Scott A. Zortman 1972- 2012

ZORTMAN NELSON PEARSON

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2012 at 12:21:57

Sioux City Journal
September 11, 2012

Scott A. Zortman, 40, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel.

Scott was born April 29, 1972, in Sioux City, the son of Sue and Bob Pearson. He was raised at McCook Lake S.D., where he developed his lifelong passion for the outdoors.

He married Misti M. Nelson on April 29, 2000.

Scott took pride in his career in the maintenance department at Premium Pet Health in Sioux City.

Scott loved anything associated with the outdoors such as fishing, camping and hiking. From that passion, his adventurous spirit flourished. He was a NASCAR fan and great follower of Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He enjoyed watching Rams football. Scott was a proud family man who loved his family deeply. Everyone who knew Scott loved him, and everyone knew of his love for children. He always took the time to play with, listen to and care for the little ones. His beautiful smile showed the love within his kind heart. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include the love of his life, Misti; his son, Gage Zortman, and stepson, Alec Becker, of Jefferson S.D.; his father, Bob Pearson of Willmar Minn.; a brother, Chris Pearson of Denison, Iowa; sisters, Angela Mills of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gretchen Zortman and Hillary Zortman of Indianapolis, Ind.; nieces, Zandria, Brandi and Dani Pearson of Sioux City; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan L. Zortman; maternal grandparents, Luther and Darlene Lange; and paternal grandparents, Hugo and Nell Pearson.

Condolences may be mailed to PO Box 246, Jefferson, SD 57038