Scott Kennedy

Scott James Kennedy was born on February 10, 1954 in Rapid City, SD. Scott was the fourth child of Howard & Dorothy Kennedy. He attended school in Philip from elementary through high school, graduating in 1972. During his school days, he played football, baseball, basketball and rodeoed. His basketball team went to state his senior year, which was quite a highlight to his life thus far. Scott started team roping after graduating high school.

In the fall of 1973, the Kennedy families bought a ranch in Faith, SD.

Shortly after high school graduation, at the age of 19, Scott moved to Faith with his cousin, Mick, and brother, Kent, to work on the family ranch up there.

Scott met Beth (Schuelke) of Mud Butte, SD while living in Faith, SD. Scott and Beth were united in marriage on October 3rd, 1980. In 1981, Scott and Beth were blessed with their first son, Radley, while living in Faith, SD. Also in 1981, Scott lost his uncle, Duck (Wayne), in a horse accident. Scott, Beth and Radley moved to Philip in the Fall of 1982 and he continued ranching and partnered with his dad (Howard Kennedy) at the ranch just west of Philip. Scott and Beth were blessed with their second son, Tyrel, in 1985. The family of four continued to live in Philip while he ranched with his dad. In 1989, Scott and Beth completed their family when they were blessed with their daughter, Blayne.

In 1991, Scott and Beth built a home on the ranch west of Philip and moved their family of five to the country. Scott and Beth raised their three children on the Kennedy Ranch.

He was a member of the West River Grazing Association for many years, was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and a member of the United Church of Philip.

His love of rodeo and basketball never faded. Scott coached boys basketball in Philip for several years and always supported his kids, and many others, in rodeo.

He enjoyed ranching and time with his family. Horses were always a true passion for Scott throughout his life and he spent his last moments horseback, doing what he loved.

Survivors include his wife Beth Kennedy of Philip; two sons Radley Kennedy (Cassidy) and her two daughters Izzabella and Emberlyn; and Tyrel Kennedy, both of Philip; daughter Blayne (Kenny) Feidler of New Underwood; two grandsons, Townes and July; brother Kent (Kathy) Kennedy of Rapid City; sister Judy Goldhammer of Wall; one niece Heather Olney; two nephews Shane Olney and Kempton Olney; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Dorothy Kennedy; his grandparents George and Anna Kennedy; his brother Dennis “Denny” Kennedy; and his brother-in-law Paul Goldhammer.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 495 Philip, SD 57567.

Memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Philip High School Gym in Philip.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Philip High School Gym in Philip with Pastor Kathy Chesney and Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.

Private family interment will be held at a later date.

Service Details

MEMORIAL VISITATION
Friday, March 1, 2024 - 5-7 p.m.
Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Friday, March 1, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 1:00 p.m.
Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney
Pastor Harold Delbridge

MUSIC
Kenny Feidler - "Scott's Song"
Casey Sheldon - "Where Rainbows Never Die"

USHERS
Scott Pippert - Todd Trask
Tom Miller - Greg Shearer

PALLBEARERS
Jody Brown - Steve McDaniel - Zach West
Shayne Porch - George Paul Michael
Steve Buchholz - Rorey Brown - Travis Thompson

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
John Miller - Ray Smith - Simpson Ranch and Family
Roxanne Hauk and Family - Roger Williams
Marty Burns - Chaney Burns - Irvin Jones
Rachel Clark - DJ Rush - All Family, Friends, and Neighbors

PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
AT A LATER DATE

Guest Book

Flowers