Scott Jay Sandquist: 1953 – 2025
Scott Jay Sandquist, age 71, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away January 13, 2025 due to pancreatic cancer. He was gathered around by his family at the time of his passing.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Scott was born April 15, 1953 in Rockford, Illinois to Edward and Joann Sandquist. He was one of six children. He grew up in Rockford, Illinois. After graduation, he moved to Southside, Tennessee. He married Darlene Jackson on November 17, 1973. They had two children: Lisa Sandquist and Scott Jay Sandquist II.
He worked as an oil field pumper for many years until his retirement. He loved classic cars, VW beetles, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Bulls, Elvis Presley and getting a good deal! But his biggest love was his family!
Scott is preceded in death by his son, Scott Jay Sandquist II; his father, Edward Sandquist; his mother, Joann White; brothers, Stuart and Steven Sandquist; sisters, Penny Abrahamson and Cathy Lace; father-in-law, Thurman Jackson; and sister-in-law, Silvia Pope.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Darlene Sandquist; his daughter, Lisa Sandquist; his grandchildren, Mikelah Williams and Jordan Williams; great-grandchildren, Elliot and Zaiden Sparks; sister, Peggy Herrell; mother-in-law, Ruth Jackson; sisters-in-law, Belinda Yahnel and Rita Jackson; and other close family members.
Condolences can be sent to Darlene Sandquist, P.O. Box 604, Moorcroft, WY 82721.