Scott D.
Vrooman
July 30, 1947 - February 15, 2019
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Resided in Troy, MI
Scott Douglas Vrooman, Troy, MI, age 71, died Friday, February 15, 2019, after a long illness. He was born in Chicago on July 30, 1947, the son of the late Scott and Doris (Miller) Vrooman.
He grew up in Royal Oak, graduated from Kimball High School, and earned his BS and Master’s degrees from Oakland University. He was a computer programmer for Church’s Lumber Yards, the City of Detroit and the Detroit Pension System. Scott fell in love with photography at age twelve and continued that passion throughout his life. He also was world traveler and bourbon connoisseur, with a collection of over 100 varieties, including unusual brands.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Edith (Parsons) Vrooman and his life-long chosen brothers: Derek (Margaret) Blount, Terry T. (Sally) Brown, Bob (Kelly) Muller and Bob (Yvonne) Peaslee. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Judy, Bill and Virginia, Barb and Don, and Jim and Kathy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Bill.
Family will receive friends Saturday 1 - 5 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd (between Maple & Big Beaver) Troy. Inurnment will occur privately.
In lieu of flowers, Scott requested donations to Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
He grew up in Royal Oak, graduated from Kimball High School, and earned his BS and Master’s degrees from Oakland University. He was a computer programmer for Church’s Lumber Yards, the City of Detroit and the Detroit Pension System. Scott fell in love with photography at age twelve and continued that passion throughout his life. He also was world traveler and bourbon connoisseur, with a collection of over 100 varieties, including unusual brands.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Edith (Parsons) Vrooman and his life-long chosen brothers: Derek (Margaret) Blount, Terry T. (Sally) Brown, Bob (Kelly) Muller and Bob (Yvonne) Peaslee. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Judy, Bill and Virginia, Barb and Don, and Jim and Kathy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Bill.
Family will receive friends Saturday 1 - 5 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd (between Maple & Big Beaver) Troy. Inurnment will occur privately.
In lieu of flowers, Scott requested donations to Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Memorial Visitation
A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home
2600 Crooks Road (btw Maple & Big Beaver)
Troy, MI US 48084
Troy, MI US 48084
