Fredrick William Scott III passed away on Sept. 13, 2024, in San Mateo. He was born on March 9, 1973, in Crescent City to Anita Mendez and Fredrick William Scott II. Fred spent most of his life on the Yurok Reservation and spent his later years caring for his mother in San Mateo. During his time in San Mateo, he found a career in construction. In addition, he uncovered a hidden talent for beading. His favorite past time was racing his Toyota through the reservation mountains and down winding gravel roads. Those who knew him best know he could not be tamed.

Fred always had a kind and loving soul. He also had a love for cooking and would always show his love through the many dishes he created for his family. He was a friend and caregiver to all who knew him, even our pets. His children were his universe, and they were the fuel to his fire. He always knew how to engage with his children – he loved to play on their level; read children’s books; play dinosaurs; he loved taking them fishing, camping, and even just on walks to the park. Fred loved and cherished those around him but was a fierce protector of his family and our Patriarch. We were his everything and he was ours. We won’t take the time we had with you for granted, as every moment was special because of him. We will continue to cheer on the Raiders for him.

We all love you Fred and now we will let you travel and join your brothers Damien and Barney.

Fred was preceded in death by Awok, his brothers Damien and Barney, grandmother Francis Jaynes and Patricia Frye Hunsucker, Uncle Bob, Uncle Jack, Aunt Carol, Uncle Blake, his good friend Bando, and other loved ones Vivian and John Simpson.

Fred is survived by his grandfather Richard Mendez, his parents Anita Mendez and Fredrick William Scott II, uncle John and Keo Mendez, Aunts, Glenna Mendez and Geneva Carroll, siblings, Alicia Martinez, Christopher Downing, Jessica Mendez, Vlayne Scott, Ben and Jason Hunsucker, Tallie and Moose, and many more siblings. His children, Robert Colegrove, Fredrick Damien Scott, Makailee Scott, Makenzie Scott, (mother Kim Pole) Rayne Scott, Eugene Herkemer Scott (mother and longtime partner Lacheth Campbell) and Kitsi Scott. His nephews and nieces, Jace Farmer, Kateri, Andres and Katep Garzon, Shaway Chiishep, Liam and Emi Downing.

Fred’s last boat ride will take place at 8 a.m. on Tuesday September 24, 2024, from Requa to Wautec. Services will be held at the Shaker Church in Wautec at 12 p.m. Food and gathering to take place at the Firehouse in Wautec following immediately thereafter. He will be laid to rest on the Yurok Reservation.