Obituary: Scott Morrison Welsh December 24, 1956- January 14, 2026

Scott Morrison Welsh was born to William (Bill) and Gretchen Welsh on December 24, 1956, in Bellingham, Washington.

A sister, Kelly (Welsh) Peterson, rounded out the family. Scott was a talker from an early age on, a trait that carried him through life. At an early age, nuns from the "Nunnery" (as we called it) would let Scott walk around a 2 block radius with the little guy, hands in pockets, big glasses, and conversation flowing.

Having a morning paper route also took lots of time for collecting subscription fees, usually with extra tips and cookies.

Another trait he possessed was being an animal whisperer of sorts- from summer fun at a pony farm, and as an adult, having a steady flow of stray cats come into his home and help themselves from supplied food dishes, along with the occasional raccoon and once a skunk.

In high school, Scott was very involved in Sea Scouts, which had a ship they would take out in the San Juans and explore at sea. He made many life-long friends and learned much about the maritime industry. They even had a Christmas cruise taking Santa and gifts to remote islands nearby.

Scott set store by cool cars- he used his paper route earnings to buy fancy model cars, and when he was old enough, got the life-sized renditions. A 1930s Model A, a 1950s Oldsmobile with suicide doors, and a 1964 Chevy Corvair were the real-life toys.

It only stood to reason that Scott would combine his love of conversation with driving- thereby, he started his own cab company, Sierra Taxi. It worked for a while until it didn't, at which time he started working for Ron Willing of Yellow Cab in Bellingham. He brought with him a sizable list of trusted patrons, who enjoyed Scott's company while he transported them.

There were many taxi stories of which he was recognized for doing good, the right thing, timing being perfect. He helped facilitate the capture of a bank robber. He called in and stayed with a hit-and-run victim until help came. He called in a suspicious person with a gun that led to a shootout and apprehension by the police.

The biggest highlight of Scott's life was his daughter, Aileen. He taught her some of the finer things in life, like being a part of family reunions, driving a go-kart, taking a road trip or two, and going to beaches and parks. She, just being herself, taught him the finer things in life- being a dad.

In 2013, Scott sold his home and moved to Petersburg, Alaska. He wasn't able to work due to medical difficulties, so he came to live at Mountain View Manor. He began to thrive again and became the unofficial door greeter. He made good friends there and made even more when he had to move to the assisted living end. He made friends with tenants and caregivers alike and continued to thrive. More medical issues brought a move to long-term care. They gave him outstanding care until he succumbed to his issues and was finally at peace- with no more pain, discomfort, or immobility.

Scott was preceded

in death by his parents, Bill and Gretchen Welsh, brother-in-law Dave, nephew Matthew, and niece Jessica Peterson.

He is survived by his daughter Aileen Sparks (Fiancee Charlie Bullock), grandchildren Emery and Logan Bullock, sister Kelly, Nieces Grace (and Eric) Wolf, Marie (and Bert) Dersham, a great nephew, many great nieces, and oodles of cousins.

Rest in Peace, Scott.