Scott Alanson Davis

Scott Alanson Davis June 22, 1944--Aug 29, 2026

Scott grew up in Kirkland, WA. He was the son of Alanson Bewick Davis (UW School of Drama) and Patrice Maryle Scott Davis (RN). He lived for 54 years in Shorewood on the Sound in Burien, where he took his last breath. He is survived by brother Robert (Sandra), wife Beth (nee Eldred), son Bruce (Moyan), daughter Gwen (John Watling), beloved cat Simba, as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.

An active childhood included boyhood adventures on Lake Washington and at the Scott family farm in Maple Valley with brother Rob and neighborhood friends. He participated in Boy Scouts, Explorer Search and Rescue, his church youth group and the Mountaineers. Thus began a lifelong love of mountaineering. He summited several Cascade and Olympic peaks, but his favorite was always Mnt Rainier (Tahoma). He climbed "The Mountain" several times via different routes, even into retirement.

A fond memory of time shared with his dad was spending much of his childhood on the campus of the UW, observing and later helping his father build sets for UW plays. He never forgot helping his dad build sets for the professional productions held at the Aqua Theater on Green Lake in the 1950s and '60s.

A graduate of Lake Washington HS (1962), Scott attended the US Coast Guard Academy, WWSC and the UW (BS Math, 1968). Following graduation he began a 37 year career as a Systems Engineer with IBM, retiring as an Executive Consultant. His assignments took him around the world. Scott took great pride in his work, where he was known for problem solving and persistence. Scott believed in the integrity of his company and had much respect for his colleagues, attending monthly retiree lunches until illness prevented it.

Raising a family in the Shorewood neighborhood of Burien, Scott served as president of the community club, as well as supported his kids' many activities. He truly loved being a dad. To his children Scott was the ultimate grounding place--never in the spotlight but available to listen and offer sound advice. He was an assistant girls' baseball coach, a boys' soccer coach, a supporter of Summer Swim League at Arbor Heights pool, a Scout Master (leading many 50 mile backpacking trips) and a dedicated Camp Fire dad. His kids and their friends remember him as a tireless camping and skiing companion, and a dependable transportation buddy for endless practices, activities and milestones. Scott taught his family to sail, ski and hike the beautiful PNW. Through these adventures he taught them to appreciate nature and enjoy the magnificence of the outdoors. Above all he instilled the enduring values of hard work, continuous learning and a deep obligation of service to others.

Retirement simply shifted Scott's life's work to community service. Alongside his wife, Beth, Scott became a mainstay of the White Center Kiwanis Club, where he became an advisor to the New Start HS and Evergreen HS service KEY Clubs. Scott and Beth represented the WC Kiwanis at several community organizations and spent many hours with Cascade Middle School and EHS youth work parties at nearby Thurnau County Park and the White Center Food Bank.

During retirement, Scott also mastered the art of leisure. He was ever curious and eager to learn, subscribing to several magazines, reading The Seattle Times daily and collecting hundreds of books. He followed politics closely, especially focusing on the immigration, fairness and equity issues that affected his north Highline neighbors. Spending time at the family cabin on Hood Canal was an all too rare treat to be shared with family and friends.

Scott cared about his neighbors and he loved his family. "Family" came to include extended cousins, nieces and nephews as well as Bruce and Gwen's friends from childhood through adulthood. He loved and greatly missed his KEY Club kids when his health no longer allowed him to participate with them. In his last months he became attached to the caregivers who tended him so faithfully. All were his friends and family.

The family wishes to thank the several caregivers who spent long nights making Scott's life easier, the dedicated staff of Evergreen Hospice, and our wonderful neighbors for their support during Scott's illness and after.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 10, 2027 at the Hall at Fauntleroy in West Seattle.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the White Center Food Bank where Scott volunteered, or to any charity of your choosing that supports youth and families.

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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle