Uncle Scott

Earlier I had informed everyone about the passing of my Uncle Scott. He was my mom's half brother. Today my family is gathered together for his memorial service. Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of an amazing man.

Here are the words from his obituary
DAVID SCOTT TIPLING Scott was born on June 3, 1969, in Kansas City, MO., and died peacefully in his sleep, on December 2, 2008 in Kansas City, KS. He attended school in several towns and graduated from high school in 1987, at Rich Hill, Missouri. During those earlier years, Scott came to know many people from all walks of life. He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was especially kind to older adults and would go around the neighborhood, and check on them and their health. Scott had a deep love for his family and was always there when they needed him. Scott loved to fish and could catch them when nobody else was having any luck. After high school graduation, Scott went to work for National Art Supply. Some years later, he graduated from Barbering School and became a barber in the Kansas City area, and had been at Southwest Barber Shop in Waldo for the past several years. Scott's mother, Ruby Tipling, preceded him in death in November, 2004. He leaves in this world his father, James Tipling and step-mother, Martha Tipling, a sister, Andrea Foulkes, two half-sisters, Margo Shull and Terry Malesky, and two step-sisters, Misty McGraw and Stormy Moore, as well as, his brother-in-laws, six nephews, one niece, and many other family members that will miss him greatly. Because of his desire to be friends with everyone he met, there will be many people who miss his cheerful greetings and sincere desire to please them. Scott will be cremated and a memorial gathering will be held in his honor at the Doubletree Hotel, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. (Arrangements: Highland Park Funeral Home & Crematory, State Avenue at 41st Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66102, (913) 371-0699 www.highlandparkfh.com)


My Uncle was such a cheerful man. He always had a smile on his face and wanted to make everyone laugh and feel wanted. He was always thinking about others above himself. I will miss him calling me Courtie and telling me I am his favorite niece (it's not as fun when you know you are the only one :) But I knew I was his favorite and I always used to tell him that he was my favorite uncle even though I had several. And He will always be my favorite uncle!!


Uncle Scott was known for random phone calls. He would call us up for no reason just to say hi and that he loved us. He knew I liked Tom Petty and every time he heard a Tom Petty song on the radio he would call to tell me he was thinking of me. When uncle Scott first met Preston he didn't know what to think! He pulled me over afterwords and told me he didn't know if Preston was fake. I assured him that Preston is always this happy, positive and full of energy. He then informed Preston and I that Preston should be a politician and run for office!!


My Uncle Scott died on December 2, 2008. He lived 39 short years. The Bible is true when it talks about our life being a short mist a vapor in the wind. I see this for sure in my Uncle's passing. I know he was proud of me and I know he loved me. He used to tell me about talking to his clients at work about me. I know my life has been forever changed by my Uncle Scott. His love was a pure love and just like his obituary said....he would have done Anything for me. I hope he knows I felt the same. Thanksgiving evening I felt the Lord telling me to call my Uncle. So I picked up the phone and dialed his number. I was able to talk with him and my Aunt Andrea. I was able to tell him one last time that I loved him. When I heard he died a few short days later I immediately began thanking God for that chance He gave me to say good-bye. I am thankful for the prompting to call him and I am thankful for being able to share those last few moments together. ALL my memories of Uncle Scott are great ones. I sure will miss him!!