Obituary

Scott Michael Evans

Scott Michael Evans, 42, died unexpectedly at his home in Huntington Beach on June 9, 2020.

Scott was born in Orange County and raised in Irvine, California. He grew up loving the water and music. He spent his summers at the pools and beaches. He became a good swimmer and enjoyed participating in the local Woodbridge swim team. He became interested in playing an instrument in elementary school and ended up choosing the drums as his first choice. He played in the Woodbridge High School Marching Band and Jazz Band. For his high school graduation gift, he wanted time in a professional sound studio where he produced an album of songs, he had written himself. He was offered music scholarships to several colleges and chose Brevard College in North Carolina.

Scott also had strong values and a deep faith in God. He served on the youth worship team at South Coast Community Church. The tape he produced was all Christian music. He tried live his faith and to set a good example to his friends. He was a dependable friend his whole life.

In college Scott continued to pursue music. He joined a combo and played on weekends at local coffee houses and restaurants. Music eventually became a hobby and Scott changed his major to religion. After graduating, he attended Asbury Seminary in Kentucky where he got a master’s degree in counseling.

For the past 15 years Scott has worked as a licensed counselor/therapist in South Carolina. He continued to improve his abilities by earning a variety of specialized certificates such as in Drug Therapy and Marriage Counseling.

Scott’s love for swimming and the ocean returned when he had an opportunity to take surfing lessons in Hawaii. He fell in love with surfing and found beaches in North and South Carolina to practice his new hobby. We have wonderful memories of watching Scott surf at Folly Beach, near Charleston, South Carolina.

Recently Scott decided to move back to Orange County in February 2020 to be near family. He took a job in Huntington Beach and moved two blocks from the beach where he could surf often. He loved being an uncle to his four nephews here and especially enjoyed swimming with them in their backyard pool. Scott was a wonderful loving, Son who was there to care for us and spend time with us. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.

He is survived by his father, John Evans, his mother Diane Evans, his sister, Lisa (Rudy) Gragg, and 4 nephews, Bailey, Cooper, Mason, and Parker.

Services for family and close friends will be on Saturday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Journey Christian Church in Irvine. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the attendance number is limited to 60. Masks are required and will be distributed to those who need them at the door. The service will be live-streamed for out of town friends and those who cannot attend in person on the Journey Facebook page @journeyoc.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Ocean Defenders Alliance, https://oceandefenders.z2systems.com/scottevans

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Karen Mizell says:

June 17, 2020

Although i never met Scott, I felt as if I had met him 1000 times thru his Mother, Diane! She would always talk about all the exciting things they would do on her visits from Cali to SC. She was extremely proud of him! I always loved hearing her stories. Diane, my heart is with you and your family during this difficult time. And we can rest assure that our dear Lord has prepared a room for Scott!
My deepest condolences!

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Susan Meade says:

June 17, 2020

Though God called you home for your best adventure yet, I send prayers of comfort for the broken-hearted left behind.

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Val Smith-Byrd says:

June 17, 2020

Praying peace and comfort during your loss. Scott is deeply missed and I will forever treasure our talks especially when sending in our office across from each other. Scott’s clinical input continues to be used daily.

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Lori East says:

June 19, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this heartbreaking time. Thinking of you, dear cousin, Diane – I love you and my heart is breaking for you. Hold on tightly to those grandchildren – they will help lessen the load.

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angela houwing says:

June 20, 2020

Scott was one of my best friends and he will be forever missed. I originally met Scott about 10 years ago at Big Robot games when I went with some friends to Friday night Magic. This was a weekly event for those who loved playing Magic the Gathering. I remember Scott coming up and introducing himself and he was such a nice guy. He introduced me to some of his other friends he knew at the store and because of him I continued trying my hand at MTG. Of course, unlike Scott, I really wasn’t the best at MTG – I didn’t know how to build the best decks or know exactly how to put together a good working strategy with the cards. But Scott loved the game and would always build decks and want to play test them. Of course he almost always beat me. Over time we grew closer and started going to movies together and hanging out in general. Scott always made me feel like I could be myself and he always listened to anything I needed to get off my chest. He would let me rant and rave if I needed to and would always be there to offer his support. Likewise, he would often reach out to me to ask my advice about girls or bounce ideas off me about anything that was on his mind. Scott was just a wonderful guy and he was someone that was always there no matter what. Whenever I needed anything I knew that I could call Scott and he would be there for me. Scott was a best friend to all of his friends and I know that he will be missed by all that knew him. I am blessed to have had the chance to know him and I know that I will always carry a part of him with me wherever I go.

Scott – in my heart i know you are all around.. your spirit fills the air..your memory touches the soul.. i know you are up there watching down on us all.. know that i will forever smile at the thought of you. Miss you so much!!!

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