Wilfred Earl Scott (Scotty), 83, of Oak Harbor, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer in his sleep on Aug. 9, 2013, surrounded by his loving children.

Scotty was born in Palisade, Colo. on Nov. 7, 1929, where he lived until 1948. He married Jedwiga (Hedy) Deptula in 1949 until her death in 2008. They were happily married for 59 years.

A career Navy man, Scotty enlisted right out of high school in 1948, working his way through the ranks until he retired in 1973 after 25 years of service, reaching the status of Lieutenant Commander.  

After retirement, he started a successful construction company which he ran until his second and final retirement in 1995.

An avid outdoorsman, he was the happiest when he was fishing, crabbing, hunting and tinkering in his shop.

He is survived by Alice Saiz and husband Leonel, Linda Wood and husband Paul, Robert (Bob) Scott and wife Sherrie; seven grandchildren: Christine, Vincent, Christopher, Barbara, Paul, Jaclyn and John; seven great grandchildren: Vincent, Christian, Tobi, Mathew, Chloe, Cameron and Carter and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Myrtle Scott, his brother Robert Scott and beloved wife Hedy Scott.

The family requests in lieu of flowers a memorial donation be made to your favorite charity. No public services are planned.