Heath, Scott Ross

Scott Ross Heath, 47, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Scott's life will be held at the River of Life Ministries, 3801 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. There will be a private inurnment.

The son of Dr. Douglas and Christine Heath, Scott was born in West Union, Iowa, on Nov. 12, 1962. The middle of three children, Scott grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; he graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1981, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids in 1988. Due to his caring attitude and extensive knowledge, Scott was an award winning salesman at Slumberland and Smulekoffs, he was employed by Cedar Memorial Park and Funeral Home and most recently was a financial adviser at Covenant Benefits Inc.

Scott was married to Shirley L. Rezac on June 22, 1985. Scott and Shirley had two daughters, Kellie Elizabeth (age 16) and Michelle Victoria (age 14). Spending time with his family was very important to Scott as was his membership in the River of Life Ministries, where he served in the Healing Room. Family Sundays included church, dining and exploring the music and reading sections of a local bookstore. The Wind and Fire Ministry was also very important to Scott in the past two years. A lifelong learner, he enjoyed driving and camping and was taking flying lessons this year.

Scott is survived by his wife and their daughters; his parents; his stepmother, Kathi; his brother Dr. Thomas (Darlene); sister, Laura (Bryan Dietsch); stepsisters, Jaime, Terri and Corey Heath; and seven nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Virginia Heath.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

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