Dr. Larry Scouton D.D.S., 72, longtime Minot dentist died on October 29, 2019 in his home.

Larry Donald Scouton was born on July 29, 1947 in Minot to Donald L. and Margaret (Olson) Scouton. Margaret's family was part of the first settlors of Minot. Larry was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1965. He continued his education at the University of North Dakota graduating in 1969 with a pre-med degree, and at the University of Minnesota College of Dentistry where he received his Doctorate in Dental Science in 1973. He entered the U.S. Army Dental Corps in 1973 and served until 1975.

Dr. Scouton returned to Minot and established his dental practice on October 1, 1975 and continued to practice until his retirement a few years ago. He was a member of the American Dental Association as well as the state and local dental associations.

Dr. Scouton was a former member of the Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, CA and the Beaver Creek, CO Country Club. He especially enjoyed traveling, yachting at Lake Sakakawea and spending time at the family lake home at Lake Metigoshe.

Dr. Scouton is survived by his mother: Margaret Scouton of Minot (who died four days later), brother Roger (Sue) Scouton of Redondo Beach CA, nephews Conrad Scouton and Gavin Scouton, niece Vanessa Scouton Yepez, and uncle William Scouton.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Scouton.

Celebration of the Life of Dr. Larry Scouton: December 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Interment will be in the Olson family plot of Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are preferred to charity of your choosing.

Margaret & Larry Scouton Flowers