Alice R. (Fry) Scott , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and retired teacher, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 78 in La Pine, OR.
Born on July 6, 1947, in Tillamook, Oregon, Alice grew up on her family’s farm in Sandlake. A 1965 graduate of Nestucca High School, she went on to earn her degree from Oregon College of Education, dedicating more than 40 years to teaching elementary school children in the Salem-Keizer School District. Her love of learning and her kind, steady presence left a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues.
Alice’s life was guided by her deep faith in God. She was a devoted member of the Salem First Church of the Nazarene for over 30 years, where she and her husband Robert met and were later married.
Alice is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Robert Gene Scott of La Pine, OR; her children Amanda (Billy) Johnson of Bend, Jonathan Scott of Keizer, and Devonee (David) Littleton of La Pine; her sister Ruby Fry-Matson of Sandlake; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Elma Fry, and her sister Mary Fry, all of Sandlake.
Alice loved to explore the world alongside Robert. Together, they visited national parks, historical sites, and traveled internationally, including recent trips to the United Kingdom and the Panama Canal. She especially treasured time spent with family and had a deep appreciation for nature and animals particularly river otters.
A memorial service celebrating Alice’s life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Salem First Church of the Nazarene (1550 Market St NE, Salem, Oregon 97301).
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Alice’s passion for education, animals, and the outdoors, donations may be made to the High Desert Museum of Central Oregon:
https://highdesertmuseum.org/?form=FUNPCBTMLNU.
Alice will be remembered for her warmth, wisdom, unwavering faith, and adventurous spirit.