Gard, Scott Russell husband of Amy(Crabtree) Boswell/dh/Pat(McMurphy)
Burial Date: 2021, 02/08 Age: 70 Lot: 825 A A
Veteran – U.S. Marines 1969-1980
Scott Russell Gard, 70, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away February 2, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born November 28, 1950 in Sterling, the son of Russel Winfield and Millie Elizabeth Heter Gard. Scott attended Salina High School and later graduated from Sterling High School with class of 1969. He attended Northern Virginia Community College, and later received his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Scott has resided in various locations throughout his life, and in 2014 he moved to Sterling for his retirement years.
Scott served in the United States Marine Corps from December 30, 1969 until June 15, 1980. He worked for the Alcoa Corporation in TN, as an industrial engineer; worked for the Eaton Corporation in Hutchinson as a logistics manager; and for the VA Hospital in Topeka, as an energy project manager until his retirement in 2015.
He started the Veterans Equine Team, Inc. in Sterling, which was developed to pull the caisson wagon. Scott was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling; lifetime member of the American Legion Post #128 Sterling; lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge; and was a member of Path International. He enjoyed riding horses, singing, dancing, playing his guitar, reading, and working with his hands.
Scott was known for his infectious smile, generous spirit and his passion for animals. He always had a story to share, whether it was about his travels around the world, the “screaming deal” he just found or bragging on his kids to anyone who would listen. He played guitar and sang in the band Classics, a local gem at the Sterling American Legion on many occasions. Scott was the first to help someone in need and stepped in to assist.
On July 3, 1972, Scott was united in marriage with Pat McMurphy in Sterling. They later divorced. He later added bonus-dad to his resume on May 31, 2008, Scott was united in marriage with Amy (Crabtree)Boswell in Abilene, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his son, William Boswell of Austin, TX; two daughters, Jessie Boswell of Satellite Beach, FL, and Carlie Anne Boswell of Omaha, NE; four siblings, Dan Gard and wife Ann of Salina, KS, Maggie Lantez and Lewis Wacker of Lincoln, KS; Joe Gard and significant other Kristy of Salina, KS; and Jessica E. Gard of Salina, KS; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Charity Ann Gard; and brother, John W. Gard. Funeral service will be at 1:30 P.M., Monday, February 8, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, Sterling with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. The service will be live streamed for friends to view on Birzer Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery with military honors by the United States Marines Corps. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M., Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present. Memorials may be given to American Legion Post #128 Sterling in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Photo credits – Sally(Buel)Haggerty.
Vietnam
Doris Marie Frederick Gill passed away on July 8, 2020 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County. She was born October 23, 1927 to Walter and Vera Schroll Frederick. Doris graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1945. She attended Sterling College where she earned a teaching certificate. She taught school for several years in rural Reno and Rice Counties. While in college she belonged to the “Masks & Wig” Club and starred in several plays put on by the club. She also worked at the Sterling Hospital as a nurse’s aide. On June 8, 1947, Doris and Lex Milburn Gill were married at the First Methodist Church in Sterling, Ks. He died on March 10, 2006. Survivors include children, Dan Gill of Lyons, Ks, Lance and Vickie Gill of Abilene, Ks, and Debra and Don Groth of Hutchinson, Ks. Six grandchildren, Amanda Gill-Gentry of Boise, Id, Katie and Randy Purdue of Enterprise, Ks, Dustin and Jenna Huffman of Dayton, Oh, Andrew and Nicole Huffman of Bixby, Ok, Edie and Roger Perez of Bartlesville, Ok, Emilie and Michael Schulz of McPherson, Ks, Eleven great grandchildren, Madalyn Maw and Emma Gentry of Boise, Id, Charlie and Elsie Purdue of Enterprise, Ks, Cyndyl and Trystan Perez of Bartlesville, Ok, Payten and Tatum Schulz of McPherson, Ks, Ava Huffman of Dayton, Oh, and Jemma and Ezra Huffman of Bixby, Ok. Also, special cousins, Tom Frederick and Shirley of Alden, Ks, Raymond Frederick of Grand Rapids, Mi, Phyllis Fowler of Hutchinson, Ks, and Sister-in-law Phyllis Gill of Sylvia, Ks. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Lex M. Gill, son, Ronald Todd Gill, son-in-law, David F. Huffman, parents, Walter and Vera Frederick, brothers, William “Bill” Frederick, his wife Louise of Seattle, WA, Victor L. Frederick and his wife Opal of Hutchinson, Ks. Doris belonged to the First United Methodist Church of Sterling most of her life. She belonged to the United Brethren Church of rural Sterling for several years when she was a child. At the Sterling Church, she sang in the choir and taught several children’s classes at various times for many years. She belonged to the Lyons, Ks Chapter of Sweet Adelines. She had a song for everything and enjoyed singing duets with an uncle. She belonged to the Sterling Sorosis Club, the Sterling Country Club, where she played golf with the members of the Ladies Golf Association. She also belonged to the Women’s Golf Association in Hutchinson, Ks at Carey Park, the Highlands, and Lyons, Ks. She especially loved spending time with her children and cooking their favorite foods for their many get togethers. She was an avid bridge player and “May-I” player. She enjoyed seeing friends for “Coffee” at the Sterling Café to catch up on all the news. She loved reading and discussing books with fellow readers. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present. A private graveside service will be held at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Ks with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Sterling, Sterling Public Library, Sterling Country Club, or Friendship Meals, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.