Barbara Edith Scott

Barbara Edith Scott, 82, passed away in Sandpoint on Thursday July 13, 2017. Graveside Services will be held 11:00am Friday, July 21, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Barbara lived a long life of hard work, adventure and fun. She was born in Yakima, Washington June 29, 1935 to Harold and Edith (Williams) Miller. She had a younger sister JoAnn. Two peas in a pod. Barbara & JoAnn were talented musicians and singers. Showcasing their talent first at church, and then outdoors on street corners singing gospel music in various locations around Yakima. Barbara taught herself to play piano by ear, and was quite good at playing anything. Barbara eventually settled on her instrument of choice, the Bass guitar. She worked during the day at Weisfields Jewelers in Yakima and by night, played in various country bands in the Yakima Valley. She was also enjoyed league and tournament bowling. In 1969, Barbara and her three children moved to Sandpoint, with her mother. She continued to play music in country bands in the north Idaho area as time allowed. Barbara met the love of her life, Don Scott in 1975. They were married April 1976. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling and friendly poker games with friends. Barbara retired from the State of Idaho in the mid 80’s. She enjoyed sprucing up her home and hosting dinner parties to showcase her newest recipe. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Don Scott, her sister JoAnn and her mother, Edith. She is survived by three children. Bruce (Kelly) Menard of Olympia, WA, Kyle (Gloria) Menard of Panama City, Florida and Lisa (Ray) Brown of Wellsville, NY. Four grandchildren and 2 ¾ great grandchildren.