"Scotty Eugene Fairbanks, 38, formerly of Arroyo Grande, died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on Sunday, June 26, at his home of 13 years in Holualoa, Hawaii.
A memorial and testimonial service was held at one of Scott's favorite beach areas in Hawaii on Wednesday. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 3, immediately followed by a prayer vigil at 6 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 4, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Arroyo Grande. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Scott was born Jan. 5, 1967, and was the only child of Douglas and Patricia (Sousa) Fairbanks. The family moved to Arroyo Grande in 1975, and Scott attended St. Patrick's School and Arroyo Grande High School, where he was active in basketball and football. He served as an Altar Boy at St. Patrick's Church and was active in Scouts.
Scott was a carpenter all of his adult life and was a Superintendent for Starbird Construction in Kona, Hawaii, at the time of his death.
Scott loved life and was a kind and gentle man. His love for the sun and ocean, along with his true "Aloha Spirit," is what kept him in Hawaii all of these years. He recently became reacquainted with the Lord and very much enjoyed reading Scripture and inspirational books.
Scott's greatest joy in life was his family, including his cousins who were brother-like to him. His greatest passion, though, was his three children. He cherished being a father and was affectionately known by them as "Daddy-Boy." He was active in their schools and swim activities. He loved them like no other, but we know each of them now has a special angel watching over them.
Scott is survived by his wife of 10 years, Brandi Huckaby Fairbanks; his three precious children, Tambrina, 9, Saber, 7, and Dutch, 4 1/2; all of Holualoa,
Hawaii; parents, Doug and Pat Fairbanks of Arroyo Grande; parents-in-law, Dutch and Corinne Huckaby of Atascadero and Sandra Price of Sacramento; aunts; uncles; several cousins throughout California; brothers-in-law and their families, Matthew Huckaby and Toshua Price of Sacramento; and a multitude of friends, both locally and in Hawaii.
Donations may be made to your favorite charity or to the Fairbanks' Children Educational Fund established at Edward Jones.