Scott Smith

It is with profound heartache to announce Scott Hamilton Smith “Scotty”, brother, uncle, friend, philosopher, mentor, alchemist and legend passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii at the age of 67. He was born June 15, 1950 in Long Beach, California. Scott will be forever remembered by his family and countless friends for his perception to always find the perfect thing to say at the right time and having a gift for showing you your best self. He loved people, no matter where he was or what he was doing he found the time to make you feel better, laugh and help you figure out life’s biggest dilemmas,(which are never as big as we make them) always with a smile and positive attitude. One of the smartest persons, his intellect was hard to match and his perceptive ability touched everyone he came in contact with. We are all better for knowing him. Scott always gave to others before he gave to himself.

Scotty is survived by his sister, Kayc Reed, his niece Troi Suliman and her two children Ashley and Chandler Suliman.

In Scotty’s professional life he spent many years working in the entertainment industry, in Hollywood with the IATSE local 33. In Reno and Lake Tahoe with the local 363 which he was a driving force to get the members better wages and benefits. When he moved to Maui you would find him in a lighting booth or on a sound board working most concerts and events. He moved back to Southern California and continued his profession with Local 122 in San Diego. He finally left the entertainment field to help lay the first fiber optic cable in Southern California. In 2010 Scotty moved back to his favorite place “Maui” where he took up driving a taxi at LaBella and connected with people that became his second family. Don Foote, Bella and Ron Thompson to mention a few.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm, 1843 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, HI 96753.(Don Foote Place)

Memorial donations in memory of Scotty and his love for animals can be made to the ASPCA.