On Sunday November 15, 2020 Marquita “Kita” Kay Axtman (Scott), loving wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at home at the age of 64.
Kita was born in Glasgow, Montana, on November 15, 1956 to Wesley and Carol (Jensen) Scott. Kita was a graduate of Glasgow High School, the Class of 1975. She spent many years working at the family store, Scott’s Shop and Save. In 1985, she was hired by the United States Postal Service, where she served Northeast Montana until retiring as the Post Master of the Glasgow Post Office in 2005.
Kita married the love of her life, Gus Axtman on August 29, 1975. Together they made Glasgow their home and raised their two children, Sonya and Ryan.
Kita enjoyed the sport of rodeo all of her life and always knew who was where in the world standings. She loved to follow her grandson’s sporting events and always let them know she was their biggest fan. She loved spending time at Fort Peck Lake and thoroughly enjoyed her time with close friends. In recent years Kita was overjoyed when connecting with former classmates and acquaintances.
Kita is survived by her loving husband, Gus Axtman; her daughter Sonya (Douglas Mahlum); her son Ryan Axtman (Jennifer Davis); her four rambunctious grandsons, Kane & Maddax Mahlum and Henry & Lincoln Axtman; her twin brother, Mark Scott, and father Wes Scott.
Kita was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Scott and younger brother, Walter Scott.
Kita was always adamantly opposed to having a funeral service. Out of utmost respect to her, the family is honoring this request. In lieu of flowers, Kita would “demand” of all of us to celebrate family and enjoy the memories that make us all smile, laugh, and maybe even cry a little.
Sharon Lagerquist says
Gus and family, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kita was always a pleasure to visit with. She was truly a people person, especially at the Post Office!!
Jim MacDonald says
I had the pleasure of working with Kita at the Wolf Point Post Office. Working with her taught me how to accept different personalities. She was always so thoughtful and considerate. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
JUDY WIBERG says
I was going thru some of the things Kita was. she was my ROCK. always there for me keeping my spirits high. Heaven gained a beautiful ANGEL
Billee Blair says
Kita will truly be missed. She was one of a kind. What a beautiful soul❤️
Joylene Johnson says
My condolences to the family. Kita was a classmate of mine and my fondest memory of her is her constant smile. R.I.P. dear Kita
Ted Blazina says
I was fortunate to work with Kita while she was employed with the U.S. Postal Service. She was an excellent Postmaster, and above all, a good friend.
ElainePhillips says
I knew Kita when I worked with the US Postal service. We worked with the EI program and had a lot of good
times. RIP in peace dear Kita…remembering you with love.
Jeff Krohn says
Just saw that Kita passed on. What a joy it was to work with Kita back in the 80s.
HenryAxtman says
I’ll miss my grandma very much.