Dennis Scott

ARCO – Dennis Ormal Scott, a 57-year old resident of Arco and formerly of Burley, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Dennis was born on March 27, 1961, in Redding, California, to Billy Joe and Lorene Rose (Martin) Scott. In 1995, he mover to Burley to be closer to his mother. He married the love of his life, Margaret Rose Krois, on April 11, 1990. He obtained his CDL in Connecticut to become a long-haul truck driver in order to support his family. He was a truck driver for 30 years.

When he wasn’t out pursuing his love for fishing with his family, he was in his wood shop building things for his grandkids, tending his yard, or working in his garden. He loved to hunt and be in the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Scott of Arco; his children, Nicholas (Jennifer) Scott of Burley, Jennifer (Kingston) West of Hailey, and Samantha (Joshua) Hopkins and Jeremiah (Shelbie) Scott both of Burley; an “adopted son,” Daniel Cottom of Filer; grandchildren, Jordan Scott, Drake Scott, Lexie Scott, Kallie Hopkins, LeiLani Hopkins, and, soon to be born, Aideyn Scott; two brothers, David Scott of Twin Falls, and William Scott of Redding, California; one nephew, Matthew Scott of Pocatello; and a niece, Rose Worthington of Redding, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; an aunt, Patricia Hunter; and one granddaughter, Nadeen Scott.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St, in Burley.

There will be no graveside service, the family will hold a private memorial for him.

On Friday, June 15, from 4 until 8 p.m., there will be a celebration of life alongside his aunt, Patricia Hunter, at Riverside Park, 1175 7th St., in Heyburn.