August 24, 1974 – January 22, 2024 49 years of age
Scott Jeffrey Munk passed away on January 22, 2024 from injuries sustained from a pedestrian accident in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Scott was born August 24, 1974 to Bradley H. Munk and JoAnne Darby Munk in Sheridan, Montana. He grew up in Helena, Montana where he attended Kessler Elementary School, CR Anderson Middle School and Capital High School. He excelled at everything he put his mind to. Scott participated in Football, wrestling and Track and Field. He graduated from Capital High School in 1993. He loved playing Babe Ruth baseball & later on he enjoyed coaching with the Babe Ruth Association
After graduation he made the decision to serve his country and enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from 29 Palms, Marine Academy in California. During his 4 years of service, he was stationed twice to Okinawa, Japan. Scott was an expert swimmer & worked with Marine’s on numerous swimming techniques. He was honorably discharged in 1998. A chapter of his life that he held close to his heart and cherished the memories and camaraderie he built during that time.
Scott later returned to Helena and followed in his father’s footsteps pursuing a career as a Lineman. While in Helena Scott worked for Northwestern Energy, and Mountain States Power.
Scott was a devoted member of the InternationaL Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. (IBEW local 44) He held close bonds to his mentors and Brothers. Participating in Lineman’s Rodeos were highlights he looked foward to.
in 2015 Scott met the love of his life, Jackie Weaver of Buffalo, New York. Though miles, mountains and rivers couldn’t keep them apart Scott relocated to Buffalo in 2017. Surrounded by family, Jackie and Scott were married in an intimate ceremony on October 26th, 2018 at Niagara Falls. They lived near Buffalo in Hamburg, New York. Scott and Jackie loved to travel and were outdoor weekend warriors, the two enjoyed biking, hiking and kayaking with their dog Bailey. Gardening was a hobby he enjoyed. Holidays were some of their most cherished times together.
Scott continued his career as a Lineman while in New York taking him up and down the east coast chasing the aftermath of storms and restoring power as needed. At the time of his passing, he was working as a line inspector in the Long Island area.
Scott was a devoted husband, son, brother, grandson, step-dad and friend. He adored his family and friends and in recent years enjoyed his trips home to Montana, the land that he loved and called home. Some of his happiest times during his younger years were spent hunting, camping and fishing with his dad, brother, Uncle Pat and Grandpa Ted. He always looked forward to their annual elk hunt near Dillon, Montana. He had memorable fishing trips and stories from the Tobacco Root Fishing Trips to Alaska and many summer lake outings. He enjoyed reminiscing about these trips to anyone that would listen! Scott was a dedicated and die hard Montana Grizzly Fan and recently traveled to Frisco, Texas with his sister, Kristen, to cheer on their team. Since his early childhood & all through his adult life, he was an avid & dedicated fan!
Scott is preceded in death by his step father Tracy Stephen, his grandparents Ted and Donna Darby, and Gerald and Grace Munk all of Sheridan, Montana. He is survived by his wife Jackie and step-daughter Jordan, of Hamburg, New York. His mother JoAnne (Darby) Stephen of Sheridan, father and step-mother Brad and Stephanie Munk of Helena. Sister Kristen(Jeff) Olsen, niece and nephews Luke ( little LB) and twins Allison and Carter all of Helena, Brother Daniel and his daughter Melanee of Butte, Montana. Many aunts, uncles and cousins too numerous to mention, but who loved him endlessly and will miss him forever.
Memorial services for Scott will be scheduled later this spring or early summer at Fort Harrison, Montana with Miliary honors where he will be laid to rest, a memorial service in Sheridan as well as Hamburg, New York. In lieu of flowers please support your local humane society in Scott’s memory.
“Together forever, never apart. Maybe in distance but never in heart”
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Ellen White says
Brad, Stephanie, Kristen & Daniel and all other members of all your families, I can only imagine the extent of your loss and grief. You are all in my thoughts as you navigate this loss. Scott will always be with you all in your hears and your memories.
Susan & Gary Doran says
💔 Sincere condolences to all of the Munk Family on the tragic passing of Scott, who was also my step-nephew. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What a beautiful and well written obituary on Scott and his many talents and accomplishments in life. He was an amazing young man, so thoughtful and caring, and I will always cherish my memories and chats with him when I was around him at the many Munk-Keim get-togethers.
Wishing you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. RIP dear Scott, you will be missed by many. God Bless
Love, Gary and Susan Doran and Family 🙏❤️
Michelle and Peter Van Nice says
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rod Applegate says
JoAnne,
I am so saddened to hear of Scott’s passing.
Working with you for so many years, I can always remember seeing your eyes light up each time you spoke of Scott. It was so apparent that you were each other’s best friends. I never saw a more proud and supporting mother. What a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful young man.
I’m sending you prayers and hugs, and hope that your beautiful memories together help you through these difficult days.
Chris and Skip Eby says
What a beautifully written tribute to Scott. We are so sorry and cannot imagine the grief you are all feeling. Please know we are sending our love and strength at this difficult time.
Gayle Walter says
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I remember Scott from when he would come visit in Sheridan when he was a kid. May you find comfort in his memory, knowing he lived his best life.
April Fife says
JoAnne, Brad, Stephanie and all of his family, I’m just at a loss of words and so shocked and saddened to see and read this today. I’m so sorry.
Whenever I ran into him around town before he headed back East, he always had a big smile and hug. He was one of a kind. Ironically, I was sorting through photos this past weekend and found pictures from skiing at the divide, MORP our freshman year, and Prom that year that a big group of us went all together when JoAnne and Tracy made our dinner at your house.
May the memories help you all get through this. My love and thoughts are with you all ~ April (Helmbrecht) Fife
Linda Day says
JoAnne
There are just no words…..we know how you treasured your son.
You are in our hearts
Kristi & Lee Paulsen says
JoAnne,
I’m so sorry to hear about Scott. My heart hurts for you. May all your memories give you some peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God’s peace to you my friend. Hugs. Kristi & Lee Paulsen
Rick and Kathy Jensen says
I just now saw this. What a beautifully written tribute to Scott. Rick and I are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the grief you are all feeling. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Vicki Zander says
So sorry for your loss ,my prayers are with you and your family
Elaine (Smith) Myles says
JoAnne,
I’m so, so sorry to hear about Scott. Bryan called me as soon as he heard. My heart is broken for you. It doesn’t seem that long ago our boys played together on Cannon Street, but a lot of years have gone by. Some cherished memories. I’ll never forget Scott’s sweet face and smile. I am praying for you. May you feel Jesus strong arms around you. With all my Sincere Sympathy.
Dan Altmaier says
I was in Boy Scouts with Scott in the 80s, and am saddened to hear of his passing at such a young age. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Munky’ we knew Scott had a good nature about him as well as an eagerness to learn how to survive in the outdoors even back then. Although many decades have passed, I feel honored having known him and it sounds like he lived the best life he could have. Semper Fi and Fair Winds and Following Seas, my friend!
Molly (Christensen) Croft says
Scott was a classmate of mine at CR and CHS. We didn’t run around in the same group of friends, but we were friends through different classes at school. Scott was kind, inclusive, funny, and heartfelt. I’m so sorry for your loss, I simply can’t imagine your pain. Peace be with all of you.