James K. (Slim) Scott

1949-2023

James K. (Slim) Scott, age 73, of Medford passed away on July 20, 2023 at Cornell Health Services, Cornell. Jim was born on Sept. 10, 1949 in Stevens Point, to Raymond and Ruth Mary (Kelly) Scott. Jim grew up in Medford, and graduated from Medford High School. Jim attended North Central Technical Institute in Wausau and the University of Wisconsin extension in Medford. He became a career employee at Weather Shield Mfg., Inc. in its Millwork Division in Medford. Slim also started and ran his own commercial cleaning service, Dirt Fighters, which employed Medford area youth for many years.

Jim had a passion for photography and was constantly seen with a camera around his neck. In his younger years, Slim was an avid curler at the Medford Curling Club. He was also known for his displays of Christmas memorabilia in storefronts in Medford and at the Marshfield Clinic. Jim was a generous person - happy to buy anyone a beer. Slim adored his nieces and nephews, giving them $1 coins whenever they’d visit. Jim had a gentle and comical nature, which will be missed.

Jim is survived by his brothers, Michael, Patrick (Lydia), Terry, Dennis (Amy), Kevin (Mary); and his sister, Maureen; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Timothy.

There will be a funeral mass for Jim at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Patrick McConnell officiating on Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Holy Rosary Church and School.

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