Re: [ihc] Scott Satterlund

["T.R.E.Jr." <T_R_E_Jr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

---Thank you ever so much for taking those of us who couldn't attend, to a
very personal time in another's life and a moving period in IH history.

---Thank you Jack for sharing your view with us and thank you Jim for
forwarding it on. I don't think It could have given me a stronger mental
image or could have been more moving... if Mr. Hofstetter would have been
the sender of the message.

---Thank you again for sharing your words with me/us.

---Thank you,
-T.R.E.Jr.
-`73 Scout II (StoneThrower)
-`51 Farmall H (Heinz)
-`49 IH fridge (presently unnamed and in need of a compressor)
-`49 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4-door Sedan (Papapalooza)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hadfield" <jhadfiel@domain.elided>
To: "IHC Digest" <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 5:49 PM
Subject: [ihc] Scott Satterlund


> Jack Campbell typed this up and sent it to me.
> I am forwarding it to this list for those that were unable to attend.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Sunday, October 26, a memorial service was held for
> family, friends, and co-workers, and admirers of Scott Satterlund.
> The "celebration" service was held at the Sweetbrier
> Inn & Suites in Tualatin, Oregon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
>
> The moment Cyndi Satterlund arrived, the room was
> transformed. Beautiful bouquets and roses brightened
> every table. Easels were set, and framed pictures of
> Scott and his family where arrayed. Photo albums
> appeared. Lastly, numerous presentation boards were
> set up at the front of the room, with a thought
> provoking and diverse selection of photographs from
> Scott Satterlund's life. Here, we had the opportunity
> of seeing Scott as a boy, a dear son, a young man,
> an outdoorsman, an appreciated co-worker, a husband,
> and a father. At the rear of the Columbia room, a
> banquet of monumental proportions was set for Scott's
> friends and loved ones. I was only able to make my way
> through half of the delicious offerings before my
> plate was full to heaping. Wine, draft beer, coffee,
> iced beverages and soft drinks were also served.
>
> Throughout the banquet room, while people ate and
> raised glasses together, I could feel spirits lifted
> as Scott joined us in the subject of every
> conversation. I was grateful to be able to speak to
> even a handful of those that knew Scott like Ira
> Matheny, Jack Alexander, Kevin Moelk, and Kris
> Trachsel.
>
> Soon, we all took our seats as Cyndi turned our hearts
> to the podium. Silent moments were gratefully broken
> with smiles, laughter, and remembrances of who Scott
> was and how he lived. For over a half-hour, a long
> procession by family, friends, and business associates
> took turns at the microphone. As an International
> Harvester enthusiast, I was struck by the reality that
> reverberated again and again today. Scott's most
> precious contribution to the lives of so many was
> that he made them laugh and filled the days of those
> around him with joy.
>
> Scott's time with us was far too brief, but I hope
> that heavy hearts were made somewhat lighter, and
> thoughts of the tragic loss replaced with the good
> memories Scott has left behind. We need to consider
> ourselves fortunate for the time we did have.