Scott is survived by his wife, Justi Smith and children Chad (Mariah)
and Masyn Smith. Scott was overjoyed that he was going to become a
Grandpa in February. He also had unconditional love for his Fur-babies
Lexi and Patches.
Scott will also be missed by his siblings. Steven Smith, Sherry (Jeff)
Boothe, Shelly (Tim) Pereira, Jennifer Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father Robert Smith, mother Patricia
Smith, step-mother Aletha Smith and nephew Garrett Smith-Fuentz.
He was born on November 5, 1957 in Fresno, Ca to Robert and Patricia
Smith. He graduated from Merced High School in 1975. He attended
Merced College for two years and took some time off to do missionary
work before completing his undergraduate education earning a Bachelor
of Science degree at Brigham Young University in 1983.
Brigham Young University was really the school where he became very
interested in a career of dentistry. The university provided
underclassmen the opportunity to take pre-dentistry courses. After
graduating from Brigham Young, he attended the University of Texas
Health Science Center Dental School earning his DDS degree in 1987.
Wanting to return home to California, he applied and was accepted at the
University of California, San Francisco, where he enrolled in their post
graduate Periodontal Program and received his certificate to specialize in
Periodontics in 1989.
Scott opened the business, Scott A. Smith, D.D.S. Periodontics and
Implantology in Merced in 1989 and eventually opened the Turlock
practice in 1999. In 2000 Scott married the love of his life, Justi Morais
and they created a beautiful life together.
Scott was a talented Periodontist and loved creating beautiful smiles. He
built a successful private practice for over 30 years and recently took on
the roll as Dental Director at Livingston Health Clinic. He was a caring
and gentle dentist and always made patients feel at ease and loved to
educate them.
Scott valued his employees. He was blessed with loyal staff throughout
his career. They miss him and will carry on his legacy of quality dental
care. He always considered patients and staff his family too.
Scott was an active member of the California Society of Periodontists,
Merced Rotary, Yosemite Dental Society, Merced Boosters and he was
currently serving on the California Dental Association of Board
Trustees. He was also an active member of Gateway church.
His hobbies included fishing, music, playing the piano, coin collecting,
apple products, travel and spending precious time with family, especially
at their cabin.
A Funeral service will be held on January 22, 2020 at Gateway Church in
Merced, California at 10am. Reception to follow. Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stone Ridge Christian
School Scholarship program in memory of Scott Smith. Please mail
donations to Stone Ridge Christian School 2738 Dan Ward Rd. Merced,
Ca 95348. Please notate Scott Smith in the memo.
PALLBEARERS
Steven SmithPallbearer
Ryan PereiraPallbearer
Justin PereiraPallbearer
Scott ThurberPallbearer
Amaro Morais Jr.Pallbearer
Keven LessPallbearer
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