Thomas H.

Scott

Thomas H. Scott, 86, of Soda Springs, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Thomas was born on March 13, 1940, in Missoula, Montana, to Scotty and Eleanor Scott. He grew up in a small Montana town and joined the United States Air Force in 1958. He served for nine years, including two tours.

During his time in the Air Force, Thomas met his first wife, Rosemary Wall. They had two children, Wes and Lori. After his service, the family returned to Montana before eventually settling in Soda Springs. Later in life, Thomas met the love of his life, Gay Scott. Their family grew to include Rosie, Joey, Dailanna, Clyde, and bonus daughter Racheal.

Thomas spent most of his career as a truck driver and retired in 1999. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. In retirement, he and Gay traveled the country in their RV. Thomas especially loved dragging Gay along for the ride.

Thomas had a wealth of knowledge and never hesitated to share his thoughts, even when they might hurt your feelings. He loved his friends and family, though he had his own unmistakable way of showing it. Anyone who sat down for a conversation with him knew they would hear exactly what was on his mind. Those conversations will be missed.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Gay Scott; his sister, Lois McAtee; his children, Rosie Scott (Rb), Lori Lowe (Mike), Joey Roberts (Suzie), Dailanna Harber (Brian), and Clyde Roberts (Victoria); his daughter-in-law, Sandra; his lifelong friend, Jerry Cook; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, with another on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Scotty and Eleanor; his sister, Anita; his brother, Okie; his son, Wes; and his lifelong friend, Byran Stark.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery in Soda Springs, Idaho. Military honors will be rendered in recognition of Thomas’s service in the United States Air Force.

Gay Scott offers a special thank-you to Rosie Scott and Charlotte Bergstrom for the care they gave Thomas throughout the years.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery, Soda Springs, Idaho.