Dorothy "Dodie" Scott

Dorothy (Dodie) Rene Scott, 70, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 25^th at her home.

Dodie was born on February 20, 1953, in Fergus Falls, MN to Betty and Cal Holt. She enjoyed working outdoors in the yard, fishing, reading, and spending time with her pets.  

In October of 1974, she married her childhood sweetheart, Kirk Scott and began a career at the Pioneer Home working under Corrine Wentzel, who became a lifelong friend. In 1985, Dodie and her husband Kirk, started a business, Scott’s Bait and Tackle which they successfully operated for 13 years. Dodie enjoyed interacting with the customers. She then worked for Ottertail County for nine years until her health forced her to retire. She loved her job with the county and the people she worked with and for.

Dodie is survived by her loving husband, Kirk Scott; her two sons, Chris (Julie) Scott and Jesse Scott; daughter, Melinda; grandchildren, Devon, Lilly, Ariel, Daidre and Chase; sister, Jennifer (Dennis) Oberg; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Walter) Gondrez; along with numerous family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Cal and Betty Holt and her sister, Colette.

A private family service is planned.

Funeral arrangements are with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Homes of Fergus Falls.