Surrounded by loving members of his family, Chauncey Scott Watkins passed away on August 5, 2008 at the University of Utah Medical Center in the University Village area of Foothill, Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 89.


Scott was born August 20, 1918 in Brigham City, Utah, the youngest of 10 children born to Benjamin Lorenzo and Eliza Hansen Watkins. He enjoyed reminiscing about growing up with his loving family in Brigham City. He attended Box Elder High School, Weber State College and the University of Utah. Scott fell in love with and married Dorothy E. Kennelly on December 29, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Scott was an entrepreneur and hard worker from a young age. He worked with his family in the cherry orchards, and at the age of 15, bought a car and began selling peaches in Cache County. During World War II he was a member of the Army Air Corps and served as a navigator in the Pacific Theater. After the war he started his own business buying and selling used mobile homes. Eventually he began marketing new mobile homes and had sales lots in Salt Lake City and Ogden.


Scott returned to his Brigham City roots to build his first mobile home park. Over the years, he developed many mobile home parks along the Wasatch Front. Inspired by his older brothers, Scott devoted his later years to seeking sound investments. He continued to find enjoyment in this pursuit and never retired - going to the office until the last month of his life. Blessed with business acumen and a desire to share their successes, Scott and Dorothy created a charitable foundation dedicated to health, education, and humanitarian needs. He said that the best thing they did was to operate a business that provided money to give to these charities. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Scott enjoyed serving on the High Council and in the Mutual and Young Men's organizations. He and Dorothy especially enjoyed meeting with a study group from their ward for many years. They also loved dancing, and taught their children, grandchildren and many in their ward how to dance. Bowling with friends was also a favorite. Dorothy passed away on December 31, 1996. On August 1, 1997, Scott married Berniel Thayne Lund in Salt Lake City. She brought a spark of life and love back into his life. Together they continued attending the study group. Scott was adored by his family and will be remembered for his brilliant mind, his love and desire to help others, and his firm testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Kindness and graciousness were his hallmarks.


Scott is survived by his wife, Berniel, his children, Gary (Pat), Barbara, and Carol (Robert) Sorbonne, nine grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Berniel's children, Rod (Nadeya) Thayne, Gary (Kathy) Thayne, Shauna (Rand) McCullough, and Gina (Don) Petersen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his parents, brothers and sisters, and two great-grandchildren.


Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 12 noon at the Cottonwood 5th Ward Chapel, 5913 South Highland Drive (2000 East), Holladay. A Viewing will be held on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive (1500 East), East Millcreek and on Saturday one hour prior to services at the Church.
Published in the Deseret News from 8/7/2008 - 8/8/2008.