He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 2, 1968, to Joyce Douroux and the late Frederick Spradling.
He is survived by his husband, Erki Ruubas; mother Joyce and dad Gary Douroux; brothers, Gary Spradling, Chris Bolton and his partner, Christina Mackin, and Kyle Bolton and his wife, Jamie; sister, Deci Douroux; mother-in-law, Ilme; sisters-in-law, Tuuliki and Leena; brothers-in-law, Märt and Ahti; niece, Brooke Bolton; uncle, Chet Barker; and aunt, Mary Lou Wampler.
Scott graduated from Sheldon High School in Eugene, Oregon, in 1986, where he played trumpet, sang with the Dublinaires, and performed in school musicals. He served in the United States Air Force from 1987 to 1994. After his discharge, he lived for many years in Austin, Texas, where he studied Business at the University of Texas and began his career in health care administration.
In 2003, Scott moved to Seattle, Washington, where he worked as a financial analyst for the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. After meeting and falling in love with Erki on a trip to England, Scott moved to London to be with him. He worked at L'Arche UK, with people who have intellectual disabilities, and at the Camden School District. After they married in 2004, Scott and Erki lived in London for several years before they relocated to Seattle to be closer to Scott's family.
Later in his career, he became the CEO of Movement Systems Physical Therapy. He also served as President of the Washington State Physical Therapy Managers Association and was a President-elect of the Washington Medical Group Managers Association. In the past few years he has lived in Federal Way, WA. Recently he became the COO at Harada Physical Therapy on Whidbey Island, WA.
Scott loved to cook, host celebrations and holidays with family and loved ones, and spend time with his beloved basset hounds, Jasper and Bentley. He was a proud homeowner who constantly worked on home development projects and loved to travel, most recently to Spain to celebrate his fifteenth anniversary with Erki.
He was known for his sharp wit and biting humor, and for his generous nature, always quick to offer advice, support, and mentorship. He was dedicated to his work and particularly proud of his board certification. He will be remembered fondly and forever missed by friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Scott's memory to the Seattle Food Bank, Seattle Homeless Shelters, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, or Immigration Equality.
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