In Memory

Scott Serrill

William Scott Serrill, M.D., of Lebanon, Oregon died of natural causes on April 18, 2022, at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.

The second of four children and the only son of Morris De Hart Serrill and Dorothy Taft, Scott was born on July 21, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. The family moved to Missouri in 1952, where Scott graduated from North Kansas City High School and later received his B.S. in Biology at the University of Missouri in 1967.

Scott met Mary Nemmers in June 1966, and the two were married in January 1968, during Scott’s first year of medical school. He went on to receive his M.D. from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After graduating from med school, Scott completed the following: an internship and his first year of residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri; his second year of residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington; and a three-year residency in Dermatology at the University of Missouri. Scott opened his private Dermatology practice in Albany, OR in July 1977, before the births of his four children, and eventual divorce in 1997.

Scott met his life partner, Susan Cegavske, in September 2006 at the Wine Depot in Albany, OR. Susan had just returned home from working the summer at a remote lodge in Alaska, a place Scott knew well from years of annual fishing trips to Port Lions Lodge on Kodiak Island. Susan recalls how easily they connected over their shared love of Alaska, travel, and Scott’s passion for fishing and golden retrievers. They shared many adventures over the next sixteen years, spent time together with fellow fishing fanatics at their cabin on Odell Lake, lovingly cared for their dogs, Joseph and Oliver, and enjoyed soulful evenings of reading around the fire. Susan describes Scott as the “wind beneath her wings”.

Beloved in his local community, Dr. Serrill was known for the extraordinary care he provided his patients over his 38-year career. His magnetic charisma, his love of laughter and people, as well as his great skill as a physician and surgeon all contributed to the remarkable impact he made on patients, colleagues, and staff. He truly took the time to get to know every person who walked into his office, and to let them know him. He had a unique and special way of being with people that made them feel accepted and welcome. He was always generous with his knowledge and his time.

Scott was a lifelong avid fisherman, a pastime which took him many beautiful places and brought many wonderful people into his life over the years, people who remained close friends for decades and were nearby in his final days. These friends, and many others who loved him, describe Scott as a person with nine lives and a heart and soul to match. He was a jack of all trades and a master of each. He was smart, compassionate, complicated, and infuriating and he tried harder than anyone to stay alive against huge odds. He was a faithful friend, no matter what.

In the week preceding his death, Scott came to terms with his imminent death and was able to share the peace he felt about his own passing with loved ones. He did so with grace and clarity, and he was surrounded by love until he took his final breath. Scott was a truly remarkable man, a man we will never forget. He is survived by his sisters, Leslie, Shannon and Randi, his children, Evan, Sam, Ty and Christina and of course, Joseph and Oliver, his golden retrievers.

Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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05/01/22 01:15 PM #1    

Jim Andrews

1957 class, McElroy Dagg-Scott Serrill and Jim Andrews together on front row. Nancy Joffee, Robin Crain,Sharon Smith, Maryln Mark, Charlotte Fuller and Terry Mattke,are just a few of the kids I recognize.  65 years ago!  In 70 years of knowing Scott,I do not think he ever called me "Jim". It was always "Andy".

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05/01/22 01:50 PM #2    

Jim Andrews

I am going to try to keep this short which is difficult with 70 years of memories with Scott. I met Scott in 1952 when he and I moved to the North Kansas City area. We were both 8 years old and our birthdays were one day apart. We went thru school together but went to separate colleges. We were best friends until he died. During Scott's lifetime  we fished, hunted, partied, double dated, and worked together.

I was present when Scott sky dived (He did it because I had done it) and his chute partially opened. His instructor was next to me and he told someone to run and call an ambulance because Scott would be killed or have seriou injuries. Scott landed in a plowed field. We got into a car and roared over to his landing site. Scott was on the ground and I expected him to be dead. He opened his eyes and looked at me and said, " Andy, I am done with sky diving." I took him to my house and my Dad checked him out since he was a physician. Scott's knees swelled to an enormous size but that was his only injury. Dad took Scott into his study that night and had a serious talk with him about directing his life and energy toward medicine.

He became a physician but not your typical one. At our 50th reunion, Scott proudly showed me his gigantic Salmon tatoo on his arm. His hair also looked like he had been electrocuted! I have never had more fun or laughed so hard as when I was around Scott. One could not reasonably understand Scott but just accept him. I talked to Scott shortly before he died and he decided we were going fishing this fall. I guess I could say "rest well Scott" but Scott never rested. He was a dynamo. Thanks Scott for the great memories. ANDY


05/01/22 07:52 PM #3    

David Zieg

Scott and I weren't what you called buddies. But I remember I guy who always had that smile and was just a good guy. It was always obvious he would be super successful and reading his obit he not only was successful. But truly a credit to all the lives he touched. Scott, rest in peace and keep on fishing.

05/02/22 06:27 PM #4    

Ron Carpenter

I first met Scott at the NKC swimming pool.  Scott was the locker guard and mae sure everyone showered before entering the pool area. Scott won the swim races every year. NKCHS did not have a swim team, I'll bet he would have been the champ. Our 50th birthday celabration in Colorado, hostess Lara Mehmert, Scott brought his stethascope and he taught us to listen to trees and thier heart beat.  Then the next day Scott taught us to fly fish.  Scott was a fun guy, I really like him.


05/04/22 10:35 AM #5    

Carl (Rusty) Stout

I knew Scott well both throughout high school and then again hooked up with him when he was at the University of Missouri medical school he came in a year behind me but we saw each other frequently and talked frequently heck of a guy really really enjoyed Scott saw him at the reunions he was able to attend I never will forget him and I'm very sorry for his family's loss rest in peace my friend 


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