Scott passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2016. He was born in Calgary on September 23, 1960. He loved the outdoors, hiking, rivers, lakes, forests and mountains plus the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Reading and football were favorite pastimes; he was the Calgary Stampeders number one fan. Scott attended Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary Alberta, the University of Calgary and Selkirk College in Castlegar, starting his career in the forestry industry in Nelson, Vernon and Victoria. He was well respected and admired by his colleagues.
Scott is lovingly remembered and survived by his parents, Ken and Marlene Rockley; siblings, Cherie (Brad) Lomheim, Patric (Kelli) Rockley, Liz Fallis; nieces and nephews, Shannon (Jim Jefferies); great nephews, Austin and Nolan Jefferies; Jason Lomheim; Alison and Jeremy Rockley and Keely Fallis. He will be lovingly remembered by dear friends, Gay Valerie Nejedly and Jim Bagley.
Private family service at later date.
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Words always seem to fall short of the intended sentiment when I am confronted with the loss of a friend or family member. I have been thinking of the fond memories I have of working with Scott when I was a Silviculture auxiliary in Kootenay Lake in the 90’s. Scott showed his effective brand of friendly, professional leadership while serving up his unique witty sense of humour. I am grateful for the few chances I had to interact with him since. Too few.
Thinking of Gay and Scott’s family.
My deepest condolences to the Rockley family and Scott’s many dear friends. I enjoyed many fun times in the Rockley household while growing up in Calgary — as a school friend of Cherie’s. Scott obviously grew up to be a fantastic, well liked and respected fellow. I was sorry to hear of his passing from my family; whom also send their sincere condolences.
It was a joy to have had the opportunity to work with Scott over the past 9 years, and especially so these last two with him on our BCTS HQ team. Scott brought a calm, logical, can-do attitude to our workplace. Always willing to take on any challenge and quick to use his wry sense of humour at the perfect moment. Over his 25 years of public service, he developed a broad knowledge base across many disciplines. This, combined with a keen memory and wonderful people skills made him a trusted resource for hundreds of staff across BC. .
As this news continues to travel around our provincial offices, it’s very apparent that Scott has left a lasting impression with a huge number of our Forest Service family. The messages are of respect for his work, appreciation of his character and gratitude for having had a chance to know him and consider him a friend that will be greatly missed.
I’m so sorry to hear the news of Scott’s passing. I had many great years working with Scott in Victoria.
Scott, I will remember your smile, your great sense of humour and how you kept me on my toes.
I will miss you greatly.
My deepest condolences to all of his friends and family.
Rest in Peace buddy
So surprised to hear of Scott’s passing. Scott first impressed us as a tech working for Appropriate Forestry out of Kaslo – so much so that we hired him into the BCFS family at Kootenay Lake as soon as we could. I think the only thing we ever taught him was prescribed burning – he taught us so much more. We shared a cash suggestion award on a contract management style developed locally – he will be sorely missed. Great skill, great humour just an all round great guy who could deviate with the best of us. We are thinking of you Gay and Scott’s family, so sorry, so sad, please remember all the good positive karma Scott gave so many people both professionally and in his private life.