James Dudley Scott

James Dudley Scott (Jim) 1940-2025

Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy Shute-Scott, daughters Kris Scott (Focht), Karen Houle, son-in-law Tim Houle, and grandchildren Aiden and Addison Focht.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Naomi and Dudley Scott.

Jim was born on April 7, 1940, in Portland, Oregon.  He was active in church and became an Eagle Scout while living in an area of small farms near Beaverton, Oregon.

Jim retired from the Tektronix Facility Department after 32 years, the US Bank Facility Department after 4 years, and began a custom home building company in Brookings, Oregon.  He and Nancy moved to Hilton Head, SC in 2002 and Bluffton, SC in 2016.  The Sun City woodshop was his favorite place to expand his woodworking skills.  Water skiing, sailboarding, and kayaking were his favorite recreations.  He was also active as a craftsman at St. Helena’s Anglican Church in Beaufort, SC.