Douglas King Obituary

Scottie as I new you as your cousin Bruce Kelly. Reading over some of the other entries I too remember all the good times we had together, the family get-togethers we always had around, X-mass, birthdays, summers at Twin Lakes, etc.. Somehow as our familes grew older we stopped having all those get-togethers. I missed them and we didn't get to see each other as much. I had the oppertunity to meet one of your sisters not long ago and came to realize that I have even more cousins now. Scottie your will always be remmebered in my heart and thoughts. You have left alot of good feelings and God Bless YOU. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Your cousin Bruce Kelly.

Scotty (as we called him in his younger years) and I were cousins only 6 months apart in age. We broke our arms at the same time and had great fun coloring while we had to remain "still". But the best times were when we got togther and played hide-and-go-seek-in-the-dark with our brothers. Our parents thought this was dangerous be we always got away with it until one of us would accidently bump our head on the cement basement post and the noise would give us away. The mischief was always something to look forward to.



Cherie

Dear Fern:



I was so glad I got to know Scott. I loved talking with him and remember how he loved Florida. We have bought a condo near Ft. Lauderdale. I'll think of him while we're there. Please Know that I think of you and thank you and Scott both for making my time in Streamwood so warm. I also appreciated Scott writing in my farewell book from Immanuel.

Through your unselfish and devoted Love for Scott - You set the bar high for us all. Thank You.



Blessings, peace, with Love



Pastor Elaine

Hello, I am Rhonda (Rhonnie) Scott was my brother. Though we met only once and spoke on the phone a few times I could see what kind of person he was. I wish we could have been closer.

I thank you for the love and care that you shared with both Rick and Scott. Rick was sort of a substitute Dad to my girls and I could talk to him anytime. Sometimes he would call or even stop by in the middle of the night.

May God bless you and your family for all you have done and keep you in his arms to comfort you in your grief

Scott & Rick are our beloved sons, the greatest joy and Blessings in our life. They made our life full and complete. Although they are gone, still they live --- forever in my heart

April 1, 2006





Dear Fern and All!





I am very pleased, grateful and honored to be able, along with Scott's family and friends, to sign his Guest Book. (and I quick prayer of thanks for whoever it was that came up with the wonderful idea of Legacy!)





My name is Bobbie and I am the eldest of the "Williams" family. Fern, you may recall that I am the one who originally contacted you many years ago regarding Rick.





Being the oldest and the closest to my mother-especially in her last years, I always kind of felt like I knew you and your husband because of all the things my mom told me about you. Until the end of her life, she always remained grateful, respectful and sure of the decisions she had made. She always appreciated you for the kind of people you were and for "stepping up to the plate", to provide all the things that children need-things that she couldn't give or provide. In my heart I know that my mom would want me to thank you from the bottom of her heart, and I am so happy to be able to do so!





I feel very fortunate that prior to Rick's passing, I did have the opportunity of getting to know Rick, his wife and their son, to some extent. Sadly, I never had the chance to meet and get too know Scott in person. But you know what? Because of the many things I learned about your family from my mother, Rick, other members of my family, and now my sister Kathie, it's easy to forget that I never actually met him. I also learned that you and George were wonderful parents, and that you are an awsome person and a wonderful mother. Being a mother myself, I can't imagine the pain of losing one child, let alone two. I just hope and pray that you can take some comfort in the lifetime of caring, sharing and love that you were all able to share.




Thank you also to the entire King family, for the caring, warm welcome you gave my sister Kathie, for all the love you gave unselfishly to my brothers, and for really being the caring kind of people you all seem to be. NO......make that the kind of people that I know you all are!





Again, on behalf of my Mother, my family and myself, THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU a million times over, for absolutely every- thing !!!! Please know that I will always keep Scott and Rick, as well as their "extended" family, in my thoughts and prayers.

I AM SCOTT'S AUNT. SISTER OF FERN. I REMEMBER WHEN RICK AND SCOTT BOTH CAME INTO OUR FAMILY. THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. AND THEIR PARENTS WERE SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF THEM. WE ALL LOVED THEM. SCOTT WAS VERY QUIET BUT VERY THOUGHTFUL AND LOVING. I WATCHED THEM GROW UP AND BECOME NICE YOUNG MEN. OUR FAMILY WAS A VERY CLOSE ONE. AND ON THE LAST TRIP I WAS THERE IN DECEMBER, TO SEE MY SISTER AND SCOTT HE LOOKED UP AT ME FROM HIS SCOOTER AND SAID "AUNTIE SHIRL, YOU WERE ALWAYS MY FAVORITE AUNT." I AM SO SORRY NOW I DID NOT GO OVER TO HIM AND HUG HIM.

My name is Laura and I was a niece of Scott's. My Mom Rhonnie was his sister. Growing up I knew Scott's brother who was also my Uncle Rick.

Rick was never really open about his family and I never knew he had a brother Scott until years later and a few years after that I found out Scott was also a relation to my Mom's side of the family. As a child my Uncle Rick was like a father figure to me. I was given the opportunity to meet my Uncle Scott but it was only for a few minutes, but honestly as soon as I saw him, I knew he was family since he looked just like everyone else.

I never was told anything about their parents. I am truely sorry for your loss and I have mourned the lost of both my Uncle Rick and now my Uncle Scott. No matter how much we were connected by blood. You were his family.I wish I knew more about Scott and sorry I never got the chance.

Again, to Scott's family and friends I am sorry for your loss.

Hi,

My name is Kathy

I am the 7th of 9 of the Williams children

If Scott had authored an autobiography, my part in the story of his life would probably not have added up to more than a short paragraph. He might have mentioned that he'd met with me, Ralph, Randy, Mark and Rhonnie. He probably would have tried to tell about how almost 20 years had elapsed between that day of our all meeting - and his telephone call to me in late 2005.

Recently - he invited me to his home. Although the circumstances were grim - he had already been diagnosed with cancer - I am still so Very Grateful that he offered me the opportunity to spend time with him.

During my visits - We didn't talk about anything specific - just stuff. One afternoon We sat together watched our favorite movie and ate food that his Mom had prepared. We had a good day.

I think that when everything is said and done - all any of us really want is at least one solid memory of a good day spent with someone that we care about.



To Scott's Mom Fern - thank you for welcoming me into your home and into your life - You are my brothers mother - I thank - we all thank you - for all that you gave of yourself to and for him.

Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your extended family. I truly feel blessed.



To all of the Scott's family at the Memorial service for Scott - Thank you oh-so-very much for doing your best to make me feel as if I did belong and making me feel welcome.



I pray that you all will be touched by God's grace.

WELCOME TO SCOTT'S GUEST BOOK



Since it looks like I am going to be the first person to write, I want to introduce myself and welcome everyone else who comes after me. My name is Debbie.



I will miss Scott. Even though we lived far away from each other, we were very close. We spent many hours talking on the phone- sharing our thoughts, hopes, disappointments, and dreams. He never failed to bring a smile to my face, or to offer a shoulder for me to cry on, when I needed it.



I want to express my condolences to his family. I also want to say how thankful I am for George and Fern- his loving and devoted parents. I especially want to thank Fern, for everything she did for my brother, during his long illness. She is truly an amazing woman with so much love to give. Thank you Fern....... for everything.



Please, while you are here- share a memory, write a letter to Scott, a note to the family, or whatever else you feel like sharing. Pictures would be welcome too. Scott was special to so many people. He touched many lives. Please share how he touched yours.



Thank you for coming. God bless!

WELCOME TO SCOTT'S GUEST BOOK.



Since I am the first person to write, I want to introduce myself and welcome everyone else who comes after me. My name is Debbie and I am Scott's sister.



Some of you may not even know that Scott had a sister, but he actually had 4 of us and lots of brothers too. You see I am his birth sister. I am also Rick's birth sister. Fern and George adopted them both.



I want to say how thankful I am that my brothers had such loving and devoted parents. I especially want to thank Fern for everything she did for Scott during his long illness. She is truly an amazing woman with so much love to give. Thank you Fern......for everything.



Please share a memory, write a letter to Scott, a note to the family, or whatever else you feel like sharing. Scott was special to so many people. He touched many lives. Please share how he touched yours.



Thank you for coming. God bless!