Scotty McLaren

of Interior, South Dakota, died on Friday, July 5, 2024
at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 82

Donald "Scotty" McLaren was born August 3, 1941, in Duffield, Michigan to Norman L. and Cathryn A. (Bentley) McLaren. He grew up in Durand, Michigan and graduated from Durand High School in 1959. Scotty worked at the gravel pit for two years prior to entering the U.S. Air Force. He was a jet engine mechanic on B-52's and KC135's at Ellsworth Air Force Base. After Scotty was honorably discharged from the Air Force he stayed in Rapid City where he was united in marriage to Sandra Marsh in 1965, and to this union was born one daughter.

They made their home in Rapid City where Scotty worked for Coke and Budweiser driving route delivery trucks. Later he became a ranch hand in Union Center, Edgemont, Darel Powers Ranch in Kyle, and then the Jerry Johnston Ranch in Interior. Scotty was later united in marriage to Karla Saunders on April 3, 1998.

Scotty was a member of the American Legion Post #22 in Rapid City, and the First Presbyterian Church of Interior.

Survivors include his daughter Danna Gummo of Arizona; grandson Brett Gummo; brother Wayne McLaren of Eagle River, Alaska; two sisters Cathryn Stilson of Flint, Michigan, and Shirley Lundy of Durand, Michigan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Karla on August 29, 2013; his parents; two brothers Earl and Robert (Carol) McLaren; and sister Norma Cantrell.

Visitation will be held one hour preceding the services.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Interior Community Center, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

Military graveside services will follow at the Interior Community Cemetery.

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m.
Interior Community Center
Interior, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney

PALLBEARERS
Tom O'Rourke - Eddie Powers
Dennis Sharp - TK Sampson
Dusty Leach - Cody Huether

HONORARY PALLBEAERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Interior Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota

Guest Book

Scotty was a good friend. Like to visit with him over coffee at the Cowboy Corner. Rest in Peace Scotty.
   ~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Interior SD (7/8/2024)
I enjoyed watching Scotty play BINGO and sharing word find books with him during his time at Scotchman Living Center.
   ~ Linda Kroetch Philip (7/6/2024)
Scott was always a wonderful person to visit with while he was living at the Scotchman Living Center. He was an interesting and friendly person who looked at the cheerful side of life. He so enjoyed the Word Finds working on them outside in his chair. I will be among the people who will miss him.
   ~ Theresa A Deuchar 21615 SD HIGHWAY 34 (7/9/2024)
The world lost a giant among men but the heavens have gained everyone’s favorite cowboy. Thank you to all who loved this gentleman throughout the entirety of his life.
   ~ Savanna Overman Durand MI (7/6/2024)

Flowers

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Family - "Brother" - Cathy Stilson, Shirley Lundy, and Wayne McLaren
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Clover Evans and the girls
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Carol Wickstrom and Terry and Denise Saunders