Obituary - Scott McCray
Scott McCray
1961 - 2016
Scott Francis McCray, dear husband of Pat McCray of Bow Island, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the age of 55 years following a brief illness. Scott will be remembered by his wife, Pat; daughter, Bailey both of Bow Island; son, Miles (Ashleigh) of Medicine Hat and his most favorite person in the world - his granddaughter, Mekah (and her mom, Jessy). Also cherishing his memory are his brothers, Allan (Luanne) of Abu Dhabi and their son, Stephen of Seattle, Glenn and his son, Caden of Lethbridge; father-in-law, Tom Yates of Lethbridge as well as Pat’s siblings, Russel (Rochelle) of Coaldale, Shelly and her daughter, Kaelin of Benalto and Murray (Jayne) and their sons, Clayton and Rohdy of Carseland. Scott was predeceased by his parents, Lawrie and Florence; grandparents, Lawrence and Ruth McCray, Marjorie Nosser, and his mother-in-law, Midge Yates. Scott was born on May 31, 1961, in Calgary and spent his early childhood living in Delburne above the Bank of Montreal where his parents both worked. The family moved to Coaldale where he took his schooling graduating in 1979. Scott started working with Calgary Power in Taber and was sent to Bow Island in 1981 as a floater for a few weeks and ended up staying. His career as a power lineman lasted for 35 years. It was at the bowling alley in Bow Island where he met Pat and they married in Las Vegas 30 years ago. Scott was a faithful fan of the Seattle Seahawks since 1976, having made it to a few games in Seattle. He enjoyed spending time with great friends (and you know who you are); travelling, including visits to Eastern Canada, San Francisco, Belize and Hawaii; driving his Chevelle; feeding the inside and outside birds and playing with Mekah. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him and we will treasure all of the memories. Scott was not one for dressing up, so casual attire is fine; Seahawks gear would be wonderful. A Celebration of Scott’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation, 2124 - 16 Avenue, Coaldale, Alberta, T1M 1M8, a charity near and dear to Scott.
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Roxane Newell (nee Holmes):
Dec 08, 2016 at 04:12 PM
Pat I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Scott is fondly remembered by myself and my siblings as a dear childhood friend.
Roxane
Thinking of You:
Dec 13, 2016 at 09:12 PM
So sorry to read about Scott's passing. What a shock. I was so happy to be able to help your family book some wonderful vacations in the past, and I know you will hold all those memories dear to your hearts. Know that I am thinking of you all. Sincerely Donna Steele, your past travel agent
Lynn Edwards:
Dec 12, 2016 at 04:12 AM
Pat, I was sorry to read of Scott's passing. I know how difficult the last few years have been for all of you, and we hope and pray that you and your children are well. I always liked Scott and am sorry for the tough times. Please know you have our sympathy at this time.
Lynn Edwards
Harv & Kathy Nixdorf:
Dec 11, 2016 at 05:12 AM
Our deepest sympathies, Pat, to you and your family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred Mellen:
Dec 10, 2016 at 11:12 PM
To the family of Scott McCray
My sincere condolences to the McCray family. Scott was much too young to pass away.
Old Fred Mellen
Carol and Garry pickett:
Dec 10, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Dear Allan and Luanne and families, Our sincere sympathy to you and your families on the passing of your brother Scott. CHERISH MEMORIES AND KNOW HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING BUT AT PEACE. THINKING OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SINCERELY, CAROL AND GARRY
Todd & Anna Staughton:
Dec 10, 2016 at 09:12 AM
Our deepest sympathies Pat to you and your family . Thinking and praying for you all at this difficult time . Hard to say goodbye to someone so young, but he's now pain free and will always be with you .. By your side .
Clifford & Wendy Keeler:
Dec 09, 2016 at 10:12 PM
Dear Patti & Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers at this time. Scott had a kind & gentle soul.
Hugs to all of you!
Clifford & Wendy Keeler
McLeod Family:
Dec 10, 2016 at 01:12 AM
Dear Patty: Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time. He may be gone from your sight but he will never be gone from your hearts and may your memories give you peace and comfort. In our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis, Helen, Dianne, Gordon and Kim McLeod
Thinking of You - John Syme:
Dec 09, 2016 at 08:12 PM
Pat & family, I will truly miss Scott, I had the pleasure of working with him for many years and I especially enjoyed getting to know him better when he came back to work this past year. There was a calmness shared by Scott and I as we would drive out to job sites together and just enjoy talking about the pleasures in our life (not work!!!!! ), but rather, the fact that we both had a single grandchild that were the new "JOY of our Lives". Young Grandchildren have no baggage and love their Grandparents unconditionally, I know we both enjoyed knowing this and it meant the world to us to be able to share our love, for them. I don't know what death brings, but, it comforts me to know that Scott got to experience love in his life, of his family and that he is in eternal peace now. Sincerely, John Syme
Wendy Barnes:
Dec 09, 2016 at 08:12 PM
Dear Pat and Bailey, Allan, Luanne and Glenn, You and the family are in our hearts and minds. Joel and I send our deepest sympathies. Wendy Barnes Joel Bohlmann
Dianna Garrecht:
Dec 09, 2016 at 08:12 PM
Dear Pat & Family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Scott's sudden passing. He was a kind and gentle man who is gone too soon. I have good memories of working with Scott when he was a power lineman with TransAlta in the earlier years of his career. He excelled at his job and my "go to" person whenever I needed assistance. My heartfelt condolences to all his family. Rest in peace my friend.
Doug and Dixie Conquergood:
Dec 09, 2016 at 07:12 PM
Dear Pat, Bailey, Miles & family. Our sincere condolences, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..Scott will sadly be missed..Doug and Dixie Conquergood
Reid & Rosanne Horrocks:
Dec 09, 2016 at 06:12 PM
Love and prayers at this sad time.
Wever Family:
Dec 09, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Scott was a great guy who went above and beyond when he was with Fortis. It was a pleasure to see him in the countryside keeping everybody going. May you find peace at this difficult time. The Wever Family.
Jacquie & Terry Doran:
Dec 09, 2016 at 03:12 PM
Dear Patti and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you all with the loss of your precious Scott. He was always so friendly when ever we saw him. May your many memories of good times together be your comfort.
Take care. Jacquie & Terry Doran
Joan Barnes:
Dec 08, 2016 at 07:12 PM
Dear Pat and family, very, very sorry to hear such sad news. I remember meeting Scott at Uncle Lawrence's 90th birthday party. Allan and Luanne were with us in September in New York. What a terrible shock. Our hearts go out to all of you. Love and prayers, Joan Barnes and family.
Neil Glass:
Dec 08, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Dear Pat, Bailey and Miles, Allan and Luanne, and Glen, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Although I have not seen Scott for a long time, I often think about all of the crazy things we used to do. He was an important part of my life during our school years, and I will always treasure the friendship. May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort from all of the great memories of Scott that you no doubt have. Sincerely, Neil Glass
Marlene & Greg McCaughey:
Dec 08, 2016 at 04:12 PM
Dear Pat and family,
We are Luanne's sister and brother in law. Although we have not met you, we are sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. This is a difficult time and so we want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Best regards, Marlene & Greg McCaughey
Diana DiRocco:
Dec 08, 2016 at 03:12 PM
My sincere condolences. Speak of him often, keep his memories close to your heart.
Diana - Lethbridge (friend of Glenn McCray)
Mekah McCray:
May 28, 2024 at 10:17 AM
we will all miss you papa scott