Obituary of Delmer Orvin Scott

Delmer Orvin Scott, 97, passed away at Oroville Hospital on December 5, 2020. He is one of many lost to COVID-19. Delmer was born April 23, 1923 in Gridley, CA to Luella James Scott and Lewis Harold Scott. He was raised in Gridley, CA. Delmer loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his brothers, friends, and uncles. He loved all of California from the coast to the high mountains. His outdoor skills served him well when he joined the Army in 1943. He trained as a glider pilot, then a paratrooper in the 187 Regiment 11th Airborne, he served as a scout/sniper in Leyte, Philippines, New Guinea and other Islands ending up in Japan as a Staff Sergeant. He earned a Bronze Star in combat. Delmer served proudly, he truly was a part of the “Greatest Generation”. He came back to Butte County and lived here the rest of his life. He had married his beloved wife Bessie Margaret Rose Scott in 1943 before leaving for the war. They were happily married until 1991 when she passed. Delmer was predeceased by his siblings Lee Roy “Pinky” Scott, Elwyn “Tony” Scott and Sister LaRena Scott. He is survived by his four children; Harold (Pam), David (Jan), Charles (Lisa) and Mary (Steven D.) Scott Strang. He loved all of his fourteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He enjoyed hearing about their activities and accomplishments over the years. No one could make him smile more than the little ones. Delmer loved his family and friends. He would always help out if he could. He was very independent and stubborn in his later years, living on his own until he was 96 years old. A private service will be held for Delmer where he will be laid to rest beside his dear wife Bessie at Gridley Biggs Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements entrusted to Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel.