Scott Carl Merrill

Scott Carl Merrill, 62, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away unexpectedly September 28, 2020. Scott was born August 26, 1958 to Carl and Barbra Merrill in Portland, Maine. After graduating All-American in baseball from Wells High School, Scott went on to play baseball at Arizona State University. Scott continued with his love for baseball. He won the College World Series in 1977 and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. After playing in the minor leagues, Scott was the Founder, President and CEO of a successful trolley company, the Molly Corporation, which he started in his home town of Ogunquit, ME and expanded to 40 cities and Puerto Rico. He was on the Board of Directors with Fellowship of Christian Athletes from 1982-1987, an active Young Life Leader, coached baseball at Horizon High school and involved with the ASU Baseball Alumni. Scott began working as a financial advisor concentrating his business advising professional athletes in 1986. In 1990, Scott met the love of his life, Danielle Carr Merrill, who became his wife on December 4, 1998. Scott was a force of nature determined to provide the best for his family and gave them the life they deserve. His family meant more t...[more]

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im than anything else in the world. He was passionate about sports and was devoted fan of the Boston Bruins, Red Sox and New England Patriots. You could find him at the golf course, the hockey rink cheering on his sons, Jack and Teddy, or at the soccer field supporting his daughter Katie. Scott loved to help whoever he came into contact with whether it was how to improve your golf or baseball swing or just needed advice on life. He was a movie buff, comedian (so he thought) and loved his four legged friends, Harry and caving into crazy Rocky. Scott truly was an extraordinary person filled with many traits. He will be greatly missed, and the memories cherished with him will last a lifetime. Scott is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Danielle Merrill; his three children, Jack (19), Teddy (15), and Katie (15); two sisters, Lorna (the late Mark) Wentzell of Maine, and Marti (Mark) Sheckells of Indiana; mother-in-law, Carol Carr; father-in-law, David (Marsha) Carr; sister-in-law, Susan (Butch) Attig; sister-in-law, Julie (Scott) Knowlton; nieces and nephews, Mollie, Hunter, Abbie, Hanna, Chloe, Chase, and Lily. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Carl Merrill. There will be a private family service Saturday, October 2nd and will have a celebration of life service for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Fellowship of Christian Athletes or Young Life of Arizona (choose AF37 - Arizona Region). Checks can be mailed to the Regional Office at: 1130 E. Missouri Avenue #404, Phoenix, AZ 85014.