Scott Lewis Grasty
Aug. 2, 1951 - March 9, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:42 AM PDT
Milwaukie, Ore.
Scott Lewis Grasty, age 56, of Milwaukie, Ore., died of natural causes at his home on March 9, 2008.
Scott was born with twin brother Steve in Nyssa, Ore., on Aug. 2, 1951, to Phyllis and Gene Grasty. He graduated from Ontario High School in 1969 and immediately joined the U.S. Army, serving one stay in Vietnam. Following his military service he joined the National Guard and moved to Burns to work for a short time at Teague Motor Company. He married Bonnie Jean Williams in Ontario on Sept. 1, 1973.
During his adult working life he was involved in the auto parts industry. Managing the NAPA Auto Parts store in Woodburn, owning and operating a Snap-On tool franchise for a number of years and being employed at the NAPA distribution center in a variety of roles. At the time of his death he was employed at Ott’s Friction Supply in Portland. Scott continued his education throughout his work life with numerous certificates and awards.
Scott’s interests included auto restoration/construction projects, wood working, building custom walking canes, hunting, fishing, sailing and boating. He and friends enjoyed an annual ATV outing to central Oregon. He had just returned from the 19th annual trip for that purpose before his death.
Scott’s survivors include his wife, Bonnie; son Brandon and his wife Emily (Seattle, Wash.); daughter Stacie and husband, Jake Jacoby (Caldwell, Idaho); six grandchildren; brothers Craig, Steve and Brent. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Pamela.
Services were held Friday, March 14 at the New Hope Community Church 11731 S.E. Stevens Road Portland, Oregon 97086. A reception with 200 friends and family followed. Scott was buried at Willamette National Cemetery in a private, veteran service. Donations in his memory may be made to Legacy Emanuel Pediatrics ICU 2801 N Gantenbein Portland, Oregon 97227.
