Obituary of Scott Allen Pherigo

Scott A. Pherigo Scott passed from this life on October 20, 2016, at his home in Newton. Scott Allen Pherigo, 60, was born July 16, 1956, in Des Moines. The son of Onie C. and Helen J. (Higby) Pherigo, he graduated from the Newton Senior High, Class of 1975. Out of high school, Scott was employed by the Maytag Company, in Plant Two operations, as an inspector. Scott was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, he will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He enjoyed his family, his guns, traveling on hunting trips, fishing, all outdoor activities and reading about loading shells for his guns. Scott is survived by his daughter Courtney Brumbaugh (Jon) and their twins: Kingston and Kashton of Urbandale; his son Elijah Pherigo of Ankeny, a brother Michael Pherigo of Newton; his sister Janette R. See of Houston, TX; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at a later date. The Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be left to the family in Scott's name or a charity of your choosing.