Lyle Spencer Scott, age 57, of Shenandoah, IA passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at his home.

Lyle was born on May 29, 1951 in San Mateo, CA; the son of William Scott and Marynell Ruth (Bishop) Fitch. He served his country as a soldier in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Germany.

Lyle was the owner and operator of Drywall Plus. He had a love for camping, fishing, enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He adored spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marynell Ruth (Bishop) Fitch in 1991.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Linda (Sanders) Scott of Shenandoah, IA, father William Scott and wife Sandra of Scotts Valley, CA, children; Charity Guerrero and husband Miguel of Hollister, CA, Olivia Scott of St. Joseph, MO, Shera Scott Thomas and husband Kenneth of Bronx, NY, Melody Scott of San Jose, CA and Ben Scott and wife Tiffany of Maryville, MO; step-children Angela Kelmel and husband Kevin of Barnard, MO, Josh Shackelford and wife Jennifer of Filmore, MO, Tim Shackelford and wife Christy of Tarkio, MO, Justin Shackelford and expecting special friend Megan Colt of Kansas City, MO and Jameson Shackelford and special friend Brittanie of Prescott, IA; 25 grandchildren; sisters Ilene Gutierrez of Lompoc, CA and Ellen Waddell and husband Gary of San Juan Bautista, CA; brother Walter Scott of Bakersfield, CA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday; November 1, 2008 at the First Christian Church in Tarkio, Missouri. The family will greet friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. There will also be family visitation on Thursday; October 30, 2008 at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Platteville Cemetery near Bedford, Iowa. Military rites will be accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164 in Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.