Re: [ihc] Scott Satterlund

["Allan Ericson" <lowvolt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim-

Thank you for sharing that. It means a great deal.

-Allan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hadfield" <jhadfiel@domain.elided>
To: "IHC Digest" <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 4:49 PM
Subject: [ihc] Scott Satterlund


> Jack Campbell typed this up and sent it to me. 
> I am forwarding it to this list for those that were unable to attend.
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> On Sunday, October 26, a memorial service was held for
> family, friends, and co-workers, and admirers of Scott Satterlund. 
> The "celebration" service was held at the Sweetbrier 
> Inn & Suites in Tualatin, Oregon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
> 
> The moment Cyndi Satterlund arrived, the room was
> transformed. Beautiful bouquets and roses brightened
> every table. Easels were set, and framed pictures of
> Scott and his family where arrayed. Photo albums
> appeared. Lastly, numerous presentation boards were
> set up at the front of the room, with a thought
> provoking and diverse selection of photographs from
> Scott Satterlund's life. Here, we had the opportunity
> of seeing Scott as a boy, a dear son, a young man, 
> an outdoorsman, an appreciated co-worker, a husband, 
> and a father. At the rear of the Columbia room, a 
> banquet of monumental proportions was set for Scott's 
> friends and loved ones. I was only able to make my way 
> through half of the delicious offerings before my 
> plate was full to heaping. Wine, draft beer, coffee, 
> iced beverages and soft drinks were also served.
> 
> Throughout the banquet room, while people ate and
> raised glasses together, I could feel spirits lifted
> as Scott joined us in the subject of every
> conversation. I was grateful to be able to speak to
> even a handful of those that knew Scott like Ira
> Matheny, Jack Alexander, Kevin Moelk, and Kris
> Trachsel.
> 
> Soon, we all took our seats as Cyndi turned our hearts
> to the podium. Silent moments were gratefully broken
> with smiles, laughter, and remembrances of who Scott
> was and how he lived. For over a half-hour, a long
> procession by family, friends, and business associates
> took turns at the microphone. As an International
> Harvester enthusiast, I was struck by the reality that 
> reverberated again and again today. Scott's most 
> precious contribution to the lives of so many was 
> that he made them laugh and filled the days of those 
> around him with joy.
> 
> Scott's time with us was far too brief, but I hope
> that heavy hearts were made somewhat lighter, and
> thoughts of the tragic loss replaced with the good
> memories Scott has left behind. We need to consider
> ourselves fortunate for the time we did have.