dad was discharged from the army in 1946 and returned home. Mom and Dad married on October 12th, 1947. After a short stint in Hamilton, they returned to Aylesbury in September of ’49 to take over the farm after Dad’s eldest brother passed away. The next few years proved to be challenging while starting their family of 5 children and growing a farm. In 1961, Mom and Dad bought a farm considerably closer to town on the main grid where ‘ScottLand Acres’ currently resides. During these years, Mom and Dad were very active in the community, making lifelong friends and neighbours. Social gatherings, curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments, kid’s activities and farming kept life lively! Dad belonged to the Masons, the Elks and the local Legion where he remained an active Legion member until his passing.
In 1993, Mom and Dad “semi” retired to a home in Saskatoon, passing the farm onto their sons Garry and Terry. Dad continued actively helping on the farm into his 80’s, and not a year went by in his 90’s where he didn’t visit the farm during seeding and harvest. In 2005, Dad proudly accepted the Century Farm Award which marked the 100th year of the Scott Family Farm (Est. 1905).
Living in Saskatoon allowed Dad to further his love of curling in the winter and golf in the summer. Dad competed in Legion and Elks curling, winning 3 Dominion Legion Championships and 2 runners-up. Not to mention, he religiously followed and cheered on family in their curling pursuits.
After Mom’s passing in 2012, Dad moved to a condo by Market Mall for 5 years where he could continue to visit his many friends and was close to Nutana Curling Club. The last 6 years, Dad lived in Independent living at Preston Park II, enjoying regular visits with friends and daily visits from family. Dad had an extra special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The pure love and joy felt in these relationships was reciprocated.
Dad was a hard working, honest farmer where the strength of the handshake is the ‘contract of today.’ Dad was kind, fun loving, friendly and a good friend to many. Friends and family bragged about him being a legend, a classic. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore, actually they never did. Dad was one of a kind.
It is never easy to sum up one’s life in a scripted page, but if one’s life successes was measured by the number of friends and family that you have, Dad was one rich man!!
Dad is survived by daughters Brenda Larson (Berwyn), Heather Scott (Len Garand), Tracy Streifel (Lloyd), Terry Scott (Emilia). Grandchildren Shane Jones (Marcia), Troy Jones (Melissa Young), Ryan Gale, Chelsey Zunti (Ashton), Jordan Streifel (Sarah), Kristen Szucki (Adam), Shantel Scott (Trevor Todd), Jocelyn Scott (Jordan Antoniuk), Tyson Scott (Cassidy). Great grandkids Taylor, Hunter & Isla Jones, Talon & Kiana Zunti, Tucker & Boston Chin, Aiden & Nova Antoniuk, Myiah & Steele Scott.
Dad was predeceased by Helen (2012), his wife of 65 years and sons Ronnie (1947) and Garry (1993). His parents Ernest and Catherine Scott, brothers Russ (Jean), Jim (Hulda), Gordon (Dorothy), Cecil (Jean) and sister Theresa (Frank) Watkins.
Dad’s Celebration of Life service took place Sunday, June 23, 2024 @ 1pm at Aylesbury Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aylesbury Rec Board, Box 45, Aylesbury, Sk. S0G0B0 or Aylesbury Cemetery, Box 148, Aylesbury, Sask. S0G0B0 Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Services in Davidson. Special thanks to Todd Lockwood for his guidance in arranging this Celebration of Life.
