Scott W. Hedstrom

Scott Hedstrom Obituary

Retired CW4 Scott W. Hedstrom of Madison, AL, born June 22, 1963 died at the age 48 in Madison, AL, July 9, 2011, of natural causes. Scott was 1 of 3 children born in Elmhurst IL to Jackie M. Wilson and the late John A. Hedstrom. He is survived by his brother, John Hedstrom and sister, Jill (Rodney) Woods; special aunt and many cousins. He attended Wheaton North H.S. and graduated in 1981. As a young man he worked at Cantigny then joined the U.S. Army in August 1981. He served 27 years and retired in 2007 honorably as Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4), US Army rotary wing aviator with 15 years of flight experience and 11 years of enlisted service in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). He served several missions and tours of duty in his career in locations such as Grenada, South America, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. After retiring, he was employed with CAS-ITT, as a classified briefer until Feb 2010. He was confirmed at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winfield, IL. His hobbies were fishing, antiques, yard sales, flying, and was a gun enthusiast, huge Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and Bears fan, enjoyed the love of camping with family and friends and was always the life of the party. Proud and loving father and is survived by his children, Justin Robbins of Wheaton IL, Karen, Heidi and Sarah Hedstrom of Clarksville, TN. Scott recently said he has had a colorful and exciting career and life and has accomplished every goal he had set for himself. You will be missed. Funeral service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery, immediately following his wake at Leonard Funeral Home, 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Disabled American Veterans Fund at www.dav.org/donations/memorial.

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jul. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Scott Hedstrom

15 Entries

Charles W.

June 17, 2024

I've been overseas for the past 12 years. I served with Scott in the mid 80's in an Airborne Long Range Surveillance Company at Fort Lewis and remember him well. I just found out. Sorry for your loss!

Joe Pusateri

May 16, 2019

Just found out about Scott.
My condolences to his children and family.
Scott was a good guy in high school and well liked. Honorable and trusting.
You should be proud of him.
Joe Pusateri

Henryk Zaleski

July 30, 2011

Rest in peace where angels roam.

James VanAlstine

July 26, 2011

Scott,
I had the honor to work with you as a crewchief and a friend. You touched many peoples leaves including mine along the way and you will be greatly missed. Tell we meet again my brother.

James Stults

July 25, 2011

RIP,Scott my brother.You will be missed.We had good times during our struggles,and many laughs.?peace to you!

Randy Godfrey

July 23, 2011

Scott,

RIP my Brother in Arms. Save me a canteen at Fiddler's Green.

Pam Graves

July 21, 2011

"Scottie" you were not just my boyfriend you were my BEST friend..you brought such joy in my life. You were the man of my Dreams yet our time together was short I will never forget the laughter, kindness, love, caring ways you brought into my life. I will always love you.
Pam

John Wilde

July 18, 2011

Scott,
You had a way of making light of the situation and yet maintained focus on the objective. We had some great times and we had some times we just had to get through. But we always got through.
Great memories are a wonderful thing to leave behind.
Prayers for your family for peace and comfort.

James J.T. Rankin

July 18, 2011

Scott,
You left us too early and will be missed immensely buddy. You left your mark here in many places and many ways. Your fine daughters are a legacy to be exremely proud of. I will miss hearing you tell me about them. Eternal peace is yours, I'll see you on the other side ! ! !

Amy Taylor

July 17, 2011

Scott will live on through the love and laughter he gave those close to him.

July 17, 2011

Scott,
You will be truly missed by your adopted family in Athens,Al. You always made us smile with your witty jokes....especially at Pam. I always knew you were a good man and I'm glad you were apart of my sister life. Mother misses you deeply also......rest in peace my friend. You deserve it.
Lynn Horn(Athens,Al)

July 17, 2011

Scott you will always be remembered. Thanks for your smile and always making everyone laugh. R.I.P. Sam Dougherty (Platte City, MO)

Carole Curcio

July 16, 2011

Scott was a man who loved his family, friends and his country. He would always make me laugh. I guess it's our Hedstrom sense of humor. I already miss your phone calls and visits. Gone too soon. Until we meet again..

Linda Callahan

July 16, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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