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William (Bill) Harold Scott was born on December 22, 1935 to Harold and Mary Scott in Deer Lodge Montana. Bill passed away at his home on May 22, 2025.
Jean Marlene (Verworn) Scott was born on August 17, 1938 to Edward and Ida Verworn in Missoula Montana. Jean passed away at her home on January 25, 2026.
Bill and Jean were married on October 22, 1955 and were happily devoted to each other for 69 years and 7 months. They lived in Deer Lodge where they both worked and raised a family. They both eventually retired and enjoyed time split between Arizona and Montana for several years.
Bill was a member of the Army National Guard Reserve Special Forces having received an honorable discharge on January 24, 1967. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until the Railroad left Deer Lodge. Afterwards he became head of the water department for Deer Lodge and surrounding area.
Jean began working at Powell County Hospital in the kitchen and ultimately became employed by the Montana State Registrar's Bureau until she retired.
Bill and Jean were preceded in death by their parents, Bill's sisters Peggy, Marian, Pat and Judy and Jean's, brother Cliff and sister Betty as well as their Son-in-law Monty Dobson.
Bill and Jean are survived by their children, David Scott of Deer Lodge, Rodney (Tammy) Scott of Georgetown Lake, Sherity (Basil) Jones of Billings and Julie Dobson of Deer Lodge. Grandchildren Robyn, Ravyn, Gina, Tara, Jerod, Melanie, Chanon, Elisha, Krystine, Bo and Stephanie. 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Bill's sisters Mary Lind, Susie Snider and Liz Henry. Jean's sisters Shirley McFadden and Karen Scholler and brother Norman Verworn.
Bill and Jean were cremated per their wishes. Internment and a Celebration of Life for both of them will take place in the summer of 2026.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for the Scott family.
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