William Scoggin

William (Bill) J. Scoggin, 95, died Dec. 13, 2011. He was born May 17, 1916, in Hugo, Colo., the son of Dr. William J. and Essie M. Scoggin. He spent his early years in Saratoga, Ovid, Colo., and Julesburg, Colo., which is where he attended school. He married Floy Mae Pash in 1939 in Bayard, Neb. They moved to Julesburg, Colo., and then Sinclair (then Parco) in 1941. He worked for the refinery for 17 years. In 1958 they moved to Richland, Wash., where he had a studio and art gallery. He became well known throughout the Pacific Northwest for his velvet paintings, Western art and woodcarvings. They returned to Wyoming in 1978, moving to Rawlins. He continued his art work and enjoyed spending time with his son and friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, archer, rock collector and - later in life - he was proficient with a metal detector. As a child, Bill was afflicted with Polio in his left leg. His parents were told he would never walk, but his mother exercised his leg every day as he grew. Though he had to walk on his toes and the ball of his foot, Bill will be remembered for never letting his leg interfere with walking or the activities he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jim, Charles and Bob; sisters Helen and Byrdene; wife, Floy; and daughter, Julia. He is survived by his son, William; grandsons Sean (Jenifer) and Bill (Stacey); granddaughters Shannon (Fabrice), Julia Dawn and Cary; and several great-grandchildren.

Service

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 2:00pm