Stuart Scott

Stuart Mace Scott, 62, of Lake Ponderosa near Montezuma, Iowa, died at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, under the care of UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Hospice.

No services will be held. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with cremation.

Stuart Mace Scott was born on April 11, 1964, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Virgil Lester Scott, Jr. and Clara Maude (Stephenson) Scott. Growing up, Stuart lived in several different locations as his father’s work in the oil and gas industry took the family to various communities.

On July 12, 2001, Stuart was united in marriage to Keri Ann Burdette at Sheridan United Methodist Church north of Grinnell. The couple made their home at Lake Ponderosa near Montezuma.

Stuart had a genuine love for helping others and enjoyed visiting with the many people he met through his work. He became a familiar and friendly face in the Grinnell community through his years working at Ace Hardware and Starnes TV and Appliance. He was always willing to lend a hand and took pride in helping customers find what they needed.

In their free time, Stuart and Keri enjoyed camping together. Some of their favorite moments were the simple ones—relaxing at the campsite and spending evenings sitting around the campfire together.

Stuart is survived by his wife, Keri of Lake Ponderosa; his mother, Clara Scott of Grinnell; his sister, Renee (Trevor) Feltner of Channelview, Texas; and his sister-in-law, Carol Scott of Grinnell. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Steven Scott.