THOMAS JAMES SCOTT

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THOMAS JAMES SCOTT Thomas James Scott died peacefully on November 20, 2013 at Evergreen Personal Care at the age of 93. Tom was born to Thomas James Scott and Mary Ann Brown both originally from County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He was predeceased by siblings, Eileen Hill, Mable Irwin and Olive Schisler. Survived by one sister Kathy Fitzpatrick. Tom married Joyce Flatt (Glenella, MB) July 26, 1954. Together they farmed and raised a family west of Ninga and lived on SE 23-3-19. Tom was raised in the cattle industry as his father was a cattle drover. He would collect and send boxcars of cattle to the stockyards in Winnipeg. Tom and Joyce raised purebred Hereford cattle. Tom and the children spent many years showing cattle especially in the 4-H program. Tom spent many years as a cattle judge for fairs across Canada. These fairs included the Pacific National Exhibition at Vancouver, the Calgary Stampede, Agribition at Regina, Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto, and Atlantic Winter Fair at Halifax. While president of the Canadian Hereford Association in 1965 he was invited to judge the National Exhibition in Santiago, Chile and promote Canadian cattle. In 1966 Mayor Magnacca proclaimed Tom an honorary citizen of Brandon for outstanding contribution to Manitoba Agriculture, specifically for his public relations work in South America. He was inducted into the Manitoba Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2006. Alan and Clair continue in the cattle business running a feedlot on the farm under the name Scott Brothers Livestock. Tom and Joyce retired to Boissevain in 1988. After moving to town Tom continued to go out to the farm most days. He adopted many tasks as his own, such as taking care of the yards and gardening. He enjoyed many a day driving in the pastures and checking on the cattle and fence lines. Tom is survived by his wife Joyce, and their four children and their families: sons, Alan (Bonnie), children Amber (Scott) Bennetts, Bryce (Brooklyn), Kalee; Craig (Kathy), children Thomas and Tegan; Clair (Lori), children Megan, Jana, and Cassandra; daughter, Michelle and one great-grandchild Evelyn, daughter of Bryce and Brooklyn. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's United Church, Boissevain on November 25 with Rev. Milo Spooner Craig officiating. Interment in Ninga Cemetery.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2013