Scott Joseph Marco crossed the doorway to heaven on June 1 to be with Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Sally, children, Jasmine Marco Lansdowne, Jasmine Johnson (Dylan), and Jordache Johnson, and grandchildren, Jacie Lansdowne and Jaxson Lansdowne. He is also survived by his father, Mark, brothers Rocky (Lois), Joel (Connie), and Duke (Stacy), and 10 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his Mother, Betty and his Grandparents.
A memorial service will be held on June 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Port Aransas, TX followed by a Celebration at Roberts Point Park (Small Pavilion) in Port Aransas, TX from 3:00-5:00 p.m. (BYOC-Bring your own chair!) In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Welding Program Scholarships, Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend, Attn: Marta Castaneda, 7433 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Scott Joseph Marco, or Marco as known by Sally and many of his friends, was born on November 26, 1957 in Worthington, MN to his lucky parents, Mark and Betty Marco. They resided in Ocheyedan, IA on their family farm with brothers, Rocky, Joel and Duke. He was the second oldest son. He attended Sibley, IA schools and graduated from Sibley High School in 1976. He attended Sheldon Community College during High School studying welding. He received his BA from Big Sky Bible College in Lewiston, MT in 1982. His daughter, Jasmine was born in 1981. After attending Bible College, he became a Pastor serving in Colorado and Sibley, IA. He graduated from Tulsa Welding School in 1986. He resumed his welding career doing both welding, tube welding and also as a welding inspector. He traveled throughout the United States, including Deadhorse (North Slope), Alaska , to the Virgin Islands and to Aruba with his welding career.
Marco became a Christian in 1977. This was a life changing event. One week later he was in a construction accident where he spent 6 months regaining his health. During this time he spent many days studying the Bible. Marco continued to spread the Gospel during his work in the Church and during his welding career. Carl Manitz, a fellow welder, played a big part in Marco’s salvation.
Marco dated Sally McDermott in High School. After High School they went their separate ways. Both were married and had families. (Marco has a daughter, Jasmine, and Sally has a daughter, Jasmine and a son, Jordache.) Twenty two years later they reconnected. They believe God brought them back together. They were married in Eureka Springs, AR in 1998 on Easter and in 1999 relocated to Port Aransas, TX. They were married on Easter, as this was a new beginning, and continued to celebrate their anniversary on Easter each year. Marco continued his welding career while Sally opened her gift shop, Gratitude in 2003.
They have lived a full life together. They liked to travel to new places, such as New Orleans, Key West, Eureka Springs, the Bahamas, Puerto Vallarta, Las Vegas and Costa Rica. However, they often agreed that living in Port Aransas by the beach is like being on vacation!
Marco loved people, had a quick wit and great sense of humor. He could tell stories! He liked to ride his motorcycle, enjoyed hunting in Montana, and liked to garden, especially growing his tomato plants. He also continued to study the Bible and share with others.
When Marco was in the hospital earlier this year and the Doctor shared with him that he had Pancreatic Cancer, the nurse said to him that he probably felt like he had been hit by a hurricane. Marco told him no, that he was fine as he is a Christian and knows where he is going.
Send cards to: Sally Marco
1128 Sea Secret
Port Aransas, TX 78373
