Walter Murray Scott, 104, of Cottonwood, formally of Prescott and Flagstaff passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006. He was born November 18, 1902 North of Calgary, in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada to Charles and Margaret Scott.

At the age of 17, his parents brought him to Los Angeles where he found a job in a bank as a bank bell hop and then became a Vice President. While working at the bank he attended night school and after 18 years he received a law degree.. He was a member of the California State Bar Association for more then 50 years.

He met and married Mary Alice Upton and together the raised two children and enjoyed 67 years of marriage.

Mr. Scott moved to California to Prescott in 1992 and then to Cottonwood Village in January of 2002.

He enjoyed reading the paper and politics. He was one you could not help but like. He will be missed greatly.

Mr. Scott is survived by his son Mike and his wife Teddy of Flagstaff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 1998 and daughter, Lucy Margaret Joyce in 1980.

Interment will take place at Citizens Cemetery. On Saturday December 9th at 10:30 a.m. a Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, 3600 N. 4th St, Flagstaff.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to your local hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Novel Owens Mortuary.