Scott Collins Brewer

Scott Collins Brewer June 12, 1950 - May 12, 2014 SOUTH BEND - Scott Brewer, formerly of South Bend and Cape Canaveral Florida, died peacefully Monday, May 12, 2014, in Austin, Texas.

Following his wishes, a Memorial Service will be held in Cape Canaveral later this year.

Scott grew up in South Bend and graduated from the former LaSalle High School where he was an award-winning swimmer and all around athlete. As a passenger, Scott was seriously injured in an auto accident in 1969. He proceeded to prove the doctors wrong and lived a full and adventurous life for the next forty-five years. Scott was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending his days fishing at Jetty Park many a day reeling in the fish and taking them home for dinner. He was a great cook and loved preparing dinners for family and friends. Scott always had a big smile, especially for the ladies. He made many long lasting friendships and cherished those people.

Survivors include a sister, Nancy (Rick) Parker of South Bend, a brother, Charles (Celia) Brewer of Austin. nieces Kim (Jeff) Pavek of Sturgis, Michigan, and Deana (Joe) Northern of South Bend and a great nephew, Tanner Scott Pavek of Sturgis, Michigan.

Preceding him in death was his mother, Alyce Brewer his father, Russell (Jack) Brewer and a nephew, Sean Beatty. Scott will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We will always remember his many words of wisdom. As Scott always said, "It be what it be."

Published by South Bend Tribune from May 17 to May 18, 2014.

08/28/2022 EJS