Birth date: Aug 22, 1966 Death date: Jul 13, 2020
Scott Nielson Conlin began his turn on earth early in the morning of 22 August 1966 in Provo, UT, two days after his goodly parents graduated from Brigham Young University. His parents took him to Santa Fe, New Mexico at two weeks Read Obituary
I was privileged to serve as Stake Relief Society President when Scott Conlin was called as President of the New Orleans Stake in 2000. He was supportive of me and of the women in the stake. He always listened and counselled with spiritual depth to my thoughts and concerns. It was obvious that he was comfortable with strong women and sensitive to their needs. I credited Melanie, and was grateful to her for his sensitivity.
Many women in New Orleans struggled with poverty, abuse, single parenting, and the feeling that they had been abandoned. President Conlin’s love for those women was made evident to me during one stake conference.
I was asked to speak during the evening session; I read from 3 Nephi 22, showing Jesus Christ’s great mercy in the last days in gathering women who felt forsaken, grieved, shamed, abandoned. After the session was over, President Conlin told me how much he appreciated my comments. He had been watching the faces of women in the congregation with great concern, worrying about those who seemed downcast. During my comments, he saw many eyes tear up and faces soften.
Scott Conlin could be described as was Moroni in Alma 48 “…He was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ…and his heart did glory… in doing good, in preserving his people, in keeping the commandments of God, and resisting iniquity…
If all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto [Scott Conlin], behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the bdevil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men.
I am grateful for President Conlin’s example as a humble, willing Christ-like Church leader, husband, and father.
Roslyn Udall
What a beautiful service. President Conlin was a wonderful man. I am so lucky to have lived close to ya'll all those years ago. We sure love you guys!
One of my favorite memories of Scott is when he, myself, and our sister Laurie took a vacation to Peru together, 16 years after he had served there as a missionary. One day in Lima, Scott paid the taxi driver so well that the driver took Scott home for lunch and to meet the whole family. On our way up north to visit the areas he'd served as a missionary, he suggested we could pick a random town, drive through it and ask a woman on the street where to find a laundromat, and she'd offer to launder our clothes for a small fee. It happened just as he said, and we left almost all of our clothes with her, expecting to pass by the town to pick them up the following day, but then we got in a car accident that delayed our return. After a visit to the Cajamarca police station and waiting a few days for an auto-body shop to repair the large dent in our rental car (for only $45), we gratefully retrieved our clothes from the woman, who also was very happy to see us again! In Chiclayo, we met Scott's former landlady who remembered him fondly and showed us around the town.
Other memories that stand out are the times Scott helped me with my calculus homework when I was a 1st year student at BYU and he was a senior. Melanie was also extremely kind to me as I adjusted to life away from home that year.
Later, I had the opportunity to work on the same team as Scott at Monsanto Soda Springs when I did an 8-month internship/co-op there. He taught me a lot about technology and life during that time also. I've often reflected on the advice he gave me then: "If you are enjoying your teammates and work life, stay there as long as you're able, because life is going to change the situation, so stay and enjoy it as long as possible."
He was a great brother, and I'm grateful he's no longer suffering and has left a beautiful posterity.
Scott was the greatest example of Christ like love and ministering I have ever known. He is the reason my wife and I are sealed in the Temple. The world has truly lost a great man. But I know he is still carrying on the work in the Spirit World. We will miss him greatly.
Brother and Sister Kinler
As I reflect on my memories of Scott Conlin I have to smile, because he always had a smile on his face. He was a Christ-like example of goodness, service, dedication, righteousness, integrity and nobility. Scott's dedication to the Lord was apparent through his daily , unselfish service to everyone around him. My life will ever be blessed by my association with Scott Conlin. Though we will miss him in this mortality, I'm sure the heavens rejoiced at it glorious and honorable return home.
When I shared the news of Scott's passing with 7-year-old Micah, he burst into tears and cried, "But I didn't get to spend enough time with him!" That is exactly how I feel. Even over 40 years of having him as my sibling still didn't give me enough earthly time with him. I will miss his wonderful laugh and talking with him. I appreciated his calm during troubled times. I appreciate that he didn't approach problems with anxiety, but more as a puzzle to solve. I loved having him as my physics teacher in high school as I did get to spend more time with him that year. He is a wonderful teacher, and would always start class with a Calvin and Hobbs comic strip, which was fun. We could get extra credit for watching Bill Nye the Science Guy (how fun is that for class work?). I appreciate so much the example he and Melanie have set for a committed and loving marriage and dedication to family. I know through Melanie's help, he was able to serve many in the church and community, which I also appreciate the teamwork between he and Mel demonstrated. I will miss my dear brother. I love you Scott! I hope you enjoy the spirit world and your work there.
I was privileged to spend several years in Louisiana and came to know Scott and his family that he loved so dearly. I was touched by his kindness and humility as we served together in the New Orleans Stake. He radiated pure love, spoke softly, and was one of the kindest men that I have ever known. He loved and cared deeply for those that he served. He shouldered his responsibilities with grace and had a calming and infectious smile that could melt away the most difficult problems or concerns. I always enjoyed being in his presence and never left a meeting or conversation without feeling happy and encouraged. I will always remember his Christ-like love and example.
I didn't get to see Scott too often, but I did have one conversation with him that really stuck. I must have been talking about feeling anxious when I was maybe 14 or 15, and he showed me the scripture that said "consider the lilies", and told me to just take life one day at a time. That stuck with me, and that verse is one of the reasons I named my daughter Lily. Scott was always friendly and helpful to me.
Scott is simply one of the most Christ-like men I have ever had the privilege to know. Kind, patient, and full of charity for all. His counsel was wise and powerful, and fully backed up by his example. He made me want to be a better man. Each time I had the opportunity to hear him speak or to speak with him, I wished for more. From reading these tributes, it is clear that he blessed so many lives, as he will continue to do in the great world of the spirits of the dead. Terry Donahue
I met Scott as a missionary in Peru. Scott was my companion and a great example to me. It was there that we decided to be roommates at BYU. He was a good friend. I remember as we attended the priesthood session of General Conference in October 1987 that he was moved by President Benson's comments on not postponing a family just to get a little more school under your belt. Right after we left, I believe he went and proposed to Melanie. Scott's willingness to be obedient to the Lord or his servants has always been a huge part of his life. I will always remember him for that. He will be missed. My prayers are with Melanie and the rest of the Conlin family.
Brent Hanson
