Born July 5, 1956, Scott's natural athletic talent defined the first few decades of his 68 years. By the age of four, he was so fast and agile, he could outrun most children and even some adults. Front-yard games were no contest, and he could easily escape the wrath of his older sister. This great early sprinting skill was, perhaps, the beginnings of the more rapscallion aspects of his multi-faceted personality: No one could ever catch him to discipline him.
Within a few years, he graduated from preschool to more complex games, tennis being his greatest love. Crusty-skinned tennis coaches melted like butter observing his elegant swing, his preternatural hand-to-eye coordination. "Why won't you discipline him?" his frustrated dad would lament, replacing yet another broken racket. They just couldn't do it.
Twirling a golf club around like a baton, he tried his hand at the game. Within months, the well-known junior "tennis" contender qualified for a state championship, shocking circuit regulars. Making headlines and winning many now long-forgotten championships in both sports, he was the golden boy. Scott was smart, Hollywood handsome, physically graceful, emotionally tempestuous, and a burgeoning athletic star. That is, until a freak knee accident late in high school dashed his dreams of becoming a professional tennis player.
Scott shifted gears. Having previously been a teen who eschewed schoolwork for sports (and pranks), Scott buckled down to study. He graduated Pi Beta Kappa Suma Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in 1978 with a BA degree. Two years later, he received his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. His master's thesis on the emerging fields of derivatives, arbitrage, and currency fluctuations caught the attention of Goldman Sachs in New York and earned him a spot on an elite Goldman team led by the company's former partner Robert Ruben who would later become Secretary of State Robert Ruben.
Spending the next years in financial services, Scott landed back in Dallas where he stayed for the rest of his life. Eventually, his attention again shifted -- from the work world to economic theories, politics, friends, and several non-profits. He found great satisfaction working as a volunteer and board member for the Suicide Crisis and Prevention Center as well as serving on alumni committees for The Greenhill School, where he had graduated from high school in 1974.
Rising above all other interests, sports were the unwavering true love of his heart. From the time he could walk until his passing, his Dallas Country Club membership was important to him--a place of sportsmanship, solace, and happiness.
Scott is survived by his sister, Alex B. Ramsey, and nephew, Christian Samuel Kelso, along with Christian's wife, Bethany, son Preston, and daughter, Campbell. Predeceasing him are Scott's parents, Samuel Jerome Beard, Jr. and Fran Tomlinson Beard, along with his beloved grandmother, Jeanette McKenzie McCormack, after whom he was named.
A memorial service for Scott will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, August 22, at Highland Park United Methodist Church - Cox Chapel, 3300 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205.
The family feels certain that those who went before have welcomed him into the world beyond with open arms. At last, they were able to "catch" him.
Scott's Dad was our sixth grade fb coach at Bradfield . Scott is a wonderful person as are all within his beloved household.Scott was a great quarterback,too. Mike
David Eisenlohr
Born July 5, 1956, Scott's natural athletic talent defined the first few decades of his 68 years. By the age of four, he was so fast and agile, he could outrun most children and even some adults. Front-yard games were no contest, and he could easily escape the wrath of his older sister. This great early sprinting skill was, perhaps, the beginnings of the more rapscallion aspects of his multi-faceted personality: No one could ever catch him to discipline him.
Within a few years, he graduated from preschool to more complex games, tennis being his greatest love. Crusty-skinned tennis coaches melted like butter observing his elegant swing, his preternatural hand-to-eye coordination. "Why won't you discipline him?" his frustrated dad would lament, replacing yet another broken racket. They just couldn't do it.
Twirling a golf club around like a baton, he tried his hand at the game. Within months, the well-known junior "tennis" contender qualified for a state championship, shocking circuit regulars. Making headlines and winning many now long-forgotten championships in both sports, he was the golden boy. Scott was smart, Hollywood handsome, physically graceful, emotionally tempestuous, and a burgeoning athletic star. That is, until a freak knee accident late in high school dashed his dreams of becoming a professional tennis player.
Scott shifted gears. Having previously been a teen who eschewed schoolwork for sports (and pranks), Scott buckled down to study. He graduated Pi Beta Kappa Suma Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in 1978 with a BA degree. Two years later, he received his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. His master's thesis on the emerging fields of derivatives, arbitrage, and currency fluctuations caught the attention of Goldman Sachs in New York and earned him a spot on an elite Goldman team led by the company's former partner Robert Ruben who would later become Secretary of State Robert Ruben.
Spending the next years in financial services, Scott landed back in Dallas where he stayed for the rest of his life. Eventually, his attention again shifted -- from the work world to economic theories, politics, friends, and several non-profits. He found great satisfaction working as a volunteer and board member for the Suicide Crisis and Prevention Center as well as serving on alumni committees for The Greenhill School, where he had graduated from high school in 1974.
Rising above all other interests, sports were the unwavering true love of his heart. From the time he could walk until his passing, his Dallas Country Club membership was important to him--a place of sportsmanship, solace, and happiness.
Scott is survived by his sister, Alex B. Ramsey, and nephew, Christian Samuel Kelso, along with Christian's wife, Bethany, son Preston, and daughter, Campbell. Predeceasing him are Scott's parents, Samuel Jerome Beard, Jr. and Fran Tomlinson Beard, along with his beloved grandmother, Jeanette McKenzie McCormack, after whom he was named.
A memorial service for Scott will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, August 22, at Highland Park United Methodist Church - Cox Chapel, 3300 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205.
The family feels certain that those who went before have welcomed him into the world beyond with open arms. At last, they were able to "catch" him.
Mike Armstrong
Scott's Dad was our sixth grade fb coach at Bradfield . Scott is a wonderful person as are all within his beloved household.Scott was a great quarterback,too. Mike