Richard George Scott, Sr.
July 2, 1925 - September 18, 2011
Richard George Scott Sr. (also known as George or Little Dickie), age 86, of West Valley City passed away September 18, 2011 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his children and grandchildren. George was born July 2, 1925 in Bradford County Pennsylvania, to Richard Winfield Scott and LM (Charlotte) Carpenter. He married Lucile Giles on September 27, 1965 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later dissolved on May 28, 1985. George was a wonderful friend and father who will be missed by many who knew him. He worked as a truck driver for many years and enjoyed several outdoors activities. Among these are fishing, hunting, and his favorite TV show was M.A.S.H (which he called Mashed Potatoes and Gravy) and Bonanza. He loved meeting his grandchildren after they were born and always made them smile with his imitation of Donald Duck. He had a great sense of humor and loved to cook. His spaghetti is a family favorite. He is survived by his children, Dorothy Louise Scott, Richard George Scott Jr., both of West Valley City; Mariann (John) Anderson, of Tooele; Frances Lorraine (Allen) Summarell, also of West Valley City; Carol Marie, Mary Alice, and Patricia Mae, of locations unknown; 11 known grandchildren – Annicia Katherine Poots, Nicholas Bolen, Brittany Ann Anderson, Jessica Drew Anderson, John Daniel Anderson, Shantelle Patrice Summarell, Kerrie Lorraine (Dale) Draney, Corissa Rosa Summarell, Belinda Pauline Summarell, Zacharias Allen Summarell, and Alyvia Lynn Summarell and some unkown grandchildren; 2 ½ great grandsons – Kaden Dale Draney, Landyn Melcom Loveland, and Carson Edward Draney; siblings Charlotte, Rita, and Eva. He was preceeded in death by Richard Winfield Scott (father), Charlotte Carpenter (mother), and Frances Satterleigh (sister). Graveside services will be held September 27, 2011 at the Elysian Burial Gardens Cemetery located at 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 at 2:00 pm. To view and send condolences, please visit www.premierfuneral.com. The family would like to express a special thanks to Harmony Home Health and Hospice agencies for their kind and loving care.
Richard George Scott Sr. (also known as George or Little Dickie), age 86, of West Valley City passed away September 18, 2011 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his children and grandchildren. George was born July 2, 1925 in Bradford... View Obituary & Service Information