Scott Emerson Eslinger passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2020 after a battle with dementia. Born January 14, 1947 in Pueblo, Colorado to Muriel and Warren Eslinger. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara of 49 years and three beautiful children. Sons Ryan (Brandice), Eric (Karlie), and daughter Lori (Mike) VanManen. The joy of his life were his ten grandchildren. Jace, Javin, Jett Eslinger, and Jaxon, Kinslie Eslinger and Jordyn, Aiden, Taylor, Tristan, and Adalyn VanManen, sister Diane Borton. A lifelong resident of Pueblo, he earned a bachelor’s degree in biological science and worked for Black Hills Corporation for 40 years. Scott loved the outdoors and his labs. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports and his loud cheers for the Broncos and Rockies will be dearly missed. Special thanks to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. A memorial service will be held for friends and family at the First Presbyterian Church on February 7 at 2:00.