Ron Scott

SCOTT - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ronald (Ron) James Scott on January 21, 2023, four days before his 87th birthday, after a brief illness at Medicine Hat Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Ron was born on January 25, 1936 at a farm north of Loverna, Sask. to the late James and Rose Scott. He married the love of his life, Beatrice Wagner of Laporte, Sask. on July 23, 1965, 57 years ago.

Ron had many jobs and lived in many places. His first jobs included working for the railroad shovelling snow from the tracks to hauling coal from Hanna to Loverna at the age of 14. Once Ron moved away from home, he hauled grain, did construction and mechanics. He owned his own business, Scott Construction, Scott Industries and International Auctions.

Ron’s expertise at mechanics and selling always shone through. His comments were, “he could sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo”, and “if a job was worth doing it was worth doing well”. His love of mechanics often led him to mentoring young fellows in mechanics.

In 2000 he moved to Alsask, SK where he rekindled friendships from his old days and set up a mechanics shop on the old military base. He worked for the Village doing maintenance and was a member of village council. Ron could be seen checking out the town with Beatrice by his side.

Ron can be remembered for his love of life, kindness, generosity to others, touching the hearts of many. He could be heard telling a joke or giggling at a joke. He loved all animals and could be seen playing with the neighbours’ cats and dogs every chance he got.

Ron was proud of his accomplishments and those of his children and grandchildren. Family meant everything to Ron and he loved them dearly.

Ron is survived by his wife Beatrice, children, Trevor, Sheila and Nicole and 7 grandchildren; siblings Jack, Mary (Marlyn) Warrington, Dick, Dave (Dorothy) and sister-in-law Shirley plus numerous nieces and nephews.

We thank all the nurses and doctors at Medicine Hat Hospital and Pattison Funeral Home.