Patsy Del Scoffield, 84, of Three Forks passed away quietly on August 8th, 2011 at Spring Creek Inn in Bozeman, MT.
Patsy was born July 24th, 1927 in Bountiful, Utah to loving parents Walter and Blanche Moss. The youngest of four sisters and two brothers she was raised in Woods Cross, UT.
Patsy was adored as a child for her auburn hair, blue eyes, and determination to do anything her older siblings could do.
During World War II, while her brothers served in the military, Patsy worked side by side with her father to run the family dairy business.
During World War II, while her brothers served in the military, Patsy worked side by side with her father to run the family dairy business.
During high school Patsy met the man she would share her life with. She asked the farm boy Don Scoffield to a girl’s choice dance and their life together began.
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| You can bet Grandpa was pinching her! |
They seized the chance and soon purchased the ranch as their own. Together they worked the land and raised a tight knit family on the Scoffield Ranch.
Patsy enjoyed many hobbies like gardening and bowling. She cherished her four children; 2 sons, Ralph and George, and 2 daughters, Sandra and Bonnie. She was also a proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She spent many years attending athletic games, concerts, and important religious services to support each one. 
As a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Patsy served her Three Forks congregation in many capacities and played an important role in its establishment during the 1950s. She loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was always willing to cook meals, teach lessons, lead music, befriend new members, and serve the community. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Don; her parents, Walter and Blanche Moss; one brother, one sister, and one granddaughter, Amber Dawn Foy.
She is survived by her four children, Ralph (Elna) of Three Forks, Sandra (Dave) Gaskin of Bozeman, Bonnie (Clay) Foy of Spanish Fork, Utah, and George (Janet) of Three Forks; as well as 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, one brother, and many nieces and nephews.
Patsy will be remembered as a strong and energetic woman committed to her family, friends, and faith. Losing her at this time leaves a void in the hearts of many; A void that is softened by her life beautifully lived and the faith that her journey continues where we will one day join her.
2 comments:
I am out of state, in Portland, Oregon with family. Sorry I won't be able to attend the services. Pat has always been dear to my heart, starting when I was a young girl visiting my relatives in Old Town.That love for her has continued through bowling on the same team, living near her in my childhood home, and sharing with other family memebers. I will always think of her with a deep and warm spot in my heart. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Jerry and Cheryl Lehr
"Patsy Del Scoffield" was the sweetest, most kind and gentle woman I have ever met. She and Don were dear to us both. When Kurt and I first arrived in Three Forks in 2006 and were living in our twenty foot travel trailer without running water, they both said, "Those two Californian's are going to freeze out there!" Thus began daily acts of kindness unlike anything we had ever seen in our marriage. Don and Pat drove by the land we had purchased on Old Town Road just about every day and they never failed to stop and chat, check in on us, ask if we needed anything at all and to give us their moral support while we built our dream home and Kurt's shop. During those six months out in the trailer, while Kurt worked furiously to finish the build, I would walk up to my "prayer post" to have my daily devotional. Don would drive by and we would talk about God and faith and heaven. I found his knowledge of God and heaven very comforting.
Patsy and I developed a lovely friendship and I loved the example she gave to me of loving one's husband unconditionally, and honoring him to the fullest.
One funny story I can tell you was the night we served them Italian food at our table. They cleaned their plates, came back for more, then afterward said they'd never had Italian food before, other than pizza and spaghetti! I was so shocked to hear this because they ate liked they had been eating the rich dish I had created for them, every day! And here was this tiny woman who had eaten an enormous six course Italian meal then enjoyed a large slice of Italian lemon/raspberry torte! I'll never forget it.
Loving, kind, gracious, funny, devoted, and the hardest working folks on earth. Kurt and I are sad, losing both our friends now, and we will miss Pat so much, as we have missed Don. But knowing that finally they are together again, well, with this thought, this truth, we find peace and joy.
May God bless all of the Don & Pat Scoffield Family. To all of you, please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. And also, know that we are always a phone call away, or a stones throw from your house to ours.
With great respect and love,
Your neighbors,
Kurt & Susie Wolf
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