Pete (Eugene) Scott Dellinger, was born on February 10, 1941 in a small farm house in Chase Kansas to Lloyd and Enid Dellinger. Pete passed away on December 6, 2017 at the age of 76.
Pete grew up in Chase, Kansas where he spent most of his time helping his family on their wheat farm. He graduated from Chase High School in in 1959 and then went on to attend an automotive trade school in Kansas City, MO. He married Kathy Parsell on November 11, 1961 in Chase Kansas, they were married for 56 years. Their first son Travis, was born in Sterling, Kansas on March 18, 1967. The family of three then moved to Big Piney, Wyoming where they made their home for the next 5 years while Pete worked in the Oil and Gas Industry. While living in Big Piney, their second son Scott was born on February 21, 1970 in Jackson Hole. Pete continued to follow the Oil and Gas boom, which led them to Vernal, Utah in 1972. While in Vernal, their daughter Faith was born on June 27, 1972. After living in Utah for a few years, they then moved to Rangely Colorado where they spent the next 13 years. Pete continued to follow his career and he moved himself to Mountain View, Wyoming in 1985. After his middle son graduated from high school in 1988 the rest of the family moved to Mountain View, Wyoming, where Pete spent the reminder of his years with his wife and family.
Pete was a prankster, he enjoyed sitting around and joking with friends and family. He also enjoyed working on many projects with both his sons and his son-in-law. They spent many quality hours together in Pete’s shop. He encouraged his grandchildren to follow their dreams and was always supportive in everything they were passionate about, even after his sight diminished.
Pete is survived by his wife, Kathy Dellinger of Mountain View, Wyoming. His sister Betty Brown of Lyons, Kansas. His children, Travis Dellinger of Denver, Colorado, Scott (Tina) Dellinger of Mountain View, Wyoming and Faith Dellinger of Heber City, Utah. He also had 6 grandchildren, Christopher (Chelsee), Sapphire, Ean, Kambree, Nate and Kylee.
A Celebration of Life will be held at his son Scott’s home at 550 Willow Street in Mountain View at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 16th, 2017.