Scott Monson

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Our husband and father, Scott Paul Monson, died peacefully, surrounded by his family in Providence Utah, on Wednesday April 10, 2024. He was 80 years old.

Scott was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gladys Condie Monson and George Spencer Monson on October 3, 1943. Scott was the fifth of six children. Scott attended West High School, but because his family moved right before his senior year, he graduated from Olympus High School. He treasured his family and loved spending time with them every chance he could. He relished his close relationships with his siblings and parents. 

Scott met his sweetheart, Diana Webb, when he moved down the street from her family. They quickly began dating and were married and sealed in the Salt Lake temple for time and all eternity on October 7, 1966. They were blessed with two children, Cindy and Scotty. They raised their family in Brigham City, Utah, where they made many fond memories. Scott was a true family man, spending most of his free time with his family. 

Scott served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the beautiful country of Sweden. Scott loved everything about serving a mission representing the Lord to the people of Sweden. He later had the opportunity to see his son called to his same mission and was able to travel back to Sweden to pick him up. He embraced the people and culture of Sweden and incorporated many of the Swedish traditions into his own family. 

As a youth he participated in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved the Boy Scouts of America and gave back his time and talents throughout his life in championing the scouting cause. Later in life, he earned the Silver Beaver and was the Camp Director of Camp Kiesel Cub Scout Camp by Causey Reservoir. He helped thousands of young men earn their Eagle Scout rank by leading them every step of the way and reaching those that had otherwise given up. He had a wonderful way of making everyone feel important and needed.  

Scott was proud to serve his country in the US Army Reserve. He had a reverence for veterans, the American Flag and his country that continued throughout his life. After retirement, Scott worked for the University of California San Diego to help research and treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in veterans. He spent hours counseling and spending time with them. One of his favorite activities later in life was attending the Veteran’s Day programs at his grandkid’s schools, representing and honoring veterans.  

Scott earned a bachelor's degree at Weber State University followed by a Master’s degree in social work from Brigham Young University.  Scott enjoyed his career as a Social Worker for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Social Services, and later for the State of Utah Rehabilitation Services. Later, he found his passion working with the youth as a school counselor at the Box Elder Middle School, from where he later retired. He was able to help and inspire so many kids in this capacity. The students endeared him with a nickname, Smiley. Scott had an infectious smile and energy that would brighten anyone's day. He had a smile on his face wherever he went, and he went to a lot of places. 

He loved traveling and made it a point to go on vacations as often as possible. He was blessed to see a large part of the world and never passed up an opportunity to visit a new place and incorporate a new accent. Scott was a leader for the student ambassador program, People to People, and hosted many high school aged kids on several ambassador trips around the world. Scott especially enjoyed amusement parks and had annual passes to Disneyland, Seaworld, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland, and Lagoon. He found so much joy in going to amusement parks with his family. He perfected the use of the single rider line as he would always ride a ride more times than any average person and loved every second of it. 

Scott was the kind of person that would see the needs of others and quickly help to fill those needs.  As a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he held multiple callings, including serving in the Bishopric of the Brigham City 14th ward and scout leader at the local and district levels. Service was his lifelong calling. Daily he was seen bringing treats to neighbors, gathering garbage cans, raking leaves, and so many other acts of service, helping anyone in need. He was truly the good samaritan that always stopped to help others. 

We will miss him dearly and are grateful for the example he has been to us. He is our hero and one of the truly great ones. We are comforted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the knowledge that families are forever and we will see and be with him again. 

Scott was preceded in death by his father, George Spencer Monson, and his mother, Gladys Condie Monson; siblings Marjorie (Conway) Dearden, Thomas (Frances) Monson, Marilyn (Loren) Martin, and brother in law, Paul Fleming. Scott is survived by his wife Diana Monson, his two children Cindy (Joe) Litchford, Scott (Lindasue) Monson; seven grandchildren Joey Litchford, Brooklyn Monson, Sarah (David) Ritcher, Bradley Monson, Annie Litchford, London Monson, and Madison Monson; and siblings Robert (Laura) Monson and Barbara Fleming. 

The family would like to thank Atlas Hospice, especially his nurse, Rebecca Andersen and Executive Director Shana Lewis Drollinger at Cache Valley Assisted Living, and every caregiver that cared for Scott with love and compassion. They all were truly exceptional. 

Scott’s funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at the LDS Providence 8th ward chapel located at 155 North 100 East, Providence, Utah 84332. An evening viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street Logan, Utah 84321. Another viewing will take place Friday from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment to take place at the Providence/River Heights City Cemetery. 

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