MATTHEWS, Scott Forrester

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, December 20, 2010 Scott Forrester Matthews, 53, born Sept. 15, 1958, in Blythe, Calif., passed away Dec. 17, 2010. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2010, at the Salome Community Center in Salome, Ariz. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wickenburg (AZ) Sun Wednesday, December 22, 2010, p A-11 Scott Forrester Matthews, 52, passed away Dec 17, 2010. Scott was born Sept 15, 1958 in Blythe, Calif., to Ben and Dorothy Matthews of Salome, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his wife Terry Matthews in 2007 and his father Ben Matthews in 1995. Scott is survived by his mother Dorothy Matthews of Prescott Valley; sisters Debra Nez (Frank) of Skull Valley and Susan Nolan of Prescott; brother Marcus Matthews of Prescott Valley; children Casey Burress (Tiffany) of Wickenburg, Melissa Alder (Rohn) of Morristown and Jack Lipps (Kara) of Show Low; and 11 grandchildren. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Scott Forrester Matthews, age 52, passed away Dec. 17 in Surprise, Ariz. Scott was born Sept. 15, 1958 to Ben F. Matthews and Dorothy Kennedy Matthews in Blythe, Calif. His family moved to Wenden, Ariz., for a time, then to Salome, Ariz., in 1964, where the family had purchased 80 acres of land. Scott started first grade in Salome and attended through the eighth grade. He then attended high school in Salome and graduated in 1976. After graduation Scott helped his dad on the family farm, where he learned to irrigate, and drive the tractors and large equipment used. His first love was riding motorcycles, and later just being able to drive fast. In 1978, Scott went to Hawaii, where his sister Susie and her husband were living. While there, he got into the charcoal business. He would cut hardwood and put it into ovens to make the charcoal. While in Hawaii, he lived on the islands of Molokai and Oahu. In 1983, Scott decided to return to his home in Salome. He worked for a brief time on the farm. In 1986, he joined the Teamsters Union in California and began working construction. In 1985, Scott married Terry Vines McBride, and joining their family were Terry’s three children, Melissa, Casey, and Jack, whom Scott took in as his very own, and was a loving and caring father to them. They made their home in Salome, where they started BCP nursery. They specialized in raising and selling mesquite trees and cactus. Many hours were spent watering and nurturing the trees and plants. Both he and Terry took great pride in their nursery and loved the hours they spent together in making their nursery a success. One of Scott’s first loves was his hunting and fishing. He was an avid fisherman, and he specialized in trout fishing and became one of the best. He was also a great Dutch oven cook, which he learned from his father, watching and helping him over many a campfire while on camping trips throughout his life. Scott had a heart of gold, and would do anything for you and help anyone in need. He was a devoted husband and father to Terry and their three children. Scott is survived by his mother Dorothy Matthews; sisters Debbie Nez (Frank) and Susie Nolan; brother Marcus Matthews; sons Casey Burress, (Tiffany), Jack Lipps, (Cara), and daughter Melissa Alder (Rohn); grandchildren Alissa Burress, Leah Lipps, James Lipps, Kanin Lipps, Mayzee Lipps, Bryson Alder, Kade Haymore, Payton Haymore, Chesney Burress, and Kirsten Burress. Scott was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years Terry, and his father Ben Matthews. Scott was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by his family, loved ones and friends. A memorial service will be held for Scott at the Wenden Community Center in Wenden, at 2 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 22). Friends may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.