Jerald "Jerry" Ray Scott

Jerald Ray Scott died July 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Dayton, Washington, on January 23, 1945, to William Orr and Ida Mae Beam Scott. He attended Dayton Schools and graduated in 1963. He graduated with a degree in Education from EWU in 1969. His first job was as a Math teacher and Coach in Royal City, Washington. There, he met the love of his life, Karla, and they were married in 1975. In 1974, he took a job with the Waitsburg School District to teach Math and Coach Football. He continued his education, earning his Master’s Degree in Education Administration. He taught Math for nearly 40 years. He had a passion for Math and understood that kids learn in different ways. He was a patient and kind teacher who wanted everyone to succeed. He helped raise three children, Renee, TJ, and Kristyn. His passion for sports started at a young age when he played many sports, and he went on to coach during his teaching career. He loved coaching and coached everything from football to basketball, soccer, and tennis. He loved coaching his kids and their friends, especially in AAU basketball and football. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and shared his love of the outdoors with his children and grandchildren. He loved to go boating in the summer and skiing in the winter. In his later years, his favorite hobby was spending time with his grandkids. He even met his new great-granddaughter. He enjoyed working out at the YMCA and made many friends in the spinning and TRX classes. He loved his trips to Alaska to fish for Halibut and Salmon with TJ. After retirement, he took up golfing and enjoyed playing with Bryce. He would throw in an occasional trip to Wildhorse in the hopes of winning big.

He is survived by his wife, Karla; his sister, Janette Hollenback (Buck); his mother-in-law, Betty Hoing; his children, Renee Adams, TJ Scott (Ashley), Kristyn Mayernik (Michael); his grandchildren, Bryce Scott (Jessica), Drew Adams (Hannah), Mya Adams, Karalyn and Lillian Mayernik, Emilia and Paxton Scott; and his great-granddaughter, Addilyn Mae Scott; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ida Mae; brother, George Scott; father-in-law, Jerry Hoing; and brother-in-law, David Hoing.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 405 W 5th St, Waitsburg, WA, with Father Steve Werner officiating, followed by a Burial at Waitsburg City Cemetery and lunch at the Town Hall.