Dr. David J. Scruby

Dr. David J. Scruby, age 73, passed away on October 20, 2025 in Dunedin, FL. Dave was born in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Betty Scruby. Dave’s early years were spent in Mission, Kansas. The family moved to Indianapolis Indiana in 1965 and Dave graduated from Southport High School in 1970. From an early age Dave knew he wanted to be a medical doctor. He went to Indiana University in Bloomington and was able to skip his senior year and go straight to IU Medical School. After completing his residency, Dave was a family practice doctor in Zionsville, IN. He was offered a position with Eli Lilly corporate as Occupational & Industrial Medicine Physician where he spent the rest of his career. Dave was a founding member of Zionsville Presbyterian Church. He lived in Zionsville and later In Carmel, Indiana. Following retirement he moved to Dunedin, FL to be with JoAnn. Dave had a strong affinity for old movies and could recite lines from many movies. He especially liked old Pink Panther movies and Mel Brooks. He would laugh himself into tears watching those. Dave loved Oldies music and Smooth Jazz. He loved sports and was a big fan of the IU Hoosiers basketball and Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Bucs football teams. He loved watching and playing golf until spinal surgery in 2016 ended his playing days. When younger, he was an avid water skier and enjoyed snow skiing trips. After moving down to Florida, Dave enjoyed boating with JoAnn and friends and entertaining in their home. Dave was a quiet person with a sharp wit. Dave loved his friends and extended family. Dave is survived by his partner JoAnn Jacobson, son Mike Scruby, daughter-in-law Leanna Scruby, grandson Leo Scruby, brother Steve Scruby, sister-in-law Karen Scruby, nephew Jason Scruby and nieces Erin Scruby (Avakian) and husband Rex, and Elaine Scruby (Stowers) and husband Kyle, and great nephews Landon Stowers, Blake Stowers, Sam Avakian, and Max Avakian, and great nieces Libby Stowers and Elle Avakian. He was preceded in death by parents Bill and Betty Scruby, wives Lonna Scruby and Jackie Scruby, and son Nick Scruby. Dave was in constant pain the most recent years of his life. He was a man of quiet faith who recently expressed to his brother, Steve, he was ready when God called him home. “God said he was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So, he put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”.” A Memorial Celebration will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12 noon at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers with visitation from 10:00 a.m until the time of service.

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Dr. David J. Scruby

May 20, 1952 - October 20, 2025