Scott Curtis Black

Scott was born December 13, 1943 and passed away from cancer peacefully December 29, 20122 He attended McClatchy and Encina High and Schools CSU, Sacramento. He served in the U.S. Army and was a bridge builder for the Peace Corps in Africa. Scott was a skilled carpenter. He is lovingly survived by his wife Jeanne Wilke-Black and brothers Terry, Tino and Byron and mother Lila Gibson. Scott and his wife sailed from Oregon to Mexico on their sailboat 'Windhorse.' Scott's favorite quote is from the movie Harvey, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.' Scott was an excellent story teller and good friend. His ashes will be buried at sea. He will be forever loved.