Scott, Dr. Coleman L., 66, retired veterinarian, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 30, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Coleman was born August 12, 1944 to Coleman and Grace Scott in Sapulpa, OK. A graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma, he served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps at Fort Riley, KS before entering civilian life in Newton, KS. There he established Great Plains Pet Hospital and passionately cared for animals with love for over 36 years. His compassion for animals was second only to his love for God and for people. Coleman was also a private pilot and loved to fly.
Survivors: wife, Ruth Ann; children, Shawn Scott (Beatriz) of Rota, Spain, Julie Koehn (Warren) of Wichita and Jennifer Brown (Scott) of Maize; grandchildren, Garrett Koehn, Madalyn Koehn, Tomas Coleman Scott, Coleman Koehn, Lillyan Koehn and Tessa Brown; 4 siblings all residing in Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 300 N. Main, S-300, Wichita, KS 67202 or Trans World Radio Missions, c/o TWR Donor Services, P.O. Box 8700, Cary, NC 27512-8700. Viewing and family visitation, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, Downing Lahey West. Service, 10 a.m., Thursday, August 4, Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple in Wichita. Family visitation, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 3, Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
1944 - 2011 (66 years)