Boyd Lynn Scarrow

Boyd Lynn Scarrow, age 73, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kansas. He was born on January 3, 1946 in rural Mankato, Kansas to Vern and Ruby (Hamilton) Scarrow.

He was a 1964 graduate of Mankato High School. Lynn then played football for Fairbury College. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ft. Hays State University.

Lynn served in the Army National Guard.

He married Sonja Berry on October 3, 1971 in Mankato, Kansas.

Lynn worked as the Jewell County Treasurer before retiring after 32 years. Lynn began farming with his father Vern in the 70’s.

He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served as treasurer, Jaycees and Mankato/Rock Hills Booster Club. Lynn also coached baseball, was involved in 4-H, served as leader of the Eager Beavers.

His passions were family, farming, and watching KSU Sports.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Sonja of Mankato; 1 daughter, Tara Scarrow and husband David Garcia, Concord, CA.; 2 sons, Preston Scarrow, Galena, KS.; Justin Scarrow (Jenny), Mankato, KS.; 6 grandchildren, Ryan and wife Dakota, Caitlynn, Case, Gracelynn, Addysin, and Gannon Scarrow; 2 brothers, Lloyd Scarrow (Sharon), Fairbury, NE.; Von Scarrow, Lindsborg, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents Vern and Ruby, sister, Marjorie Lucas.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on, Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Melby Mortuary in Mankato, Kansas. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mankato with Pastor Dennis Beckmann officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Jewell County Hospital ISB, Evangelical Lutheran Church or Mankato Endowment, c/o Melby Mortuary.

For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.