Donald Forbes Scott, 85

Don Scott, 85, of Coeur d'Alene, died Dec. 19, 2011. He was born Feb. 24, 1926, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane to Orland A. and Margaret Isabelle (Brebner) Scott. He attended Coeur d'Alene schools and was an honor student. Don earned two Bachelor of Science degrees; one in history and the other in education. Although he attended Stanford for four years, he received his master's degree from Whitworth in 1974.

Don was a life member of the Presbyterian Church, the Mica Grange, Kootenai Masonic Lodge, a 52nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Sons of the American Revolution, Calam Shrine, Elk Lodge 1254 and retired teachers. He taught at Coeur d'Alene High School until retiring in 1987. During the summer months he enjoyed spending time at Scott Ayr, his cottage in Mica Bay. He also traveled extensively, seeing 92 countries and all 50 states in the Union. His hobbies were swimming, fishing, boating and collecting several thousand history books, which he donated to local schools.

Don is survived by two nieces and one nephew: Ann Marie (Jeff) Hunter of Coeur d'Alene, Jan (Erik) Vilums of Columbus, Ohio and Dale (Jane) Scott of Coeur d'Alene. "Uncle Don" is also survived by several great and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Forest Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Don's online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.