Earl Howard Scott, Class of 1954
Earl Howard Scott of Gravenhurst, Ontario passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the age of 87, at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare in Bracebridge after battling cancer. Earl is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Scott, and his children and step-children: Jeffery Scott (Jennifer), Drew Scott, Shelley Wearmouth (Greg). Steve Garvin (Cheryl), Rick Garvin (Donna), Bob Garvin (Kerry), Barbara Tobin (Brian), and Diane Thompson (Steve). Earl was blessed to be survived by 24 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; Alta (Jason), Meghan (Adam), Robyn (Fabrizio), Tommy (Alysha), Leah, Amy, Carly, Brian, Ian, Curran, Tessa, Josephine, Wylie, Graeme (Marie), Courtney, John, Mike, Stephanie (Matt), James, Andrew, Jeffrey, Bradley, Trevor and Julia. He also has four great-grandchildren; Francis, Finley, Amelia and James.
Earl was born July 20, 1930 in Toronto, Ontario to Wesley and Annie Scott. Earl graduated from the University of Toronto in 1954 with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and headed west with long-time friend Peter Dyck to work for Gulf in Stettler, then later with Goliad and Dome Petroleum in Calgary. He rounded out his long career with RTM Engineering with several opportunities to consult on underground storage overseas. Earl received his lifetime membership with APEGA in 1992. He was the first Secretary Treasurer of the CNGPA Canadian Natural Gas Processors Association (now GPAC) and President in 1966. He co-chaired the Fred Stenson book “Waste to Wealth” which tells the tales of the History of Gas Processing in Canada. Earl was a creative engineer working through the years of gas conservation and LPG supply and marketing. He was the first on the block to sport his converted propane powered 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne in Calgary.
In Calgary, his family all joined in for hockey, skiing, and summers at Windermere or Shuswap. Earl was a tireless volunteer; coaching hockey, being a Leader for Scouts Canada (Akela), or patrolling Lake Louise or Norquay for the Canadian Ski Patrol.
He was an avid curler and golfer as a founding member of the Calgary Winter Club, and an active member of the Calgary Golf and Country Club and Silver Springs Golf Course.
His love for music ran deep as a member of the Stampede City Chorus (Barbershop quartet) and various concert bands throughout his life, where he was a talented trumpet player. In later years, he continued to play in many bands in Gravenhurst, Ontario, and Clearwater, Florida.
Earl enjoyed boating, tennis, bridge and other adventures in Gravenhurst and Clearwater, Florida. Earl was also an active member of the Pineridge Community where he lived happily with Joyce for 18 years.
A Celebration of Life is to be held for Earl on Friday, September 29, 2017, at 1:00 pm at Hahne Hall in the Pineridge Community in Gravenhurst, located on Pine Ridge Gate off Bethune Drive. Cremation has already taken place. Many thanks to the wonderful staff who cared for Earl at home and at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition in Barrie, www.peacefultransition.ca.
Jim Roth
Posted on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017Earl was a welcome addition to the Clearwater Community Band. We will miss his trumpet playing, his joyful smile and wit and his friendship. RIP friend.
Max Millspaugh
Posted on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017It was a pleasure having Earl in the Clearwater band, and his fine array of hats and his humorist attitude will be missed by all.
Gord Duncan
Posted on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017We are so sorry to hear of Earl’s passing. He was a member of the Muskoka Concert Band and we miss him. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Brian Morris
Posted on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017I enjoyed playing trumpet with Earl in the Clearwater Band in Florida. He was always upbeat and positive.
Bill Harris
Posted on: Thursday, September 21, 2017Earl was my seat mate in the Clearwater Community Band and I was his (winter) resident computer guy. I’ll miss his friendship, his humour and his playing. Too bad we never got to play in the Orillia Aquatheatre together. Keep a seat for me in your new group Earl, I’ll be there eventually!
Ted DeCorso
Posted on: Thursday, September 21, 2017Kay and I share our deepest sympathy to Earl’s family. He was a great source of fun as well as fine musicianship in the Clearwater Band. He relished being a part of the trumpet section and was never at a loss for wry humor and entertaining comments. We will miss his hilarious hat collection which he displayed on various holidays. I often became his “model” for the hats resulting in laughter from both band members and audiences. We will miss his uplifting humor and presence. Our prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
Sincerely, Ted and Kay DeCorso
Mary and Bill konrad
Posted on: Sunday, September 24, 2017Bill and I will always remember the good times we had with you and Earl. All the wonderful times at the Virginia tennis courts in Dunedin Fl will be cherished by us, and all your good friends down south. Whether it was bridge at the causeway and bridge club, or golfing with the guys; Earl’s competitive spirit and boundless energy always amazed us. We will miss you both, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Marvin Fein
Posted on: Sunday, September 24, 2017I had the great pleasure of playing tennis with Earl and Joyce in Dunedin over the last nine winters. Earl’s positive attitude and kindness made it a pleasure to play with him and his skill made him a very easy person to partner with. I know I speak for all of the players at the Virginia and Michigan Ave. courts in saying he will be sorely missed. Joyce, I hope you still will come down during the winters and join us at the courts.
Pat Mansfield
Posted on: Friday, October 20, 2017Betty, My thoughts are with you. I understand that this has been a long and difficult journey for your family. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Fondly, Pat