Gilbert Scott TALBOT

TALBOT, GILBERT SCOTT 1949 - 2005. A celebration of Scott's life will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Rood Bridge Park, 4000 SE Rood Bridge Road, in Hillsboro. Scott passed away peacefully at his Beaverton home on July 7, 2005. Love and support from family and friends surrounded him during his yearlong battle with lymphoma. Scott was born to Gilbert F. Talbot and Margaret Piper Talbot in Oregon City on Nov. 30, 1949. His childhood was spent with his loving family in what was then the small town of Clackamas. After graduating from Clackamas High School, Scott received his bachelor of science degree from Oregon State University (Go Beavs!). Scott married the love of his life, Barb, on Dec. 20, 1970, at his childhood home. Together they raised two wonderful children in Redland. His career was in landscape architecture. For the past 17 years he worked with the City of Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department, most recently serving as the development manager. Scott's love of nature was reflected in his efforts to expand the Hillsboro park system and develop regional greenspace and trails. He also had a passion for Hawaii, particularly the island of Maui, where he and Barb planned to live after his retirement. Scott believed in social justice, conservation and working toward one's goals. He loved to spend time outdoors, remember family history, and share stories around the dinner table. Many, many friends, relatives, co-workers, and acquaintances will miss Scott's gentle spirit, his dependability and his hearty laughter. We will think of him when we play dominoes or charades, ski down a slope on Mt. Hood, share a funny moment, listen to Hawaiian music, and whenever we see a beautiful sunset. Aloha a hui hou! We love you, farewell, until we meet again. Scott is survived by his wife, Barb; his son, Tony, of Juneau, Alaska; his daughter, Stacy of Portland; his sister, Susan, of Portland, and his brother, Bill, of Seattle. Remembrances may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, OR 97219, 503-245-9866 Published in The Oregonian on 7/15/2005.