Scott Falb
October 30, 2011
Scott Falb lost his courageous fight with cancer on October 30, 2011, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines.
Scott was born on April 12, 1950, in Ames to Richard and Gloria Falb. He lived for many years throughout the state of Minnesota. In 1972 he married Janice Tedrow and they were blessed with one daughter, Sara. Scott worked for the Department of Transportation in traffic safety. He was very passionate about his work and made many friends throughout his tenure.
Scott loved watching movies, traveling the world, playing his guitar and reading. He collected an extensive library of music and books. He loved spending time at Gray’s Lake. He loved photography as well as animals – especially dogs.
Those left to cherish Scott’s memory are his wife, Janice; his daughter, Sara (Chris) Meadows; his father, Richard; his sisters, Sandy (Bob) and Sherry; five nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria.
To honor Scott’s wishes, he has been cremated and a Memorial Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2011, at the Quaker Meeting House, 4211 Grand Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association in honor of Scott Falb.
Their website is http://www.ecaware.org/
On-line condolences may be made to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kathy Miller Hough
11/02/2011
Jan
I am so sorry to hear this sorrowful news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Ruth Rehkamp Martin
11/01/2011
My sincere condolences to the family in the loss of your husband, father, brother and son. I have fond memories of all the Falb family growing up across the street from them as a child. My prayers are with you all now as you grieve Scott's loss.
Paula Moro
11/01/2011
Jan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Scott. I've worked with him since I started at the DOT in 1987. I learned a lot from him, and he always made me laugh. He will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don Shepherd
11/01/2011
Scott was a pleasure to know and work with. I wish we had more time together.
Vicky Huerth
11/01/2011
To Sherry and your family -- I'm very sorry to hear of your loss -- From reading about Scott, he was a wonderful person and had a great life -- and he will be greatly missed. May you and your family find comfort -- in his memory, and in the belief that his wonderful spirit lives on with goodness and God.
Anthony & Beth Jackson
11/01/2011
Jan,
We know this is a difficult time for you and your family and we share in your loss. He was far too young and had a lot to live for. As you work your way through the sunset of his earthly life, remember that this is a new sunrise for Scott. He'll be able to listen to all the music he wants (without driving you nuts) and he'll have so much to show you when you join him some day.
We will be thinking of you and your family and remember you in our prayers.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Anthony & Beth Jackson
Dick & Janelle Harmon
11/01/2011
Jan, Sarah, and Chris
We are truely sorry for the passing of Scott but we know he is truely in a better place. We made many long trips on the road over the years weather it be for work or Neville Concerts. He took me to my first John Prine conert on the way during one trip and with him the car was the only time I ever listened to NPR HA. We will also miss you all for Chicken at the Checkerboard. His family was always important to him and Sarah you where always the light of is eye. He will truely be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick and Janelle
Bob Scopatz
11/01/2011
Jan, Sarah, and Chris:
I'm so sorry for the loss of Scott. He was always a good friend and an outstanding colleague. I admired him in so many ways, but the most important thing now is how much he loved all of you. I have enjoyed visiting in Des Moines, and I remember how proud Scott was of Sarah's accomplishments and how much he enjoyed talking about his new son-in-law and visiting England. It was always a treat to hear the latest news on how things were going "across the pond."
I wish you all peace and a large measure of joy in the celebration of great guy, and a valuable life dedicated to saving lives.