Obituaries

James "JB" Scooter Bigler

James "JB" Scooter Bigler, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

 

JB was born on December 28, 1974 in Fort Morgan, CO, to Dennis Bigler and Pamela (Hall) Lackey.

 

Surviving JB are his children, Taylor Bigler, Cameron Bigler, Mason Bigler, and Stella Bigler, all of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Tristen Oda, Leo Carmarillo, and Celina Carmarillo; significant other, Susan Rist; mother, Pamela Lackey; siblings, Louie Bigler, Bo Bigler, Matt Bigler, and Samantha Coon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Bigler.

 

JB was a painter for many years.  He enjoyed listening to Grateful Dead and Limp Bizkit.  JB was a sports fan, particularly the Cubs, Bears, and Broncos.  His family knew not to disturb him when he was watching Round the Horn.  JB will be fondly remembered for his great Chris Farley impersonation.

 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.  Cremation will follow the service.

 

A time of visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. 

 

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Taylor Bigler, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN, 46350.

 

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com

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