Bernard A. Scott

Name: Bernard A. Scott

Residence: Taylorville, IL

Date, Age and Place of Birth: November 13, 1930; 81 yrs. old; Taylorville, IL

Day, Date and Time of Death: Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 9:15 a.m.

Place of Death: Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL

Parents: William A. and Margaret C. (Young) Scott

Marriage: He married Barbara Ann Mason on October 20, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 23, 1978. He then married Betty A. (Niesman ) Jackson on May 1, 1982 in Springfield, IL

Occupation: He was a retired School Teacher for Taylorville Junior High and High School.

Survived by Wife: Betty

Survived by Son: Andrew S. (Beverly) Jackson of Sterling, IL

Survived by Daughters: Debbie Wright of Pittsfield, IL, Patti Wheeler of Normal, IL and Jeanie Burtschi of Decatur, IL

Survived by Grandchildren: Faith, Cathy Jo; Seth, Alex, Morgan; Stephan and Mary Beth

Survived by Great-Grandchildren: Drake; Lauren, Emma, Luke, Madelyn

Survived by Brothers: Donald Scott, Russell (Nancy) Scott and Leon (Beverly) Scott all of Taylorville, IL

Survived by Sisters: Mary Lou Clayton of Mt. Auburn, Nide Grundy of Morrisonville and Shirley Conaway of Taylorville, IL

Survived by Nieces, Nephews and Cousins: Several who loved him very much.

Preceded by: Parents, sister, Catherine Bailey and four brother-in-laws

Visitation: Will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 21, 2012 at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Wake Service at 3:45 P.M.

Funeral Mass: Will be at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville.

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL with Military Graveside Rites.

Officiant: Father Alan Hunter

Memberships: He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville. He was also a member of VFW Post #4495 of Taylorville, the American Legion #257 in Stonington and Moose Club #1516 in Taylorville.

Other Information: He was a Past Commander of the Catholic War Veterans of Springfield, IL

Memorials: DMH, Cancer Care Institute, 2300 North Edward Street Decatur, IL 62526 and St. Mary’s Catholic School, 422 S. Washington St, Taylorville, IL 62568