Wednesday, September 5, 2012

09-05-12 Obituaries


Dan and Bobbie Jeanne Scott


Dan and Bobbie Jeanne Scott made their final journey to eternal life together, after 61 years of marriage.
Daniel Curnutt Scott was born at Barrett Hospital in 1930 to Parke T. and Mildred L. Scott of Armstead. He attended grade school in Armstead and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in Dillon. He then served a four year enlistment in the Navy. Upon his return he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from Western Montana College. Dan completed his Masters Degree at Indiana State University. His last 19 years of teaching were at Western Montana College where he was the assistant professor of Industrial Arts. Dan was very involved in the Dillon community. He served on the Barrett Hospital Board of Trustees, Bicentennial Apartments Board of Directors, City Council and was a 4-H Leader. In his retirement he spent many long hours grooming, managing trails for Beaverhead Snow Riders, and considered it a labor of love. One of Dan’s greatest joys was teaching his sons the love he had for hunting and the great outdoors. He had an amazing ability to fix, build, construct, draw and design just about anything imaginable.
Bobbie Jeanne Scott was born in 1931 at Barrett Hospital to Carl and Jessie Guidici. She was raised on her family’s ranch North of Dillon. She went to grade school in Dillon and graduated from Beaverhead County High School. Bobbie’s life career was wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She devoted herself to making sure that everyone’s needs were met. She was known for her homemade breads, home cooked meals, canning produce from their garden. She had a talent for designing and sewing clothing for the whole family. Her family was never confused of the season as her decorations always reflected the spirit of the holiday. She was a leader of Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies. She was a member of the Methodist Ladies, Chapter AD. P.E.O. and Western Women. Bobbie was also very involved in the Dillon community. She served on the Beaverhead County Association Museum Board, and was a Barrett Hospital and Healthcare volunteer. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, knitting, cross-country skiing , playing Bridge with various groups and many other card games.
Dan and Bobbie were married December 27th, 1950 in Dillon Montana. Their first son Robert Daniel was born in San Diego, California while Dan was in the service. After returning to the Armstead family ranch, Dan and Bobbie had three more children, Parke F., Steven C., and Danna Jeanne. With the construction of Clark Canyon Dam, Dan and Bobbie Jeanne had to leave Armstead. They used this time to travel and further Dan’s career. They would eventually make their way home, to Dillon. Here they would raise their children and create a rich family history for generations to come.
Dan and Bobbie Jeanne enjoyed many activities together as a married couple. They donated their time together giving many hours to the Lewis and Clark Canoes to Horse Camp Fortunate Chapter. They loved square dancing, snowmobiling, camping, rock hounding, four wheeling, touring the country on their motorcycle, playing cards . In their retirement years they spent many days at their cabin in the Grasshopper Valley, enjoying wildlife and nature with their friends.
Dan and Bobbie were proceeded in death by their son Robert Daniel Scott on September 26th, 1970. They are survived by sons Parke (Pam), Steve (Debbie), and daughter Danna (John) Harrison. Grandchildren , Dakon, Robbie (Lisl) , Lacie (Shane) Puyear, Laura (Josh) Keller, Lindsey (Brandon) Day, Russell (Sarah) Harrison, Melissa (Brian) Riley and 10 great grandchildren.
Dan and Bobbie’s last chapter ended with Dan passing on 8-27-12 of natural causes at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare. Bobbie Jeanne passed a short 8 hours later on 8-28-12 also of natural causes at the Renaissance Care Center. Dan and Bobbie had amazing love for each other. Most of their lives were spent hand in hand, so it was fitting that they should end this life journey together.
 Services were held September 4th at at Brundage Funeral Home honoring the lives of Dan & Bobbie Jeanne.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice. A guestbook is available on-line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.