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Robert ‘Bob’ Scott, 85

Aug. 20, 1934 — Dec. 9, 2019

Robert “Bob” Scott was born in 1934 in New Underwood, S.D., to LeRoy and Elva Scott.

At the age of 2, the family moved to Duthie, Idaho, where his father worked at Jack Waite Mine. When Bob grew up he also worked at the mine until he was drafted into the Army. His job there was as a truck driver. After being honorably discharged from the service he went back to working in the mines and then went back to driving trucks — long-haul driving and hauling logs, which he retired from doing at the age of 81.

Bob met Elaine Opland, who had four children: Mike, Scott, Tom and Lori. He also had two boys: Michael and Raymond. In 1966, Bob and Elaine were married on the first day of spring.

Bob loved to go four-wheeling with his brother, Don, as well as with family and friends. He particularly treasured the rides with his granddaughter, Ashley, especially in the mountains and old logging roads, to and from camp, to the old Jack Waite Mine.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Elva Scott; brothers Lawrence, Raymond and Don; son, Raymond; as well as his granddaughter, Alecia Flom.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine, of nearly 54 years; sons Mike Opland, Scott Opland and Tom Opland; daughter, Lori Opland Nirk and son-in-law, Jim Nirk; grandchildren Robert Opland, Amanda Flom, Tommy Opland, Ashley Nirk, Alex Opland, Whitney Radar Opland, Mikelle Hill, Angel Scott and Desirae Scott; great-grandchildren Austin Hill, Ethan Hill and Chyenne Hill; sisters Rose Jones and Linda Wilson; brother, Fred (Karen) Scott; and sister-in-law, Gaylene Scott; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bob had requested no services be held, although a celebration of life will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a cancer center of your choice.

English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.