Douglas Lynn Scott

Douglas Lynn “Doug” Scott, of Ash Grove passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on July 31, 1942, in Imperial, Neb.
With a father who liked to move around, he spent his childhood in Madrid, Neb.; Marionville; and later returned to Madrid. When he was in the seventh grade, he moved to Julesburg, Colo., where he formed lifelong friendships. In 1959, He moved to Willard, and graduated from Willard High School in 1960. He attended SMS (now MSU) while farming alongside his dad on the family farm.
He met the love of his life, Frankie Kay Wilmesherr, and they were married on July 31, 1965. Together, they shared over 60 years of marriage.
He worked at Royal Typewriter and later at the Springfield News-Leader, where he served as a pressman for 19 years. During this time, he also drove a school bus part-time for Willard Schools.
In 1982, he and Frankie purchased a farm outside of Ash Grove, where he farmed and raised cattle while also working for Ash Grove Schools as a bus driver. He proudly served in that role for 27.5 years.
In 1986, he and Frankie purchased their first draft horse. Over the years, they built a six-horse Percheron hitch and showed at fairs throughout Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa.
In 1995, he won the World Champion Men’s Cart Class at the World Percheron Congress in Kansas City with his favorite gelding, Jon.
He was a member of Willard Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and, in later years, the Sac River Cowboy Church, which held a very special place in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Frances Scott; his father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Sue Ann (Suzie) Wilmesherr; his brother Max Scott; niece, Kristin Scott; and brother-in-law Jim Elliott.
He is survived by his beloved wife Frankie; his sisters, Shelia Austin and Pam (Roy) Robinson; his sister-in-law Jackie Scott; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. His nieces and nephews held a very special place in his heart.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Sac River Cowboy Church, Willard Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Ash Grove Healthcare Facility or the Salvation Army and may be left with the funeral home.
Visitation was at 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.