Again, he was offered college football scholarships. Serving others and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ changed his life.Īfter serving for two years, he returned home. He accepted a call to serve in the Johannesburg South Africa Mission in 1976. He declined them all with the desire to serve the Lord and his fellow man as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Due to his talent as a football player, Stuart was offered multiple full-ride scholarships all over the United States. Stuart graduated from Tempe High School in 1975. He worked construction during his summer breaks, earning money to pay his own way to serve as a missionary when he turned 19 years old.

He was a hard worker and began intensive manual labor at an early age in his father’s cotton fields. Stuart was an Eagle Scout and loved to have fun without ever drinking, using drugs, or getting into trouble. Stuart’s favorite instruments to listen to were the cello and the organ. He loved music, sang in choirs and musical performances, and played the tuba. Stuart was an exceptional athlete, competing in track and field, wrestling, basketball, and football. He was always strong physically, mentally, and spiritually. Stuart was a bright, inquisitive, and loving child. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Tempe, Arizona.

Stuart was born in Provo, Utah on January 10 th, 1957, to Ted Justesen Scow and Joy Marlene Oakley Scow.

Stuart Arvon Scow, age 66, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Laurie, on Thursday, March 9 th, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona due to complications from cancer.

Reunion by A.R. Von