Scotty Amelang

Scotty W. Amelang August 13, 1951 – September 2, 2016 Scotty W. Amelang, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado to Robert L. Amelang and Billy J. Bristol. Scotty grew up in Western Colorado where he graduated from Central High School in 1969. He was a United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran who served his country from July 1970 until his Honorable Discharge in April 1978. In 1978, Scotty began his career at the United States Postal Service. He was a City Letter Carrier and Mail Handler in Grand Junction until his retirement in 2004. He retired with more than 33 years of Federal Service. Scotty had a great love of the outdoors; he was an accomplished hunter and fisherman. He shared this passion with his children and grandchildren. Many days were spent on the Grand Mesa and Colorado River. He was also an avid gardener and took pleasure in involving his family in the process. Scotty was a sports fanatic; he coached Little League Baseball for many years, he attempted to coach Little League Softball (that was an eye-opener), he never missed watching the Broncos or Rockies play and he loved watching his grandchildren excel on the track and soccer field. He is survived by his parents, Robert L. Amelang and Billy J. Bristol (Grand Jct, CO), son Joshua Amelang and wife Ann (Grand Jct, CO), daughter Onsri (Amelang) Clark and husband Jeremy (Omaha, NE), brother Darell Amelang and wife Pam (Estes Park, CO), sister Debbie Parko and husband Terry (Grand Jct, CO). He is also survived by his four grandchildren who adored him: Jordan(20), Kayli(17), Alexis(18) and Kacey(17). Scotty took pride in helping his grandchildren plan and attend college. In Lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so are invited to consider making a contribution in Scotty’s name to the College Savings Account established for his grandchildren at SAC Federal Credit Union, 15325 Weir St., Omaha, NE 68137. Our Family would like to extend their thanks for the fantastic support Scotty received from the staff of Hospice House – The Josie Harper Residence in Omaha, Nebraska, his care provider prior to his passing, and to his many Friends through the years in Grand Junction. A Celebration of life to Honor Scotty will be held during the Summer of 2017. Location to be determined. Scotty (Dad) will be greatly missed.