Scott W. Livingston

With endless amounts of love to give to his treasured family, Scott Livingston created a timeless legacy deeply rooted in integrity, hard work, and selflessness. He was innovative and resourceful by nature, always thinking of the next greatest thing whether in his chosen field or in the kitchen. Scott was never concerned about accumulating wealth, and although he accomplished so much of which to be proud he was a humble man who was always looking to make those around him laugh. Later in life he was overjoyed to welcome grandchildren into the mix, and it was easy to see that Lexie, Chase, Peyton, and Ava were the light of his life. Although he will be deeply missed, Scotts memory will be forever cherished by his numerous friends and loved ones. As the second half of the 1940s took shape, America was once again making the shift from being a nation at war to being a nation at peace with the end of WWII in 1945. The housing market was exploding as families were reunited, and the baby boom was underway. It was as January dawned on the year 1947 that a young family from Evansville, Indiana, was eagerly anticipating the birth of their new baby. Their wait was over on January 9th when the baby boy they named Scott William drew his first breath. He was one of two boys born to his parents, Frederick and June (Dahlstrom) Livingston, and was raised in the family home on Oakmere Drive in North Muskegon alongside his brother, Fred. His father was the owner of Livingston Sheet Metal while his mother was a busy housewife. For the most part Scott experienced an upbringing that was fairly typical for the youth of his generation. He enjoyed things like riding his bike, boating, fishing, and hunting - a true outdoorsman to his core. As he got a bit older Scott became quite good at barefoot waterskiing. He was a student at North Muskegon Elementary and North Muskegon High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and football. Scott went on to graduate from Howe Military School in 1965. From there he went on to Adrian College, Wayne State, and University of Michigan. Not to be forgotten during his years in school was Scotts introduction to the young girl who would change the course of his life forever. Her name was Suzanne, and they met at a party when he was 16 and she was just 15. After dating for a time, they fell deeply in love and were married. Together they were blessed with three wonderful children: Jason, Brooke and Amie. Scott and Suzanne raised their children in a home on Lancaster in North Muskegon. As a father he was attentive and involved, and he enjoyed teaching his children about love, laughter, and honesty. There was nothing Scott loved more than being with his family. He enjoyed family trips to Lake Louise, Disney World, Arizona, and the Grand Canyon as well as trips to Canada with his son, Jason, and his brother, Fred. Scott also looked forward to family gatherings with the Casterlines in Northville, Michigan, camping with his family, and card night. Fishing with his family in Canada was another treasured tradition. There was also the time they rented an RV and drove to Florida with the Pannuccis. This was something they only did once! Scott greatly enjoyed the Lancaster neighborhood block parties. He always loved the holidays because it was time to just be together. Not to be outdone by the Christmas tree one year, Scott nailed it to the floor and wired it to the wall to keep it from continuing to fall over. That was certainly something to see! Although he and Suzanne later divorced, they remained friends. Throughout his career Scott was a successful co-owner of Gibraltar Fabricating & Karpet Steem with his brother, Fred. He was a savvy businessman throughout his career until he retired in the late nineties. Scotts retirement years provided him with more time for the things he really loved. He was thrilled to become a grandfather to the four grandchildren he adored. Scott enjoyed being with them no matter what they were doing. He loved holding them when they were little, watching them when he could, and being there for their activities and sporting events. Of course Scott always told them the best stories. Not having to work everyday also allowed him more time for cooking, antiquing, golfing, cookouts, and horseshoes. Scott wasnt afraid to experiment in the kitchen a little, although some of his creations turned out better than others. Scott also continued to come up with more fabricating ideas as he always had something in the works. Over the years Scott kept busy in other ways, too. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing, telling stories and jokes, Ducks Unlimited, and being a third degree Mason. Scott also attended First Congregational Church UCC and Community Methodist Church. He played horseshoes and did some antiquing and was known for his bonfires. Scott remained close to his best friends, Butch Casterline and Ron Pannucci, and the companionship of his toy poodles, Opie and Winnie, was important as well. He taught them all kinds of tricks. Kindhearted, patient, and understanding are words that come to mind when thinking of Scott Livingston. He could always make us laugh and was able to see the positive side of everything. Scott was a firm believer in the notion that honesty is always the best policy, and it was clear to see that he lived his life with this thought in mind. He was a very proud father and grandfather who loved nothing more than being surrounded by his loved ones. Fun-loving, jovial, and spirited, Scott was a blessing to those within his reach. Scott W. Livingston died on Friday, April 12, 2013. Scotts family includes his Children, Jason (Shannon Thompson) Livingston of North Muskegon, Brooke (Dan Mehney) Fisher-Livingston of Grand Rapids, Amie (Toby) Wendt of GA; grandchildren, Lexie Livingston, Chase Fisher, Peyton Fisher and Ava Wendt; brother, Frederic (Jean) Livingston; brother-in-law, Jonathan (Lori) Vento; mother of his children, Suzanne Kerr; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his parents. A service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 3:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the Clock Chapel - Muskegon with Rev. Ken Shady officiating. Memorials can be made to Harbor Hospice or ALS Association or American Cancer Society. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.