Scott was born May 10, 1972 to Gerry and Judy Stafne of
Cottage Grove. He graduated from Park High School in 1990 and the University of
Minnesota in 1995 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
In 2002, he married his wife Kirsten, who loved and cared
for him gracefully. Upon his diagnosis with ALS in 2004, Scott “retired” from an
information technology career and devoted himself to his passion for writing
and filmmaking. With the birth of daughters Eva Lorraine in 2005 and Miranda
Roxanne in 2008, Scott found his purpose in life.
Scott shared his friendly smile and sharp wit with everyone
he knew. He enjoyed movies, cycling, travel and downhill skiing; playing
basketball with Todd Frigstad, Patrick Thorsel, Eric Wenzel and his dad; and
especially his weekly strategy game night with Jason Lindahl, Mike Spolidoro
and Robbie Anderstrom.
Scott’s love, determination, strength and perseverance kept
him with us for 8 ½ years while ALS ravaged his body, spirit and mind. He was
honored with the MDA Courage Award, the ALS TDI Stephen Heywood award and an
appearance on the MDA Telethon in Las Vegas in 2007. Now, his freedom from the
prison of ALS has been granted, and he is finally released from the bonds of
gravity and paralysis that held him down here on earth.
Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents Ed &
Lorraine Wahlstrom and Gordon & Lois Stafne, best friend Andy Woodard and
dozens of friends with ALS. He is survived by his wife Kirsten, daughters Eva
and Miranda, loving and devoted parents Gerry and Judy, and many caring friends
and relatives.
Memorials preferred to the Scott Stafne Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo.
Legacy
a film by Scott Stafne
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2 comments:
My deepest condolences. Although I didn't know Scott well, his humor, wit, and love for his daughters is what I remember best. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I "met" Scott and your family on 2008, just when Miranda-Roxanne was born. I feel as I have been a family friend and I am so sorry for the loss of such a courageous, life-loving man.
In Greece, in such occasions we have a saying for the relatives: "We wish you to live and keep remembering him".
There are no words to console. My thoughts are with you.
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