Dr. Glen S. Scott, a member of the "greatest generation," was born to Thomas and Lillian Ann Scott of Fort Scott, Kansas. Glen was from a large family, the youngest of 7 children (4 girls and 3 boys). As Glen grew up in Fort Scott, he was a strong scholar and avid golfer. At age 17, shortly after the attack at Pearl Harbor, Glen tried to join the Navy by hitch hiking to the Kansas City recruiting station. However, since Glen had not informed his mother of his intentions, the Navy recruiter gave him a bus ticket and sent him home. At age 19, Glen was drafted into the Army (1943). As an Army Infantry solider in the 21st Infantry Division during World War II (WWII), Glen was awarded two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, a Good Conduct medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and numerous unit and campaign awards. While serving in the Pacific theater, Glen was part of the occupying forces that demilitarized Japan and, specifically the Mitsubishi Company in Nagoya, Japan. In 1946, Glen was Honorably Discharged from service as a Staff Sergeant.

Upon returning from WWII, Glen enrolled at the University of Kansas (KU). During this time, Glen became "a proud Kansas man", Jayhawk fan, and champion golfer. After graduating from KU with a Business Degree, Glen returned to Fort Scott where he sold insurance, pursued his golf game, and developed a passion for Chiropractic care. Glen would later say it was Chiropractic care that helped him recover from some of his wartime injuries. He wanted to help others as a Chiropractic Physician. In 1958, Glen moved to Davenport, Iowa to study at Palmer Chiropractic College. It was during this time that Glen met Bernice E. Kraus, who eventually became his wife of 56 years. Glen and Bernice married on November 12, 1960 in Cambridge, Illinois.

After graduating from Palmer Chiropractic College in 1961, Glen, Bea, and their baby daughter, Victoria, moved to Springfield, Missouri. In Chiropractic practice for 50 years, Glen also enjoyed family life with his wife, Bea, and their four children: Victoria Mathis (husband, Ronald), Jacqueline Hawks, Ph.D. (husband, William), Randolph Scott, and Douglas Scott, D.C. (wife, Teresa). For many years Glen and his family enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing in the Ozarks. Together with his family, Glen pulled the family travel trailer across the nation and traveled all over the world. Glen especially enjoyed taking cruises with his family and friends. Most recently, in 2012, Glen and Bea traveled to China. Glen also enjoyed a long career as an avid golfer at Twin Oaks Country Club, a member of the Shriners and Optimists Clubs, and participant at many Elk Herd campouts. In addition to his immediate family, Glen is survived by his beloved dog Oliver, grandchildren (Nathaniel (wife, Abagail), Jonathan, Olivia, Sarah, and Justin (wife, Sarah)) and great-grandchildren (Natalie, Avery, Lydia, and Troy).

The family would like to thank Susan Bell and Erica Crawford for their exceptional care of Glen during his last few months. Gratitude is also extended to the Care Partners at Fremont Senior Living, the wonderful staff of Intrepid Hospice, and our church family at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Your compassion and care has been deeply appreciated.

Dr. Glen Scott will be laid to rest at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in a private service. A Celebration of Life service is planned for 11:30 Saturday, January 28, 2017 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803.