Scott Michael Mobus

Scott Michael Mobus, 46, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015, in a motorcycle accident. Scott was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and son. Scott was born in Burlington, Vermont. He attended Bellows Free Academy Fairfax, and graduated in 1987. He immediately enlisted in the US Army. Scott was a career service man, with almost 28 years of military service. Scott’s talent and hard work helped him to move through the ranks, achieving Warrant Officer 2 (WO2). Scott was a veteran and served in Iraq. He has received many awards and recognitions including: Iraq Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (Third Award), National Defense Medal (Second Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas, Training Ribbon (Second Award), Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Driver and Mechanic Badge, - Mechanic, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver – Wheeled Vehicle Clasp Scott was loved by so many. He was the go to guy for many of his friends and family. Scott was always there to lend a hand to those who asked. All of Scott’s friends knew he had a sarcastic and witty humor. He could always make people laugh, and his big personality and laugh drew people to him. There was a saying among friends and family, “If Scott didn’t tease you, he probably didn’t like you”. Scott was an industrious man. He could fix anything broken. He loved to tinker with gadgets, his many toys, and cars. Scott’s skills and talents showed when he built their family home. However, Scott’s love and passion was his motorcycles. He lived to be on the road. He took numerous road trips with many friends and his Shriner Brothers. His travels took him to destinations such as the Dakotas, Colorado, New England, and many others. Scott was proud to boast he was a member of the “Iron Butt Club”. Scott was an active volunteer of the ABA Shriners and Masons. He loved participating in the many events with his fellow riders. The Shriners were not only his riding “brothers”, they truly became a part of his family. Scott was also a member of other groups including the Combat Vets and Lake Stockton Shriners. Scott was an amazing man, who will be missed by so many. He is preceded in death by his father, Bernard “Ben” Achilles, and step-father Robert “Bob” Boutin. He is survived by; his wife of 22 years, Chandra Mobus; daughter, McKenna; mother, Donna Boutin; sister, Angela Rodgers; brother, Robert Boutin; step-mother, Claire Achilles; step-sister, Janet Barbrie; half-siblings, Kathleen Achilles, Pete Achilles, Nicole Frye, Dawn White, and Corey Mobus; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many Shriner friends, and Military family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Butler Funeral Home Chapel, in Bolivar, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Butler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, with full military honors will follow service, and take place at the Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery. A private family dinner will follow the services. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital of St. Louis, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. PDF Printable Version

Scott Michael Mobus

October 26, 1968 - July 23, 2015