Walter Francis Scott, June 27, 1928 鈥� June 4, 2015. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of dad on June 4, 2015 at his daughter Debbie and son-in-law Terry鈥檚 home in Saskatoon. Dad will be forever lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret of 63 years (July 1, 1952). Daughter Debra (Terry) Leask 鈥� Saskatoon; Granddaughter Chelsea (Robi) Csabai 鈥� Coquitlam, BC; Great Grandchildren Brendan, Adam, Jolie; Grandson Shawn (Jenny) Leask 鈥� Martensville; Great Grandchildren Freya, Ava and Keira. Son Dennis (Linda) Scott 鈥� Saskatoon; Grandsons Matthew (Monica Deschner) Scott; Nathan (Amanda) Scott 鈥� Saskatoon; Great Grandson Braylon. Son Dean (Debbie) Scott 鈥� Chilliwack, BC 鈥� Grandsons Michael (Naureen Ali) Scott 鈥� Vancouver, BC; Jason Scott 鈥� Chilliwack. Sister Ann Shiplett 鈥� Days Beach. Sister Flora Weber 鈥� Saskatoon. Sister Doris (Walter) Sand 鈥� Prince Albert. Brother-in-law Gordon Shiplett 鈥� Regina Beach. Brother-in-law James (Stine) Davidsen and their family 鈥� Norway. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents Francis and Kathleen Scott; Granddaughter Ashley Scott; Brother Charles and Sister-in-law Josephine Scott; Sister June Shiplett; Brother-in-law Everett Shiplett; Niece Heather (Shiplett) Solomon; Nephew Rev Jeffrey Shiplett; Great nephew 鈥� Brennan Shiplett; In-laws Hans and Pernille Davidsen. Dad was born in Prince Albert June 27, 1928. The eldest of six children born to Francis and Kathleen Scott. While in Prince Albert he spent memorable times with is grandparents 鈥淕entleman Joe鈥� and Flora McKay 鈥� travelling with his grandfather in a horse and buggy to various berry patches highlight of the trip was stopping for lunch watching water being boiled in a syrup pail over an open fire for grandpa鈥檚 coffee and Walter鈥檚 cocoa. At an early age he moved with his parents to Plenty, Saskatchewan where they operated a tent theater 鈥淪cotts Motion Pictures鈥�. Following this, a permanent move was made to North Battleford, where he attended King Street School. Due to his father鈥檚 illness Dad learned at an early age that he was the man of the house and had to 鈥渟tep up to the plate鈥�. In his early teen years, to help supplement the family income, by working at Percy Moore鈥檚 farm and attended Glenrose School. Following his move back to North Battleford, every night after school he assisted his mother with the janitorial services at three Doctors offices. At age sixteen he quit school to become a full time employee of Craig鈥檚 Department Store as a delivery boy. This was done by a horse and cart with the care of the horse his total responsibility, he occasionally delivered groceries by bike. Still in his teens he commenced his life long career in the garage industry, working at Gladwell Motors Service Station and Body Shop, in 1948 he was hired by Boyd Bros Body Shop, earning his Journeyman certificate in 1953; followed by many honours for his precise workmanship. This resulting in him being elected to the Auto Body Examining Board for the City of North Battleford in 1958. After fifteen years in the body shop he became a car salesman, earning many honours and Senior Sales Master award. Following several years in Sales, Doug Ulmer, president created a position 鈥淐ustomer Satisfaction Manager鈥� that was tailor made for Scotty by his bubbly and friendly personality. He maintained this position until his retirement in 1993. Apart from his work dad was a devoted family and community orientated man. Dad married mom (Margaret Davidsen) July 1, 1952, a daughter Debra was born in 1953, a son Dennis in 1955 followed by Dean in 1960. Dad always made sure there were activities for his children, making back yard rinks, building pens for all the 鈥渕enagerie鈥� us kids would bring him. Dennis fancied horses; therefore fencing and hauling bales was required plus transportation to achievement fair and riding club events. Chauffeuring and participating in numerous activities we were involved in as children. Summer was not complete unless dad rented a trailer and hauled all our 鈥渨orldly possessions鈥� to our grandparents farm at Northern Light; this was followed by a two week family vacation in Waskesiu enjoying all the numerous activities. Many happy memories. As time marched on Children got married, grandchildren and great grandchildren arrived; this was Dad鈥檚 happiest moments when everyone arrived at Turtle Lake to enjoy his story telling, singing to them. Not uncommon to have three on his knee at one time doing word search. He would rise at 5 am to light the fire in the wood burning hot tub in readiness for the day. In 1966 dad received the Jaycee鈥檚 Citizen Courtesy award for community work. In 1970 by a joint committee in North Battleford Lions and News Optimist he was chosen as Citizen of the Year, on the basis of many years of service to the community. Scott Drive in North Battleford was named in his honour. He was cub master and district cub master and hundreds of youngsters remember camps, hikes and other talents taught them by their tireless leader. As a member of the North Battleford Fish and Game League he was a qualified gun and hunter safety instructor. He was a member of the North Battleford Lions and received recognition for his devotion to the Blind Bowling League, as well as Lion of the Year award. He was a sergeant in the St. John Ambulance Association and divisional officer. He instructed scouts, cubs and adults in effective first aid, he was also a casualty simulation instructor 鈥� during one burn victim simulation course the procedure was so real one adult student fainted. He was a member of the Third Ave United Church 鈥� representative to the Presbytery and Pastor relations convener, taught Sunday School for many years. For several years he was the chief umpire of the Minor League Baseball Assoication in North Battleford and surrounding area. He would take as many players as possible in our car to out of town games and encouraged other parent to do the same, this continued in the hockey season. Dad was an avid curler in the 40鈥檚 and early 50鈥檚 鈥� In the 1949/50 season his team won the North Battleford Club championship which enabled them a berth in the provincial playdowns. Team consisted of Jack Greenwood, Harry Hallis, Earl Nutting and Dad. His curing took a hiatus when the children arrived, until retirement and he started curling in Livelong. In 1992 mom and dad moved to Turtle Lake and dad commuted to work until retiring in 1993. Retirement did not mean 鈥渘ot being busy鈥�, they became active in their new community; bowling, curling, square dancing, seniors, senior choir, assisting at bingo, 17 out of 18 years managing the 50/50 draw at the Summer bonspiel, competed 43 years of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at numerous facilities. Dad always had a Grace tucked away in his walled, because he occasionally o the spur of the moment, he would be asked to say Grace at a function. Dad always carried the St. Francis prayer and tried to live up to its motto. Mom and dad enjoyed the outdoor activities, cruising and fishing in a two horse power motor and a 12 foot boat, a gift from General Motors 鈥� motor still in the family, cross country skiing, snow mobiling, skating on the lake, ice fishing, long walks with their dog Shadow, golfing in Mervin and Evergreen Acres. Mom and dad had the opportunity to have the had several memorable vacations, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaskan Cruises Norway, Minoit Scandanavian H酶stfest, Branson Missouri, annual trips to Alberta and British Columbia visiting family and friends. Dad maintained his sense of humour throughout his illness. Gail, our outstanding palliative care nurse, would arrive each Tuesday morning 鈥� giving dad a hug and a kiss. The last few weeks he was so ready 鈥渢o go鈥� and would boldly state 鈥渆nough of this love making, where is my potion?鈥�, Gail, apologetic would reply 鈥渨e don鈥檛 have any 鈥� so sorry鈥�. Many of his favourite quotes will be remembered for ever:
鈥� "All Rise"
鈥� "Talk real slow to my wife and don't 聽use any big words- she is Norwegian"
鈥� "So nice to see you brought your daughter"
鈥� "Ten" at bowling when someone scored a ten
鈥� "What an ORDER" at special meetings
鈥� "Don't let anyone tell you I was a Saint"
鈥� "Why aren't you in school?" when meeting a senior lady
鈥� During Choir practice he would impromptu burst out in song "Oh won't you come away Lucille in my Merry Oldsmobile"
Dad touched many throughout his journey of life. He brought love, laughter and compassion to all who knew him. He had a genuine concern for the well-being of family, friends, employees and customers. Dad, you are sorely missed and will never be forgotten. Our memories of all the cherished moments of the past will remain with us forever. We could not have had a better husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Eternal Love Margaret, Debbie and Terry and Family, Dennis and Linda and Family and Dean and Debbie and Family. Celebration Of Life Service was held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK., with Minister Rev. Fred J. Tinio. Family Shared Memories were given by Dean Scott. Scripture Reading was read by Gerald (Sandy) Sand 鈥� Nephew. Serenity Prayer was given by Rodney Gordon. Urn Bearers were Jason Scott & Nathan Scott. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman 鈥� Organist/Pianist; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; 鈥漈he Twenty-Third Psalm鈥�; Robert MacKay: 鈥淭he Old Rugged Cross鈥�; Hymn Selections: Just A Closer Walk With Thee & Shall We Gather At The River. Donations in Walter鈥檚 memory may be forwarded to: 聽St. Paul鈥檚 Hospital Foundation, Specify - Palliative Home Care, 1702 鈥� 20th Street W, Saskatoon, SK 聽S7M 0Z9 Or Charity of Donor鈥檚 choice. Interment was at The Garden Of Christus 鈥� Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
Special Card of Thanks
Sincere thank-you to everyone who offered their support during Walter鈥檚 illness and following his passing. The visits, phone calls, cards, flowers and memorial donations were greatly appreciated. Thank-you to the Palliative Care Team, 鈥渁wesome Gail鈥� - RN, home care aides, Joan 鈥� social worker and Brenda 鈥� OT for your support and compassion. Thank-you to Dr. Tshatshela, Dr. Sharma, Dr Bathini, Dr. Sami, Dr. Li, and Dr. Bell. Thank-you to Rev. Fred Tinio for officiating the service, Glenn Goodman, organist, United Church Choir, Barb and volunteers for the lunch and Ann Shiplett for the Watermelon basket and fruit, Gerald Sand and Rodney Gordon for the readings, Bob MacKay for the solo, Rick, Marilyn and Victoria Balliant for the slide presentation. Special thank-you to my family for your constant and untiring support. 鈥淚 love piu and I鈥檓 proud of you.鈥� Thank-you to Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for your compassionate care.
Sincerely
Margaret Scott and Family
