DERBY-Scott, William "Bill" Harris, M.D. 75, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2016. He was born on January 11, 1941 in Chadron, Nebraska to Orie Harris and Helen Barbara Vondra Scott. He graduated from Hay Springs High School in Hay Springs, Nebraska, having developed a strong work ethic growing up on a farm as the only son. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and chemistry from Chadron State Teachers College and his medical degree from the University of Utah, School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also completed a two-year internship and residency at the University of Utah Medical Center and cardiac fellowships at the University of Utah Medical Center and the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Between the two fellowships, he served in the United Stated Air Force, completing a three-year tour of duty in Misawa, Japan. Dr. Scott came to Wichita in 1973 at the invitation of President and CEO of St Joseph Medical Center Mother Mary Anne McNamara. He served as Director of St. Joseph's Cardiovascular Services to finalize development of the department. Dr. Scott helped to establish as heart catheterization, echocardiography, stress testing, nuclear cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation and coronary "step-down" unit at St. Joseph Medical Center. He had a passion for teaching and served as Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor Internal Medicine Department at the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine from 1977 to 2002, specifically educating residents at St. Joseph Family Practice in many aspects of cardiac disease. He lectured to medical professionals over the years on the subjects of congestive heart failure, coronary spasm, and cholesterol and electrolyte management. He also developed a successful private practice as a solo practitioner in cardiology and general internal medicine services until his retirement in 2007. He then volunteered his time at a free-clinic in Wichita, Kansas. When he was not at the hospital or office, he could be found in his beloved numerous vegetable gardens and orchards. He used an organic method long before it became mainstream. He routinely grew far more produce than he could consume for the love of watching things grow and surprising others with the fruit of his labors. He was also an avid photographer. This passion was fed during his service in Japan where he bought the first of many cameras; he began shooting pictures at the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, and never looked back. His favorite subject was nature but family and friends attest to the many candid and posed shots he took of them. He also loved reading, hiking, Dutch-oven cooking, hunting and travel. He wore a bright smile on his face, had a quick hand to help those in need, and a true love of others, whether stranger or long-time friend. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Orie Harris and Helen Barbara (Vondra) Scott; sister and brother-in-law, Helen Jane and Billie Kayton; infant granddaughters, Hannah Nanieve and Anna Lynn Scott; and in-laws, Robert Henry and Marcia Pierce Mahn Frech. He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine (Frech) Scott; daughter, Carolyn Bailey (Bret) of Fruit Heights, Utah; daughter, Suzanne Hooper (Larry) of Springville, Utah; son, William Jared Scott (Heather) of Greenwood Village, Colorado; daughter, Christine McDonald (Taylor) of Fort Morgan, Colorado; daughter, Jenilynn Frizell (Duane) of Henderson, Nevada; first wife and the mother of his children, Lynn Clark Callister (Dick) of Provo, Utah; 25 grandchildren; and a niece and 2 nephews, all in Nebraska. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2300 N. Buckner, Derby KS. A Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at located at 1409 S. Rock Road, Derby KS. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas, in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests you send donations to charities that support Bill's personal and professional passions: Sedgwick County Extension Office: Master Gardener Program, 7001 W. 21st Street N., Wichita, KS 67205; Sedgwick County Extension Office: 4H Photography Program, 7001 W. 21st Street N., Wichita, KS 67205; , Wichita, KS Chapter, 1861 N. Rock Road, Suite 380, Wichita, KS 67206. View online tributes at www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com