Edward Lewis Scher, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 21, 2017. After a courageous battle with cancer, he now rests in the arms of our Lord.
Born on April 1, 1954 in New York, son of the late Leonard Charles Scher and the late Helen Hummel.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Diane Scher, and their four children, Lisa (Brandon Blackberg) Scher, Amy (Michael) Smith, David (Brooke Myers) Scher, and Steven (Abby Smith) Scher, his 3 beloved grandchildren Ascher, Meya, and Blaze, as well as his siblings Alan, Cindy, and Debbie. Ed was predeceased by siblings Wayne and Wendy.
An avid bowler, Ed is best remembered for his smile, his humor, and his willingness to lend a hand. He made a friend wherever he went.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 4:00pm at The Conference Center at Barefoot Resort, 2250 Premier Resort Blvd, North Myrtle Beach. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm – 4:00pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial in Ed’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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My favorite memory is not very PC, so let’s just say his sense of humor was like no other!! Daddy Scher was a second dad to me for many many years. I remember thinking how laid back he was and how nothing seemed to make him mad! There were plenty of times when I thought Amy and I were doomed and yet, all he did was smile at us! I love and miss you Daddy Scher.
I grew up across the street from the Scher’s my favorite memory of Ed was of when my dad was out of town and a hurricane was on its way to the beach … Ed came and got my whole family and we all went to the bowling alley … we bowled all night and into the morning while the hurricane hit the beach … he made sure we were having fun, safe, and bellies full of pizza and soda! He was always thinking of other people and always had a smile on his face! He was a very loved man and will be greatly missed!
I grew up across the street from the Scher’s my favorite memory of Ed was of when my dad was out of town and a hurricane was on its way to the beach … Ed came and got my whole family and we all went to the bowling alley … we bowled all night and into the morning while the hurricane hit the beach … he made sure we were having fun, safe, and bellies full of pizza and soda! He was always thinking of other people and always had a smile on his face! He was a very loved man and will be greatly missed!
Never met this great man but played in his Fantasy Foitball league for 3 years. Last year he was the last seed in the playoffs and knocked of his son in law (Mike) in the first round than ran the table and won the championship. Biggest laugh of them all was that his son n law was on vacation in Disney World. Long live the Midway Monsters!
I first met Ed and the Scher family when I moved to SC for my 8th grade year…Northern girl meets the South. Not being interested in the only sport that school had to offer 8th grade girls, (B team basketball), I decided to join a recreational bowling league. What started out as just something to pass the time ended up turning into something I grew to love dearly….bowling. I never would’ve thought that it would have become so symbolic in my life but it was because of Ed that it did. Ya see, not only did Ed influence my life by coaching me and teaching this new Northern girl a few ol’ tricks, but he also became like family. Ed became a good friend and confidant of my grandmother who also spent a good amount of time at Little River Lanes, and he was always there to greet us with a smile. I’m a better person because I had the opportunity to know Ed :heart:
I believe I met him one time, but really it only takes one time to know how amazing of a human being you’ve come across when you met Ed. I was at a charity event at the bowling alley and went outside by myself to grab a hot dog and here’s this guy manning the grill. He was sooooo happy. He just radiated the best spirit, was smiling, laughing having a great time manning the grill. I remember walking back inside and telling my friend – this guy on the grill is amazing!!! Come to find out he’s the dad of another amazing person that came into my life randomly as well. All I could think of what a life it would have been to grow up with that as a dad, and I love my own dad of course, but phew what an amazing person. Nothing but love to the Scher family. I feel so lucky to have caught a glimpse. You’ve got quite a guardian angel looking down on you now. I wish you all the best and strength in such a hard time.
I remember that! We had a blast growing up together!
Prayers for the Family…He was a great person…will miss him at Little River Lanes…Sandy and Jimmy Gabriel
Where to begin….to the family: Ed was the nicest, sweetest caring man I ever met. He helped me countless times with his pinsetter knowledge. He taught me many things, related to bowling and life. I still hear him saying, ” one frame, one game”, after I threw it bad.
I will miss him dearly.
I worked with Ed at Little River Lanes. He taught me a lot. He was an amazing man that could cheer up anyone around him. My daughter Sydney loved him. She’d come in and get on the mic to the back and start talking to him. He’d run up to see her just smiling away. Sadly he didn’t get to meet my son who was born recently but I just know he’d have loved him as well. Ed will always be remember by those who were lucky enough to know him.
He was a friendly face on theFridays no tap at Littleriver lanes…
I first met Ed a year ago. Having moved from New York, I found Little River Lanes and joined a League, then started Fun Friday’s . Ed couldn’t have been kinder to me, encouraging this horrendous bowler each week, and laughing with me as I choked when the colored pins came up! He was happy with the biggest heart, the biggest smile , just one in a million. My heart breaks for his family and I send them my prayers for strength.
Ed was a blessing.
John and I met Ed at Little River Lanes ten years ago. He was always cheerful and always had something nice to say. He is already missed by the bowlers. Our prayers go out to you, his family, with the knowledge he is now at rest.
John and Dee Rowland
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