Evan Scott Thomas Obituary (1932

Evan Scott Thomas passed away December 6, 2016 due to Parkinson’s disease. Scott was born November 8, 1932 in Malad, Idaho. He was the only child of Evan and Fern Nielson Thomas. Scott’s family moved to Provo in 1939 where his father managed and later owned a ladies specialty store. Scott attended and graduated from Maeser Elementary, Farrer Jr. High and Brigham Young High School. He then attended and graduated from Brigham Young University where he attained a B.S. Degree in Economics. During high school and college he worked part time in the family business, Thomas'. After his graduation he worked, managed and later became partner in the business. Scott married Helen Norton in 1953. They had five sons. Helen died from the results of an auto accident in 1966. He then married Rita Landon in 1968. They were married nine years and had one daughter. They were later divorced. He married Bernice Davis in 1979 and they were married for 35 years. She preceded him in death in 2013. Scott was a member of and held the priesthood in the L.D.S. Church. He was also a past member of the Provo Jaycees, The Provo Rotary Club and Riverside Country Club. He was a life-long fan of BYU sports. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He liked reading both prose and poetry, as well as writing poetry. He also enjoyed playing bridge and poker. Scott is survived by his six children: Stephen (Cecile), Scott N., Don (DeAnn), Matt (Staci), Tom (Noelle) and Susan Thompson. His seven step-children: Jeff, Shelley, Mark, and Stacey, Tannaca, DaNette, and Fred. He also has 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Scott was also preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Bailey Jane and great-grandson, Jaxis Orton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday, December 11, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.