Obituary: Davis, Scott Livingston

Age 75

Sun., May 1, 2016

DAVIS, Scott Livingston

January 23, 1941-
April 23, 2016

Three months past his 75th birthday Scott passed away after a month long battle with a traumatic brain injury received when he was thrown from his horse.

Scott was preceded in death by his wife Christina of 44 years.

He is survived by his brother Bill, son Scott Jr, stepchildren Peter and Cornelia, and grandchildren Peter, Michael, and Willie.

Scott received his BA from UC Berkeley, his MBA in business from UCLA and a JD from Columbia Law School.

He started his legal career at the prestigious Dewey Ballantine law firm in New York City.

He then enjoyed an extremely successful career as a corporate finance and business lawyer until his retirement in 2001.

He always enjoyed his passion for playing the cello, his love towards dogs, riding horses, and playing polo.

For the last few years he served as President of the Spokane Polo Club until he passed.

Scott would want us all to remember that every time you think of him he will be there.

Scott was cremated one week after his passing on April 30th, 2016.

Scott would want everyone to celebrate his life knowing he was satisfied living a full life.

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