Scott_George_27 March, 1919
George Milton Scott, Jr., 90 passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2009 at the home of his daughter, Kathy, surrounded by his family.
George was born March 27th, 1919 in Gwenford, Idaho to George Milton and Naomi Roderick Scott, the second of 10 children. He spent his youth working in Gwenford and Pleasantview, Idaho and the Malad Valley. He graduated from Malad High School in 1938.
During the depression (1939) he left Idaho in search of employment. Through great persistence, he eventually was hired by Kennecott Copper Mining Company where he worked as a boilermaker. He retired from Kennecott in 1970.
George met Beulah Evans at a church activity on Christmas Eve in 1940. They were married in the Salt Lake LDS temple April 2nd, 1941. Buelah passed away in July of 1998. George was life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
George joined the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Following boot camp and his specialized training as a telephone technician he was stationed in Hawaii for a short period. He was then involved in numerous campaigns in the Pacific Theater of war. He attained the rank of Sergeant and was very proud of his sharp-shooter medal.
George and Beulah are the parents of four children, George (Carolyn) Scott, Washington, Ut.; Kathleen (Bill) Webb, West Valley City; Marianne (Blaine) Crump, Malad, Idaho; and Renae (Rick) Stowe, Riverton. They have 21 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.
He spent a great deal of time and effort in building their home in Sandy. Raised as a farmer, he had a magic touch with growing flowers and vegetables. He enjoyed raising and showing rabbits and pigeons. He loved having a well trained hunting dog and spent hours training his dogs.
Preceded in death by his wife, Beulah, sisters: Althea Buckley, Ella and Vella Scott; brothers, Larry and Rodney Scott, grandson, Christian and wife, Fae Webb; great-grandson Riley Bruce Scott.
Survived by his children, grandchild and great-grandchildren, sisters: Josephine May, Lila (Bill) moss, Laura (Clell) Bennett; brother, Khalil (Patsy) Scott and sister-in-law, Joyce Scott.
Memorial services will be held Monday, December 21st, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at the Midvalley 7th Ward Chapel at 1211 East 7800 South Midvale, Utah. Friends and family may visit with the family prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. A viewing will be held Sunday, December 20th, 6-8 p.m. at the Midvalley 7th Ward Chapel. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy. Condolences may be offered at www.larkincares.com.