Birth date: Jul 1, 1950 Death date: Dec 31, 2025
Scott Bauska died at home from cancer on December 31, 2025. He was born in Kalispell, Montana July 1, 1950 to Ralph and Lorraine Bauska. He was welcomed home by his brother Ken and would meet his sister Janice three years later. H Read Obituary
Condolences to Scott's family. As a student master gardener, I learned from Scott about how our volunteer work can contribute to the well being of the community through the community garden and the local food bank. He was generous with his time and knowledge.
Heartfelt condolences Kathy, Thomas and Emily...Scott was someone I always admired, looked up to and felt lucky to have as a friend.
Kathy and family
So sorry to hear Scott had passed away. Scott was always a good friend and always was interested in helping out whatever the situation called for. Very proud of his family and enjoyed life.
Bob and Pat Wamre
Linda Choat lit a candle in memory of Scott Bauska
I am so sorry for your loss Kathy, Thomas, and Emily. Scott was a very special friend and person. I have very fond memories of working with Scott at the Boardman Coal Plant. RIP my dear friend. I will never forget you.
I volunteered at the community garden with Scott in Saint Helens. I learned a lot from him about gardening. Memories of a fine person. My sympathies to his family. Mary W.
I wanted to write a letter to share my thoughts, feelings, and memories because I wasn’t able to do so in person. Admittedly, this feels tender to write, but I hope it’s a welcome sentiment.
I’ve always been curious about what a life in your home would have been like for me. I admired the adventures you took Emily and Thomas on—hiking, exploring the outdoors—but also the way you encouraged their curiosity and learning. Not that my life wasn’t full of adventure and lessons, but it was just a very different life and lifestyle.
My memories of you are of a mysterious, quiet, yet warm presence. You had depth, strength, discipline, and a calm I’ve always appreciated. I feel like I’ve gotten to know you better as an adult through my observations, stories and photos shared with my mom and I from Aunt Kathy, and from our own brief conversations.
I think the only time you and I spent together alone—and the only memory I have of just the two of us—was a time we came to visit and you and I went on a walk. You identified plants and explained what a slough was. I can vividly remember the walk, but not all the details of what we talked about. What stays with me is your jolly laugh and warm smile. You have always carried a thoughtful and gentle presence.
As quiet as you are, I’ve enjoyed hearing about and seeing your green thumb—your talent for growing your own food and hops and the way you help with your community garden.
Uncle Scott, I just want you to know how deeply you have been respected and admired by me, even when we didn’t have many words between us. Your quiet strength, your kindness, and the way you lived your life has always mattered to me. I carry those impressions with me.
You were loved, you were appreciated, and your life made a difference. Thank you for who you are/were, for what you’ve shared, and for the quiet ways you showed care and wisdom.
I am holding you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
With love always,
Vanessa
Jeanette Lightfoot lit a candle in memory of Scott Bauska
Scott Bauska, what a wonderful friend. I have sorrow because you are gone but I also have a smile because you have grandkids. I can only imagine the joy that you shared with them. You will be sorely missed and always loved. Marilyn & Doug Putman
Susan and I are saddened to learn of Scott’s passing. I look back with fond memories during training classes, startup, and operation of PGE’s Boardman Coal Plant some 40 years ago. We enjoyed watching Scott and Kathy’s two children grow up alongside our children in St Helens and occasionally bumping into them at school events and around town. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bauska family. Jerry Donovan
