Elvis has left the building.
William “Scooter” Strong, 73, of Forsyth Montana passed away on November 5, 2020 at his home.
He was born on April 1, 1947 in the town of Wetumpka, Alabama (Roll Tide!) to Barbara “Bobbie” and Bill Brown. Scooter moved to Forsyth with his mother and sister where he attended Forsyth Public Schools and was active in sports. After graduating high school in 1965 he attended Concordia College in Minnesota and later transferred to Dillon, Montana where he majored in partying and chasing chackins.
Scooter made his way back to Forsyth where he started his career with the BNSF. He met Toni and they were married on June 30, 1972. Together they raised three children Zane, Brandie and Keely.
Scooter retired from the BNSF in 2008. After retirement he spent his time doing the things he loved most, being with his family. Scooter looked forward to his yearly planned trips, camping at Tongue River, and his annual fall fishing trip with his boys. He was proud of his grandkids, his two sweethearts Jordan and Kennedy, and was Tre’von’s biggest fan. None of which could do any wrong in his eyes of course! He would frequently remind us all that he was doing the talking, and we were doing the listening.
Scooter is preceded in death by his wife Tonya Strong, sister-in-law Brooke Strong, father Bill Brown, step father Wayne “Teener” Strong and mother Barbara Kuckler.
Scooter is survived by his children Zane (Tracy) McCausland, Brandie Strong and Keely (Paul) Staub; Grandchildren Jordan (Travis) Burhans, Kennedy McCausland and Tre’von Strong; Brothers and sister; Barb Boley, Candy Tait, Mark Strong, Paula Jackson, Tami Kennedy and Charlie Strong, sister-in-law Robin Manfredi and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dad, you will be missed by all and just know we will all have one more, then we all go home.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
5:00 PM
Thursday November 12, 2020
Forsyth Country Club
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
5:00 PM
Thursday November 12, 2020
Forsyth Country Club
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Kyla Fahrenbruck Rock says
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Strong family. Scooter was such a wonderful man and I always enjoyed seeing him out at the country club.
Ron Gehrke says
My deepest condolences to all of Scooter’s Family and Friends. I met Scooter the summer of 1978, we soon became golfing and beer buddies. He was the Best Man in my wedding in 1995. I have very fond memories of our golf tournaments together, especially the road trips to Fort Benton and Swift Current, Canada…we were asked not to return because we drank the town out of Bud Light. Scooter was a good man and a good friend. I wish I would’ve kept in touch more these past years. Rest In Peace, Friend.
Roberta Finch Myrstol says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family of Scooter! So very sorry for your sudden loss!
Butch Dempster says
Had some great fishin trips to Fort Smith, good times an memories Happy Trails My Friend.
Ken Treib says
Im so sorry for your loss.
Doran and Sandy Hewitt says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scooter’s entire family. He was a very good friend to so many people. He will definitely be missed. May you Rest In Peace Scooter.
Norma Rangel Wegmann says
So sorry for your loss. I knew Scooter most of my adult life starting in Junior high. He will be by all that knew him.
Flint Fleming says
Thoughts and prayers to Scooter’s family, RIP Scooter, many memories of playing basketball with you and Jerry Buckley, God Bless!
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
Im so sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Lori Ferguson Reierson says
Scooter was one of a kind and will certainly be missed. The family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rusty and Ruthie. Lily says
Elvis has left the building! This was my first thought when we saw what was happening down the alley…. So sorry Strong family 💜 Will miss him💜
Mary Ann Whitehead says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scooter’s family.
Bob and Mary Ann Whitehead
Elsie Sorenson says
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. What a great family, and what a great friend
we had in Scooter. Love all of you and God Bless.
Harold and Elsie
Sharon Borla says
Scooter was one of a kind and will be missed by so many. He was so proud of you kids and his grandchildren. I have many memories of Scooter and the majority of them bring tears of laughter. He taught me to play golf many years ago. To this day if I duff a shot, my first instinct is to duck, expecting Scooter to smack the back of my head telling me “keep your head down!” Sending my love and prayers for comfort!
Carol Moore says
To all of the Strong family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Scooter always brought laughter wherever he went. I am sure there is a bit more laughter in heaven now. He will certainly be missed by the multitudes.
Sharon and Duane Wetsch says
Brandi, Keeley and Zane..
I am so sorry for your loss. Scooter was so proud of all of you. The neighborhood just won’t be the same!
The memories are great ones especially anything concerning the railroad and golf.. I am sure he’s discussing golf with Jeri and Ray!! If there’s anything I can do for you please let me know.. RIP Scooter….
Shelly Johnson says
So sorry for your loss. He will live on in your hearts and memories forever.
Punky Zastoupil & Brenda Zastoupil says
Brandi, Keeley and Zane:
We are deeply saddened and our hearts go out to all of you during this difficult loss! Scooter, who has been a family member and more than a friend, will be truly missed ~~making people smile and bringing laughter in their lives! As people journey through life, they leave footprints wherever they go, footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith. Even when they are gone, we can still look back and clearly see the footprints they left on our hearts and minds with happy memories that are a treasure, through us they live on, never forgotten! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, you know I’ll always be here for you! I’m sure Scooter and Ray are now having a beer in Heaven and saying “One more, and we’ll all go home!”
Walt Lloyd says
My condolences to Scooter’s family. I first met him when we graduated from high school. Our railroad careers paralleled each other and we had some good times in the evenings. May God bless you all.
Connie Bown says
I immediately thought of Unchained Melody as Scooter always played that song when we played darts.
Ruth Smith says
My thoughts and prayers are with Scooter’s family. He was a good man and a dear friend. We will all miss him and the great stories and memories he told. It will be hard this next year camping at Tongue River knowing he will not be there but we will tip that Coors Light to him. Scooter you will be missed by the Smith family.
Josh & Amber Nielson says
Scotter will be dearly missed. Our thoughts & prayers to all of his family & friends.
Beverly Nile says
Bev and Zeke send our sincere condolences to all of Scooter’s family. He was a kind soul with a heart as big as gold. When you were around him often, it was a must to fall in love with the song “Unchained Melody” and will think of him always when I hear this song. One day we will meet again and have one more, then we will all be home.
Penni Johnson Berg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scooter’s family.
Sincerest condolences to family and friends, he will be missed.
Karen Kautzman says
Grampa Scooter you will be missed by so many…. you were an awesome co-grampa….
Kay and Rocky Berdahl says
To all Scooter’s family,
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Ellen Hart says
So very sorry for your loss.
Darci Sanborn says
Our condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Gordy and Darci Sanborn
Linda LaGree Burch says
Such a shock to hear Scooter passed away suddenly. Yes, Elvis has left the room. My condolences to Scooter’s family. I grew up with Scooter as we all grew up together in Forsyth…really more of a neighborhood then. I think through all the basketball at Dean’s place Scooter and my brother David grew close and shared many life experiences and laughter over the years of adulthood…many we’ll never know. I always looked forward to seeing Scooter at the many class reunions over the years…his wit and welcoming ways ever-present….and will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy to Scooter’s family.
Billie Kay Vassau says
My heart goes out to the family of Scooter. He was a larger than life kinda guy. We were neighbors in our youth and Scooter was always kind, full of fun, and a star in my eyes. I enjoyed running into him over the years and reminiscing about the wild times we all enjoyed in Forsyth. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Anita Kurtz says
Gene and I were shocked to hear of Scooter’s death. He was a good friend and always gave me a bad time when I said Gene didn’t need one more drink or I didn’t need one more. I really got to know him when I worked out at the club. I had to remind him he wasn’t drinking Bud Light any more “You switched to Coors” It was because of Bud Light supporting someone he didn’t like. We had some good discussions and teasing back and forth. I golfed with him in a Golf Scramble when I was just starting to golf -that was quite an experience. Gene always enjoyed golfing with him also. There are many memories for both Gene and I . We will miss seeing him. He was very proud of you kids and all his family. Love and Prayers Anita and Gene
Kirk Leinwand says
Condolences to Zane, Brandi and Keely. Had many a run ins with Scooter back in my high school and college days….usually around 2am at the Speedy Way. Will never forget Scooter betting me I couldn’t drink a whole pitcher of ice water, and if I did he would buy all us boys breakfast. As I was getting close Scooter shouted “hell I think Gonz is gonna do it!”. Our table erupted laughing and so did I. Needless to say Scooter bested us boys and didn’t have to pay. Scooter was always someone Is hope to run into whenever I came back to Forsyth and went up town. Whenever I did…it was always a hoot. You will be missed Scooter. Gonz
Michael Pickering says
RIP Scooter. Proud to know you. Proud to be a cousin. I am a better more fun person because of you.
Ron Dye says
To the Strong family. I was a former employee of the “railroad” and it was my job to transport ‘Scooter” to and from his train. Was it always pleasant, Ummmm, no. That was work, and he was not the same person “off property”. I had the great pleasure of partaking in WAY to many beverages with him at many of the various “watering holes” we played darts at or just stopped to see who was there. I never played golf with him but had many matches against him. Win – lose – or draw, it never mattered at the “19th” hole. I knew little about him but found that, what little I did know was enough to consider him a friend. I can only wish that, as time passes, your pain of his loss will lessen. I know exactly where he is and who he is with right now. And yes “one more and we will all go home. RIP “Scooter”!