Memories of Scott Marlo Rifenbark

In memory of

Scott Marlo Rifenbark

Roseburg, OR, USA

October 7, 1958 - January 29, 2020

Oct 7, 1958 - Jan 29, 2020

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Kurt Donnelly

1976, Roseburg, OR, USA

Scott lived nearby and on occasion could be found sampling homemade chili or double-fudge chocolate chip cookies in Mom Donnelly's kitchen. In a not-so-rare moment of stupidity, we would refer to dinner table items (and each other) 'backwards' (tlas for salt, reppep. pass the rettub). Scott was Ttocs Krabnefir was. I was Truk and brother was Nek. One week in early summer Scott and I put a new roof on the home build by our construction class (Mr. Clark). Scott could build anything. His brother Steve sat on the ridge with the rope tied around him (to keep us from falling) all while playing a mean blues harmonica....hope the house is still standing overlooking Fremont Jr. High. Happy to have had the chance to reconnect with Scott, Nancy(Fullerton IV classmate) and daughter Kristi's these last few years while helping out with a dream to build a new home in Mexico near their bar in Belize. Scott was a true gentlemen and one of the kindest, gentlest human beings you will ever meet. I wish we'd have reconnected earlier, but I'll cherish the time and the memories we have. Thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and the family. RIP Scott

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Nancy Rifenbark

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Tracey Erway

I was blessed when someone put Scott on my team at Intel. He was always so laid-back and just so sweet and kind and genuine. I always thought he was really exotic because he would go to Belize and live and work out of his bar or his hotel and would tell me fabulous stories about where I what I would call work life balance. I am blown away about what’s happened to him. There are so few people who are consistently gentle and genuine. I wish there
were more Scotts and I’m terribly sorry we lost the original. Godspeed Scott. I wish I had known you outside of work. :) I’m sure I could’ve conned you into wrangling sheep.

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Ken Donnelly

Friends in our early lives, fond memories of being put to work helping Ray build his home on Shasta Lane with Scott, Steve, and my brother, Kurt. Age 12 or 13. Also many good times at the Keasey Street home recreation room listening to music. RIP my friend.

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Larry Potts

Lots of fond memories of Scott and Steve at their house on Keasey. Scott was very special and rose above... Read more Lots of fond memories of Scott and Steve at their house on Keasey. Scott was very special and rose above everything life threw... Read more Lots of fond memories of Scott and Steve at their house... Read more

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Cheryl Bailey

Such wonderful memories of spending time at their homes while growing up and at Tenmile Lake during the summers. Scotty was like another brother to me and those Rifenbark/Gregory gatherings were always special! Prayers for comfort to Nancy, Sue, and all of your family. Rest In Peace Scott.

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Toby Keady

Just started to get to know Scott in the last couple years, after his dad's passing. Despite growing up, knowing of him, living pretty close to him in Roseburg, playing football together in high school. He, myself and Mitch Hanan were the ball handlers for the field goal unit on the football team. Scott snapped it, I held it, Mitch kicked it. Dude was spot on! Never had to move my hands to catch a snap, practice or game. Scott was best center in the state! Anyway, football aside, never got to know Dude back then. What I discovered when I reached out after his dad's passing, was a man so accomplished, so humble, who moved, and moved among, and moved, so many people. Yes I meant to write "and moved" twice. Just felt blessed to have had this time. Love to Scott, you moved me, lifted me up! Love and healing for his wonderful family.

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