TV and movie enthusiast was a fan of fantasy and a whiz at “Jeopardy!”
Scott William Lanphear, 42, passed away at a shared living residence in Colchester, Vt., on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on April 10, 1983, he was the son of Kevin and Susan Lanphear. From birth, Scott was always enamored by fantasy, whether it be The Wizard of Oz, “Sesame Street,” Super Mario Bros. or “The Simpsons”. Scott graduated in 2001 from Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho, Vt.. He then attained a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Castleton State College. He was an avid reader with a strong interest in politics and history. He was also a TV and movie enthusiast. Despite his struggles with autism spectrum disorder, he could intelligently discuss many topics and could answer a large percentage of all the categories on “Jeopardy!” Due to health issues over the last several years, he was limited in many activities but very much enjoyed spending time with his family. Scott is survived by his father, Kevin, of Jericho; sister, Robin Miller, and family of Hinesburg, Vt.; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Susan, in 2016. A special thank-you to Travis St. Peter of Howard Center and housemate Peggy Spencer. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction, VT. An opportunity to share words of remembrance will immediately follow. Burial will take place in Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho. In lieu of flowers, please consider finding an item or two in your attic or basement to donate to your local ReStore or Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To share online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com…
TV and movie enthusiast was a fan of fantasy and a whiz at “Jeopardy!”
Scott William Lanphear, 42, passed away at a shared living residence in Colchester, Vt., on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on April 10, 1983, he was the son of Kevin and Susan Lanphear. From birth, Scott was always enamored by fantasy, whether it be The Wizard of Oz, “Sesame Street,” Super Mario Bros. or “The Simpsons”. Scott graduated in 2001 from Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho, Vt.. He then attained a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Castleton State College. He was an avid reader with a strong interest in politics and history. He was also a TV and movie enthusiast. Despite his struggles with autism spectrum disorder, he could intelligently discuss many topics and could answer a large percentage of all the categories on “Jeopardy!” Due to health issues over the last several years, he was limited in many activities but very much enjoyed spending time with his family. Scott is survived by his father, Kevin, of Jericho; sister, Robin Miller, and family of Hinesburg, Vt.; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Susan, in 2016. A special thank-you to Travis St. Peter of Howard Center and housemate Peggy Spencer. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction, VT. An opportunity to share words of remembrance will immediately follow. Burial will take place in Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho. In lieu of flowers, please consider finding an item or two in your attic or basement to donate to your local ReStore or Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To share online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com…