Floy Scott

Mona Floy Christensen Scott, 86, passed away quietly in Logan, Utah, December 22, 2011 with the knowledge that her family loved her deeply and with one of her daughters at her side.
Floy was born May 24, 1925 in Thatcher, Utah in the home of her parents, Melvin and Ivie Christensen. She spent her childhood and youth living on the family farm in Thatcher and her summers on the ranch in Faust Valley.
She was doubly blessed to have a large extended family around her as she grew up. Many grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins provided a significant family net that kept her safe and happy. Her life was and always has been, a family affair.
Following her graduation from Bear River High School, she went to Logan to attend college. In October of 1943, her older sister Elaine insisted that she go to the Blind Date Halloween Dance sponsored by the Utah State University LDS Institute. Floy was matched up with a tall, good-looking man named Walter Ray Scott. Walter’s army unit was stationed in Logan at the time. The activity was very carefully chaperoned and the young women were not supposed to tell their dates where they lived. Following the activity, she was dropped off at home by the Institute director and shortly after, there was a knock at the door. There stood her date, Walter Scott. Floy later learned that Elaine gave Walt the address. They spent the evening talking. It was a pretty successful blind date. Floy and Walt were married on December 8, 1945 at Grandma Millie’s home in Tremonton. They were later sealed as eternal companions and to their children in the Logan Temple on April 2, 1963.
Following her husband’s graduation from USU and his employment with the U.S. Geological Survey, Floy and Walt subsequently lived in Riverton and Kemmerer, WY; Milford, PA; Spokane and Tacoma, WA; Albany, NY and finally Bismarck, ND. In 1978 they moved to Cache Valley after Walter’s retirement and built their dream home on the bench in Providence, UT. She always supported her husband’s career and gladly went where his work took them. However, her heart always longed to be in northern Utah close to family.
Floy had the opportunity to travel much of the world with Walt. They saw the United States from east to west, as well as the Orient and Europe. They also spent 18 months in Australia serving a Family History Mission for the LDS Church. Much of their travel was to visit family. They also enjoyed traveling with family, including trips made with Floy’s siblings and their spouses.
Floy loved and lived the Gospel the best she could and always desired her family to do the same. She held several church callings in her life where her ability to love and serve others truly exemplified putting Gospel principles into action.

She brought four children into this world, Jean, Jim, Dennis and Mary. She loved each one dearly. They are grateful for her constant, unconditional love. She also accepted each of their chosen spouses with open arms – often taking the side of a son or daughter-in-law. She considered them as her own children. Her love was available to anyone that needed it … especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family was blessed to have spent this last Thanksgiving together. For many, it was the last time they would see their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in this life. Those few days in late November are now a priceless gift.
Floy Scott is survived by four children and their spouses, Jean and Bill Ray of Layton, UT; Jim and Janee' Scott of Las Vegas, NV; Dennis and Janet Scott of Winterset, IA and Mary and Steve Schirado of Providence, UT; 15 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, sister, two brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, and a great grandson.
We wish to express a special thanks to Wing 7 at Sunshine Terrace Rehabilitation Center for their kind and tender care of Floy on three different occasions this past year. We also want to thank each and every doctor, nurse and medical staff that have worked to care for our mother over the years.
Mom exhibited an unwavering love and devotion to her family throughout her life. Mom is the kindest and most loving person we have ever known. She exemplified Christ-like charity. This truly remarkable daughter of God was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 30th, at the Fox Ridge Ward building in Providence, UT located on the corner of 100 North and 100 East in Providence. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center St., in Logan. There will also be a brief viewing at the Fox Ridge Ward building prior to services on Friday. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net .