Donald Ray Scott, 93, died Wednesday, March 26 in Flagstaff. He was born Feb. 16, 1915 in Indianapolis to Raymond Peter Scott and Minnie Butterworth Scott. He lived in Indianapolis until his move to Flagstaff in 1998 with his daughter, son-in-law and grandsons, with whom he had lived since 1988.

Mr. Scott graduated as salutatorian from Butler University, Indianapolis, in 1936, with a major in chemistry. He was employed as a metallurgist by Allison's, eventually a division of General Motors, upon his graduation and worked for them until his retirement in 1972. His work there resulted in hundreds of patents, most significantly for his work in developing metal alloys that could sustain the compression and high temperatures of the engines used in World War II fighters and bombers. He supervised a lab of 98 people during the war that was designing, testing and producing these engines instrumental in winning the air war. Mr. Scott will be remembered by family and friends for his ever-gentle heart, self-effacing nature and personal integrity, as well as his love of fishing and nature, tireless gardening, gifted woodworking skills and the sparkle in his eye and sweet smile when a child entered a room. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Goodwin Scott, in 1988. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Deasy, M.D. and son-in-law, J. Scott Deasy, M.D. of Flagstaff; 3 grandsons; and 3 great-granddaughters.

Memorial services will take place at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Flagstaff at noon, Saturday, April 5, with a Celebration of Life reception to follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Mr. Scott's name to North Country Health Care, 2920 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 to aid uninsured children through an established endowment.