of Harrison, AR
October 9, 1954 - August 23, 2019
Scott Edwin Fancher, age 64, of Harrison, Arkansas, departed this life on August 23, 2019, at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison. Scott was born in Springdale, Arkansas on October 9, 1954, to Burr and Melva Fancher. Scott spent his formative years in Lebanon, Oregon, where he graduated from Lebanon Union High school in Lebanon, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melva Jean (Beckford) Fancher.
He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Scott graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Ag. Business, graduated from UALR William H. Bowen school of Law with a Juris Doctorate and from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville with a Legal Letters Masters Degree in Agricultural Law.
He served as County Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency portion of USDA in several counties in the state of Arkansas. His informal education carried him from the hay and sheep fields of Oregon, ranches in Wyoming, diving in the Maries Corps, rice fields of California, cattle farms of Arkansas, canoe/lodging business on the Buffalo National River, river guiding in Oregon and Idaho, gold dredging in California, shipyards of Louisiana and oilfields of Alaska to name a few. His curiosity and sense of adventure were a driving force in his life and he excelled in nearly every endeavor. He was a champion of the underdog. He saw the best in others and encouraged their dreams and aspirations. He was particularly proud of his work with the farmers he served. Scott also served on the board of the Mountain Meadows Monument Foundation where he and others worked tirelessly in the pursuit of National Landmark status for the Mountain Meadows Massacre site in Utah. He was past commander of the VFW Lodge at Carrolton.
Scott is survived by his wife, Karen Lee (Clark) Fancher; his children: Shannon Fancher, Laura Simpson, Jacob Fancher, Rachel Fancher, and their spouses; his grandchildren: Luke, William, Emma, Trey, Halle, Kathryn, Lauren, Logan, Ben and George; his father, Burr E. "Doc" Fancher, and step mother, Ada of Albany, Oregon; his sisters, Teresa McQuiston of Lebanon, Oregon and Connie Wahl of Albany, Oregon; his brother, Michael Fancher of Los Gatos, California; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 am in Harrison, Arkansas at Union Baptist Church on Hwy 206. Family and friends will gather following the service at the Carrolton Lodge, west of Alpena, Arkansas on Hwy 412.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to your choice of Hospice of the Hills, Harrison, Arkansas, Research of pancreatic cancer PanCan.org, or to the Mountain Meadows Monument Foundation.
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28 Condolence(s)
JANET SHAPTER
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Dennis and Jodi Kolling
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
I worked with Scott on the ranch in upper Berlin area while we were still in high school, and went to church for many years with his family. my wife and I just want to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss and I know God will comfort and sustain all of you in your time of grief. May God bless and keep you all through this time. With deepest sympathy, Dennis and Jodi Kolling .
Charles and Betty Jo Gurley
Sunday, September 1, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlinda Reeves
Sunday, September 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Linda Passmore
Sunday, September 1, 2019
I went to high school with Scott. He was such a nice guy to everyone. I'm sorry to hear about his passing. Much too soon. The person who posted about Marines and heaven made me cry
Ingrid Cooley
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Dear Karen and family
I am so sorry to hear about Scott's death. My condolences to you all. I remember him fondly. The fence he built for us is still standing. He lived a full, rich life. May the memories comfort you.
With warmest regards, Ingrid.
(As you may know Rob passed away last November).
Mary Ostermann Hake
Friday, August 30, 2019
I knew Scott in high school and admired him. He was friendly to all and served as our student body president. My condolences to his family.
Amy Vaughn
Thursday, August 29, 2019
So Sorry for your loss, Scott will be missed by all of us. Praying for you.
Alona Alexander
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Karen and Family: Thinking about you all through this most difficult time. May your peace measured by the softness of his voice and the brightness of his smile. Love you all.
Bill and Brenda Snyder
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss
May God give you a peace and calm only he can
Thoughts and Prayers
Bill and Brenda Snyder
Kathleen Stanley
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Oh Karen, my heart breaks at the loss of your wonderful Scott but it also sings that he had such a good life and surrounded himself with loving people - and the music! Ah, the music! Bless you and bless your family. My heartfelt sympathy to all of Scott's family and those who loved him.
Kim Esterling
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
A life well lived but gone too soon. Sending loving thoughts your way, Karen.
Roger and Belinda Howerton
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of working with Scott in Carroll County. We appreciated all he did for the farmers here. He will be missed.
Rosie Sutton
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Sorry for your loss my friend.
Charles and Jo Allred
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Prayers for comfort and peace during this terrible sad time for all the family.
Marna Selsor
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Scott was such an intelligent man, and he loved helping the farmers he served. He is deeply missed. May God comfort you and your family.
Vicky M Nearn
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Karen
How blessed I am that I was able to meet you and Scott. Even more blessed to have been a small part of his journey. I am keeping you and your family close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Vicky Nearn
Hospice of the Hills
Delbert McCutchen
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and the difficult time you are going through. Please trust in God and know your friends are there for you. Sincerely the McCutchen family.
Lamar Rolland
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Karen and family,we are continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Scott was always a great friend, leader, and entertainer while in his presence. Bless you all.
With love..
Joe Fancher Family
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Karen you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Scott was one of the best men I have ever had the privilege of knowing his wisdom, attitude and wit will be truly missed by many.
Annette Woolston
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Scott was a great friend to my dad, Wooly! I got to know him through the VFW and my dad. I'm very saddened by his passing, way too young! Prayers to all his family.
Sincerely,
Annette Woolston
Logan Michaels & Family
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Jake and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending you comfort and love in this difficult time.
Logan, Jennifer, and Aubrey
Sonja Snell & Loren Yoder
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Dear Karen and family;
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful man,
Scott. We had no idea of his passing until this morning
8/27.
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow...
Gently, may friends ease your pain...
Softly, may peace replace heartaches...
Our sincere condolences!
fred woehl
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Worked with Scott for several years in Carroll County with FSA. I was always impressed with his concern and efforts with local farmers and Agriculture. Prayers for his family.
Randy O. Bowling
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
To the family of Bro. Scott Fancher, U.S.M.C.: Our final Salute & Honors, to a brother U.S.Marine & to a brother Corpsman (U.S. Navy or U.S. Public Health Service; whether we Corpsman & Marines knew him or not, he's STILL one of us, he's STILL our brother!
TO ALL US MARINES & CORPSMEN: TEN HUT!! NOW HEAR THIS, NOW HEAR THIS!!
DATELINE EARTH TIME: 23 AUGUST 2019.
LOCATION: PEARLY GATES in HEAVEN..
A voice behind the Pearly Gates booms, "Who comes hear and disturbs the rest & sleep?"
Reply by Squad leader: "Sir! The 4 U.S. Marine Spirits of the Escort team with the Spirit of a U.S. Marine, Scott Edwin Fancher, age 64, of Harrison, Arkansas, departed his Earthly life on 23 August 2019, at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, AR, USA Sir! He's been through Hell on Earth SIR!! We request permission to come aboard, Sir!"
Voice of Saint Peter from within: "Permission to come aboard and enter the Pearly Gates. Welcome aboard Marine Fancher for final billet assignment. Report to Lt. General Puller!"
Lt. General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller: "Welcome Aboard Marine. Take your post here, you're final billet, your orders.... to guard the streets of gold, here in Heaven, where there is eternal rest and peace."
ALL US MARINES & CORPSMEN: NOW HEAR THIS, NOW HEAR THIS. As you were...that is all!"
/s/ Randy O. Bowling
Corpsman---US Public Health Service
Federal Immunization Initiative
S. W. Arkansas Regional Health Office
Nashville, Howard Co., AR
July 1979 to August 1980
R.O.B./
Charles W. and Lea Ann Boatright
Monday, August 26, 2019
We held Scott Fancher as a dear friend and a great help to us. He was an excellent Attorney willing to help at a moment notice. His wisdom surpassed his year. There's not many titles that a man can have better than a dependable friend.
Scott was on our prayer list for the past three years. We keep his Family in our prayers! Thank Scott for being a great friend.
James Crow
Monday, August 26, 2019
Scott was one of the most talented and intelligent people I ever met. He was a loyal friend that would always listen before speaking. If you listened to Scott then you know how much he cared for Caren. I never recall a conversation where he did not mention her. Caren I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God bless you my friend.
Bill James
Monday, August 26, 2019
Karen and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He loved all of you so much. He especially loved sharing lyrics with Karen and telling everyone that he loved his beautiful intelligent wife. It was a privilege to know and work with Scott; quite possibly the most humbly intelligent man I've ever known.