- Bob Scott
Memorial services for Bob Scott will take place at Plentywood Lutheran Church 2:00PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 with Pastor Dave Curtright officiating. Interment of
cremated remains will follow at the Outlook Highland Cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of
Plentywood has charge of arrangements.
Robert Arthur "Bob" Scott was born January 28, 1924 to Palmer and Beulah Scott in a sod
and frame house at the family farm south of the US-Canadian border on Beaver Creek. After
graduating from Outlook High School in 1942, Bob continued to working on the family farm
with his father, Palmer and brother, George. On December 18, 1946, Bob married June
Stewart and lived in California for a short period of time. Missing Montana snowfalls, Bob
and June returned to Outlook, where Bob devoted his life to farming and ranching. Bob and
June's son Robert J. (Bobby) was born on July 15, 1948, their daughter Sandra was born on
November 22, 1951.
In his early years, Bob served as a member on the Outlook School Board, the Outlook Fire
Board, was a substitute mail carrier and was a 31 year charter member of the Plentywood
Elks Lodge.
being director of the Montana State Bank for nearly 30 years. While Bob enjoyed getting out of town for short and long journeys, getting
back to town for monthly bank meetings was always a priority for Bob.
Bob was a true Montana farmer. He devoted many years of long days, planting and harvesting his crops and caring for his livestock. Bob
was part of a generation of farmers who developed lasting friendships and a life long devotion to one another built from both
celebrations and times of sorrow. He treasured these relationships and will be remembered by most for his strong opinions, stubborn
demeanor, and willingness to help those in need. Once Bob retired from farming, he could frequently be found driving along the country
side, playing cards with old and new friends, visiting with people at the bank, or having coffee at a local restaurant. For years, Bob
traveled to Flathead Lake for his annual "cherry picking" trip. Upon his return, he would sell cherries to his friends and neighbors and
surprised everyone when he continued with this yearly event despite his declining health.
Light hearted banter between Bob and his friends was a daily occurrence. He would frequently boast about his Chevy trucks and tease
those who were tried and true Ford fans. Others would be puzzled by Bob's stories of leaving town to purchase a new vehicle and already
have the vehicle resold before arriving back in Plentywood. Great grandpa Bob would always have chocolate candy in his shirt pocket for
his great grandkids. Huntley and Haidyn would hop onto Papa Bob's lap and quickly reach their tiny hands into his pocket for their
chocolate treats. Bob would chuckle to himself when he knew that his candy gesture was ruining their meal time appetites.
After many years of living life to the fullest and on his own terms, despite years of ongoing heart complications and numerous
emergency heart surgeries, Bob suffered a fatal heart attack on September 3, 2008. In addition to his parents and brother, George and
two half brothers, Eldon Lee and Palmer M. Scott, Bob joins his wife, June, son Bobby, and granddaughter Debbie in heaven. He is
survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jule Jacobson of Plentywood MT, granddaughter and husband, Tracy and Chad
Hinz of Monticello, MN, granddaughters, Cami Sain of Omaha, NE, and Allysa Jacobson of Helena, MT, and great-grandchildren, Huntley
and Haidyn Hinz of Monticello, MN. Bob is also leaves behind his long time friend and companion, Esther Corneliusen of Billings, MT.
| 1924 - 2008 |
| . . . . in Memory of . . . . |
Remembering Bob