Scott M. Kaufman

Forestport- Scott M. Kaufman, 54, husband of Margaret, passed away at this residence, after a long illness, while surrounded by the loving care of his family, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 27, 1961, a son of the late John and Veda N. Jones Kaufman. Scott grew up in Ft. Collins, Colorado, where he received his education, graduating from Rocky Mountain High School. Thereafter he lived in Oklahoma, before moving to Dallas Texas. Later he lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where he operated a travel agency. Mr. Kaufman was employed for many years in sales of electronic technology equipment, working and living in California, and Dallas, TX. He was united in marriage with Margaret A. Kornmeyer, at Las Vegas, NV. In 2002, the couple moved from Dallas, TX, to their present home near Forestport, where they had since lived. Scott was an avid downhill skier; enjoying skiing in the Rocky Mountains and in the Adirondacks. He also greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping and four wheeling. He was a member of Kampski Hunting Club, High Market. In addition to his wife, Margaret (Peggy), he is survived by his three children; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Rose, Dallas TX, and twins; Rebecca M. Kaufman and Christopher K. Kaufman, both at home; two brothers, Timothy John, California and Frank, Des Moines, IA; brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews. His family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life and memories on Saturday, March 26, from 2-5 p.m. at the Boonville Elks Lodge, Rt. 12 Boonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Road New Hartford, NY 13413.