Scott Bradley Chadek Obituary (2023)

Scott Chadek passed away, after a difficult battle with cancer, on July 11, 2023, in Yakima, Washington. Born in 1968, he grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and raised his older children in St. Joseph, Michigan, before moving to Washington. Scott lived life to the fullest. An avid hiker, he also loved golf, waterskiing, motorcycles, the beach, exploring the mountains and being involved with family and friends. Everyone knows Scott for his love of rock-n-roll. If you were around him for any period of time, he probably played you a loud tune from Cheap Trick or AC/DC and then started up his motorcycle to rap the pipes! His career in hospitality allowed him to meet numerous performers, bands, athletes, politicians, and celebrities at Notre Dame and The Palais. Throughout his career and life, he helped many people as a mentor, friend, and giving community member. He was a genuine and compassionate person that took the time to really listen to people and help them along the way. Scott was miraculously given extra time this summer and spent it with loved ones driving up the Yakima River Canyon, admiring trees from the shaded bench at Randall Park, and even went to a couple of Lauren's fastpitch games. Scott is survived by his wife, Michelle (Lauren, Tony), adult children, Justin (Amy), Chad (Aubree), Alicia, six grandchildren, parents and in-laws, Victor (Connie), Duane, Lynn, and sibling, Burnell. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan. Scott said, "Grieve me only for a little while. Then grab life, go on adventures, and run hard while you still can. Take the memories of me with you." A Celebration of Life will be held in Cody, Wyoming, at a later date. A note from the family: Scott and I have been grateful for the outpouring of support from our community, family, neighbors, colleagues at Pacific Northwest University, UW Family Medicine Residency, Centerplate, Yakima Convention Center, and complete strangers. Many thanks to the teams of physicians, surgeons, nurses, and staff at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Montlake Hospital Oncology, Pain and Neurosurgery Units, North Star Lodge, and Nurse Emily. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.