Scott William Vollink
October 14, 1981 to July 10, 2004
Scott, you became one of my closest friends over the past summer. I just can’t believe that you are gone. I was hoping to come visit you this coming year while you were at school. I guess that wont be happening now. You are now in good hands with the Lord. I’ll miss you.
Scott, I know you are gone but, I also know that you will always be with me and others in our hearts and memories. I think the below song from the Lion King Musical will always remind me that your passion and memory will always live on.
He Lives in You (Reprise)
The Lion King [Original Broadway Cast]
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Night and the spirit of life calling mamela
And a voice just the fear of a child answers mamela
Ubu khosi bo khokho [This is the throne of our ancestors]
We ndodana ye sizwe sonke [Oh, son of the nation]
Wait, there’s no mountain too great
Hear the words and have faith
Have faith
He lives in you
He lives in me
He watches over
Everything we see
Into the water
Into the truth
In your reflection
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in me
He watches over
Everything we see
Into the water
Into the truth
In your reflection
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in me
He watches over
Everything we see
Into the water
Into the truth
In your reflection
He lives in you
He lives in you
He lives in me
He watches over
Everything we see
Into the water
Into the truth
In your reflection
He lives in you
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Scott’s Obituary from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reads:
Scott William Vollink, age 22 of Minnetonka, went to meet his Lord on Saturday, July 10, 2004 in Pullman, WA. Preceded in death by grandmother, Thelma Vollink; and grandparents, Carroll and Thelma Hauser. Survived by beloved sister, Leah; parents, Bill & Kathy Vollink; grandparents, James & Eileen Vollink; aunts & uncles, Fred & Elaine Palmer, Wayne & Grace Hauser, Ellis & Gloria Hauser, Richard & Barbara Marks, Gerald & Dorothy Hauser, Robert & Jane Madsen, Lee & Ronda Irvine, Jim & Sheryl Irvine, and Kim & Lois Heckert; many, many cousins and friends. Scott was attending Washington State University, studying international business and finance. He realized many of his goals, traveling twice to Europe, Hawaii, Panama, Mexico and Canada. Scott loved to hike the mountains and be in the wide open spaces. Scott also loved being with family and friends. He had a quiet compassion for the underprivileged and animals. Scott was a member of the National Honor Society at Hopkins High and WSU. He played J.O. volleyball in MN and was a 2-year member of the WSU Men’s Volleyball Club where he assisted with scorekeeping. He also loved to watch sports and had an extreme interest in European architecture and a great talent for photography. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Memorial service Saturday, July 17th, 4 PM, with visitation 2 hours prior to service at Minnetonka United Methodist Church, 17611 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 952-938-9020
Published in the Star Tribune from 7/15/2004 – 7/16/2004 and can be found online here.
Thank you for posting your goodbye to Scott. I am one of Scott’s 14 first cousins who mourn for him, his parents and sister. This event has cratered our family and many friends. He was greatly loved and we will miss him terribly. He has always been very special to all of us. Thank you for sharing our grief.
Dianne Rench and family
Tom-
Thank you for the wonderful memorial website that you have up for Scott. He was a wonderful brother, son, relative and friend to all. He loved everyone, and will be missed by many people. We are planning a memorial for Scott on September 10th in Seattle, WA. Just for anyone who would be able to come.
We miss and love you, Scotty! Love, Leah 🙂
I am very sorry to here about the loss in your family. I did not know Scott, but I do feel like I have lost a relative. Again I am sorry for your loss and may the memories last a lifetime.
SSgt Corey Michael Vollink
U.S. Air Force / Combat Arms Instructor
Nellis AFB, Nevada
I had the privilege to have a number of classes with Scott while we both attended WSU. I can remember one occasion when my presentation crashed & he had a backup disk that saved me from failing my presentation. He was a genuine, kind, & giving person and will truly be missed. Please let me know when & if there will be a memorial in Seattle as I would love to attend. My thoughts are with you 🙂 – Liz
I would just like to say that it was an outstanding thing for you to post this on your website about Scott. I am one of the many cousins Scott had. I really never had the opportunity to spend time with him, but always heard the great stories from my great uncle (his grandfather) Jim. My thoughts and prayers still go out to the family.
SGT Nichole Gibson
US Army, MP
Eagle Base, Bosnia