SCOTT NEWSOM

Condolences & Memories (44 entries)

• Hi Chuck and family.So very very sorry for your loss.You are in our prayers. - Posted by: Ryan Johnson (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2013

• Ann and family, I want you to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts at this time of deep sorrow. I hope that you are sustained by the support of friends and loved ones. May the heaviness of your grief be interrupted by moments of joy and gentle care. Elspeth - Posted by: Elspeth MacEwan (Friend) on: Apr 01, 2013

• I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. Those we love never die but live forever in our hearts. - Posted by: Maggie Luer ( Eason) (Co- worker Grace Emergency) on: Mar 24, 2013

• Anne, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Karen Slatcher (Co-worker) on: Mar 19, 2013

• Chuck, Ann, David and Paul, There is no way that we can imagine the pain and grief that you all must be experiencing. We do know however that you will find strength in each other through the days that follow. The four of you and Scott are in our thoughts, stay strong for each other. Much Love to You All, John, Karen, Kate and Tom Richards - Posted by: John, Karen, Kate & Tom Richards (Family Friends) on: Mar 17, 2013

• I was so sad to hear this news. Scott was such an angel. He was my wilderness skill instructor and he was so much fun, we made him eat ants and he had this wilderness guide that he would read to our group while going blueberry picking. He always brought a smile to our faces. RIP Scott, you'll never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. - Posted by: Heng (Camper) on: Mar 15, 2013

• I didn't knos Scott the greatest, We weren't best friends, we weren't family, but we knew each other. He was my councilor at RRBC in the summer of 2010. He helped me get through a troublesome time in my life and I am greatful to have met him. I remember the first time I actually talked to him. We sat and talked for at least 2 hours. From that point on I have been grateful with life. I last talked to Scott in mid September 2012. The last message I sent him was: We will talk soon, I promise. And I do talk to him. 2 times a week. All I hope is that he can hear it. Scott showed me this verse the morning after we actually talked. Romans 8:38-39. I wish the Newsom family the best of luck. Blessings. - Posted by: Noah Chivers () on: Mar 15, 2013

• On behalf of the entire community of St Pauls High School and College, we express our sincere sympathies and offer our prayers for Scott, family...and all who knew him, and thus were better for having known him! GOD WATCH OVER SCOTT...and all he has left behind! A lovely and deserving celebration of Scott's life! I was honored to attend! John Robertson - Posted by: John Robertson () on: Mar 13, 2013

• My condolences to all of you who are grieving. It's hard to lose a son so young and especially hard to lose him to suicide. I've been there. I pray that you will find comfort, hope and peace as you wrestle with your questions, the pain, the sluggish exhaustion, the tears, the emptiness, your longings. May God be with you and may you be acutely aware of his presence and his love. - Posted by: Debbie Haughland Chan (Friend of friends) on: Mar 13, 2013

• Ann, Charlie and family, may the love and support of your family and friends comfort you. The beautiful spirit of Scott will be a bright star in the night sky to bring you comfort. - Posted by: Cheryl Telford (co-worker Grace ER ) on: Mar 13, 2013

• I remember Scott mostly as one of the cute lil Newsom boys I saw every week at GNF who could speak with great intelligence way beyond his years. There are no words when dealing with such a great loss so I'm just sending HUGZ to all the family and friends. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Celindy O () on: Mar 13, 2013

• The obituary is a beautiful tribute to a young man who clearly touched many lives in a positive way. I extend my sympathies and prayers to Scott's family. - Posted by: Kim (friend of Scott's aunt) on: Mar 13, 2013

• To Paul and Family: I cannot imagine trying to move on from a devastation such as this, but I wish you all the best to stay strong and continue on. I personally only spoke to Scott once in my life, but I remember every word of that conversation, and I heard him singing on multiple occasions which, remembering his voice, pulls at my heartstrings. Depression is a terrible demon that ruins so many lives, and I encourage anyone struggling with it to seek help and not to try to live on their own. Reading this obituary brings tears to my eyes, hearing about all of the wonderful things that Scott did for himself and others throughout his short-lived life. Paul, please reach out to your classmates, we all would love to help you through this unimaginably tough time so that you can live and continue to do great things in your brother's name. I am so sorry for your terrible loss, but just remember that Scott is in a wonderful place that I'm sure is very peaceful. My deepest condolences go out to everyone that is affected, and I hope that I'll be able to see and speak to you soon Paul, when you are ready to come back to school. - Posted by: Ty Hodge () on: Mar 13, 2013

• Thanks Chuck for sharing such a beautiful tribute to your son. Ann, Chuck, David and Paul, you are all in my prayers as you seek comfort and peace in your sorrow. So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Pauline Peters (friend) on: Mar 12, 2013

• Rest in paradise Scott. Never talked to you in school but I know you were the smiley loving person that everyone looked up to. Thinking of you and your family. - Posted by: Brooke Ellie () on: Mar 12, 2013

• Dear Ann and Family, My heart aches for you. Praying that His " Everlasting Arms " will embrace you. What a comfort for you to know that Scott is "absent from the body and present with the Lord". I am working so cannot attend Scott's service, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.. - Posted by: Marilyn McCammon (friend and co-worker from Grace Emergency) on: Mar 12, 2013

• Scott will be remembered, by me and by all others, for his beautiful voice, his kind and soft-spoken nature, and his perfect comedic timing. He was an absolute gem; I am thankful to have known him, the little that I did, and am so incredibly sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Nikki Nault (chamber singer) on: Mar 12, 2013

• Well I was attending Red Rock, I had the honor to have Scott as my skill director for all my skills. He was a remarkably talented young man and I have many great memories with him. I also had the pleasure to know him through elementary school for a little while. He touched my life and a lot of my friends lives. God bless - Posted by: Lucy (Camper - Red Rock Bible Camp) on: Mar 12, 2013

• I was never in his class. I was a year younger but for the 6 years I attended MBCI I always would see Scott in the halls and hear him sing during chapel. He always had an attitude that put a smile on my face and everyone else's. May he rest in Peace and my condolences to all of Scott's family and friends. - Posted by: Luke Wagener (schoolmate) on: Mar 12, 2013

• My heart is feeling overwhelming compassion for you at this time. Dealing with depression with one of my own children who is incredibly gifted as yours was, I can only imagine the grief that fills you at this time. We know that God knew his heart and my prayer is that his pain is over and he is sitting at His right side now. - Posted by: Esther Dyck () on: Mar 12, 2013

• I have so many memories of Scott when our two families would get together for visits, celebrate birthdays and other milestones along the way. His gentle, kind and sweet spirit always made me smile. It was an honor to have Scott in our lives. We will miss him more than words can express. - Posted by: Maureen Neudorf (Friend) on: Mar 12, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Michelle Stephens ((co-worker) Grace Emergency) on: Mar 12, 2013

• My deepest sympathies to you and your family Ann. Your heart must be breaking. Keep your friends and family close-it's so important during this sad time. Take care, my thoughts are with you, Charlie and the boys. - Posted by: Brenda Wales ((co-worker Grace Emergency)) on: Mar 12, 2013

• Dear Newsom Family, it is an unbelievable Loss of a wonderful young Man. Our hearts and Thoughts as well as Prayers are with you. Scott made a difference at Bodenseehof by his wonderful Character. My wife and I are convinced that Scott's Character displayed the Love, gentleness, kindness, care and Joy of His Parents as well of the whole Family. Thank you for allowing us to have Scott for a very significant Time here at Bodenseehof. We commit the whole Family into the Care of our Savior Jesus Christ whom Scott loved so dearly. Scott has peace now and we pray that the whole Family and all of his close Friends are allowed to experience the embrace of The good shepherd. Jesus is the Victor and he is going to wipe all Tears away. In Him sincerely Heinz and Ute Spindler - Posted by: Heinz and Ute Spindler (Working at and Leading Bodenseehof together with a wonderful Team) on: Mar 12, 2013

• To know Scott appears to have been a true blessing. In my experience, simply encountering him was an incredible thing. Though I did not know him well, his kindness and warmth was always evident. His life I'm sure was a true testimony to a life of love, though I saw but a flash of his greatness, I was inspired by his character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this season of sorrow. - Posted by: Anonymous () on: Mar 12, 2013

• Went to CIT and counselled a summer at Red Rock with Scott and we spent many of our breaks playing some competitive games of Dutch Blitz and chess (in which he would always beat me). He was so intelligent, but more than that he had one of the most kind and gentle spirits of anyone I have ever known. - Posted by: Kelly () on: Mar 12, 2013

• There are things in life that we don't want to happen but have to accept and people who we can't live without but have to let go. Scott has had the most amazing impact on my life and several others from MBCI and will always be missed and remembered with love and compassion. He was always the light at school who was there to help someone with a difficult project or assignment. Suffice it to say, I would not have gotten through school without him as a wonderful friend. He was the star of the Orchestra at MBCI and now he is in Heaven's own Choir and Orchestra himself. Even though he has passed, he will be forever happy. - Posted by: Brayden Krebs (Friend and Student) on: Mar 11, 2013

• I met Scott during an MBCI Mountain climbing club and remember his fervor for life even as a young boy. He loved to put hot sauce on everything! Even his pancakes! Prayers and thoughts to his family. - Posted by: Alexis Goertz (mountaineer ) on: Mar 11, 2013

• I first met Scott when we were in Grade 8, in the Junior Provincial Honour Band. He was first chair trumpet and I was second - something which among most trumpet players of any age would have been reason for envy or an awkward tension. However, being both shy and polite in the strange new environment we managed to exchange pleasantries without any such tension developing. The following year Scott sat second chair in the Intermediate Honour Band while I sat first. I never made much of an effort to work up a real conversation but I could tell that Scott was as into the music as I was and easily far more modest about it than I. In Grade Ten I once again sat second chair while he sat first chair, and he shared a few of the solos with me as both a way to rest his chops and I think as a way of sharing the music and acknowledging our shared experiences. While I never got to know him very well personally, it was always a pleasure to make music with him and I was surprised and saddened when I did not see his name come up in the Senior Honour Bands that I continually pursued. Since starting university I have been graced with his presence a few more times, through a mutual friend from high school who is also studying music alongside me. My friend hosts nights of board games every once in a while, and I was pleasantly surprised to see Scott at a few of them, once more being given the opportunity to share some friendly moments of laughter and creativity. Having known him only through the events at which we coincidentally shared experiences, hearing the news from said mutual friend was shocking and disturbing. Over the next few days I learned of his activities over the past couple years and I now have an idea of just how many lives he has touched with his beautiful soul. May he rest peacefully, and my heart goes out to the wealth of family and friends he has left behind. - Posted by: Miles (Acquaintance) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Anne, Chuck, David, and Paul My prayers with all of you during this time of grief and heartache. Although he will be missed here on earth he is in comforting arms of God now. Big hug from my family and I. - Posted by: Julie Medwid (Family Friend ) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Ann I can't imagine what you and your family are going through. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time. May the strength of family and friends help to ease this pain you are feeling. Deepest sympathies, take care of yourselves. - Posted by: Marna Laurans (co-worker Grace Emerg. ) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Scott's kindness, warmth and always inscrutable intellect helped to define my childhood and as a result the person I am today. I will always cherish the friendship I had with him; whether out on the field or goofing around in the never-dull Newsom home. Scott, you will be missed. - Posted by: John Patterson (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Thank you Scott for blessing me/us at MBCI as you shared your gift of music on a number of occasions. Heaven is the richer for it! May God comfort Scott's family and friends - He is faithful. - Posted by: Mary Unruh (Teacher at MBCI) on: Mar 11, 2013

• I have many fond memories of Scott during the years that he was part of my family daycare. It was an honour to be a part of his life and to watch him develop throughout his early years. I will always remember Scott as a kind and gentle spirit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Rhona Reimer (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Scott, in his semester as a mentor with CanU, was absolutely brilliant with the grade 5 & 6 kids with which he worked. His gentleness, kindness, pervasive smile and obvious love for the kids was powerful and effective. Scott had an impressive and beautiful impact in the lives of the many kids with which he worked. Our thoughts and prayers for the Newsom family have been and will be ongoing. - Posted by: Roger ((Director of CanU)) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Ahh: that smile- always lit up our clinic and lifted our hearts when Scott came by. Our thoughts are with the Newsom family as you heal from this incredibly sad loss. - Posted by: Dr R Bruce McFarlane and Team (Orthodontist) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Dear Newsom Family: It is with heavy heart that I read Scott's obituary. I too suffered from depression. I was diagnosed with major depression with pyscotic features and my sister saved my life by getting me admitted to the intensive care psych ward at HSC. Two years later I am in full recovery, off medication and on speakers bureau for United Way. I share my story to offer hope, give back and smash stigma. If you ever want to talk, just know I am here, as is the Canadian Mental Health Association. Scott was a wonderful young man and my deepest condolences. Sincerely, Lisa Shaw - Posted by: Lisa Shaw (Did not know Scott, but I too suffered from depression) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Scott was a frequent library visitor at MBCI and I had the pleasure of knowing and admiring him. His quiet, gentle manner and shy smile were always a delight along wih his unfailing courtesy and the occasional joke. I share your grief and faith. - Posted by: Sylvia Mason Wiebe (Teacher) on: Mar 11, 2013

• To the Newsom Family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. God's compassion is great and I believe Scott has found peace. My heart aches for those who will miss him greatly. Our prayers will continue for your family. May God hold you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Maxine Gacek (MBCI School Receptionist) on: Mar 11, 2013

• Scott was gentle, brilliant, kind, loving, insightful, unpretentious, loved by all, admired, courageous and stoic - as we summitted Mt. Indefatigable together. - Posted by: Brian (Teacher, friend) on: Mar 10, 2013

• My heart aches for your loss, Ann and Charlie. Clearly Scott was an incredible young man, loving in nature, full of heart, stalwart in faith, and deeply talented. Our daughter's friend, who knew him from Red Rock and shared his love of music, spoke of his wonderful character. May Jesus sustain your precious hearts. He knows all your moments, sheds all your tears, and holds you dear--the same arms now holding Scott. Prayers and love, Debra - Posted by: Debra Esau Maione (Friend) on: Mar 10, 2013

• Scott was a counsellor for our son's first camp experience at Red Rock. Braydon really enjoyed Scott, and we will remember him with his warm, friendly smile, and caring personality. Our prayers are with his family. - Posted by: Braydon (Camper - Red Rock) on: Mar 10, 2013

• I will always remember Scott's musical talents at both MBCI and in the Concert Choir at U of M. - Posted by: Amy () on: Mar 10, 2013

• To know Scott was a blessing - a wonderful young man and what an infectious smile he always had for those around him. Our hugs, love and prayers to his family. - Posted by: Vincent & Kris (friends) on: Mar 09, 2013