Don Harmon Scott

Don Harmon Scott, 82 of Twin Falls, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital, due to a lingering illness. He has lived in Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada. Don was born September 1, 1932 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho to Verl Edward Scott and Julia Fay Harmon Scott. He lived in and attended schools in Ririe, Idaho. He enlisted in the US Navy and served as a gunner on the USS Bremerton from 1951 to 1955, serving in the Korean Conflict. After returning from the Navy, he married his sweetheart, Opal Earleen Ricks; they had 6 children together. Don was a man with many skills and talents. He retired from Williams Field Service in March 1997 and moved to Twin Falls, Idaho to be close to Earleen’s brothers and sisters. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, and be with his family. His family was his greatest love and priority and his pride and joy. Don is survived by his children, Donalene (Ron) Myers of Clearfield, Utah, Rodney (Carl) Scott, of Ammon, Idaho, Kerry (Peggy) Scott, of Rigby, Idaho, Flynn Scott, of Twin Falls, Idaho, ReNae (Keith) Pilgrim, of Benton City, Washington, Carter (Robin) Scott of Hooper, Utah, 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2014 at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery, with Military Rites by the Jefferson Veterans Team. Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.