Scott Richard Searl

Scott Richard Searl, died peacefully on April 26, 2016 after battling a rare brain disease that cut short his life but not his soul. Born on January 30,1946 to Catherine and John Searl, Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila Siegel, who was by his side throughout his illness and until his dying breath, along with his cranky cat, Richard Parker (aka Fuzz) who remained on his bed and on top of Scott as his devoted pet. Scott grew up in Los Angeles, California before making Santa Cruz his home. He was an intelligent, accomplished, and highly skilled Physician Assistant. He started his career at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Emergency Room, where he worked for many years, before moving to Watsonville Community Hospital Emergency Room, and finally to Palo Alto Medical Foundation Urgent Care. In 1985 Scott spent a year in Sudan working for an urgent care clinic. He retired in 2015. Scott was a passionate and beautifully elegant skier, a hiker, biker, scuba diver, an avid outdoor and all - around athlete and an intrepid traveler. Scott and Sheila travelled the world, filling their home with treasures and memories from their varied and exotic trips. Scott looked forward to the winters with zest and zeal, always in search of the perfect powder day. But most of all Scott was gentle, loving, sweet, kind, and loyal. He could always be counted on by his buddies, especially to meet them at the Palomar, one of his favorite Santa Cruz hang-outs. Scott will be sorely missed and Sheila is indebted to her and Scott's many friends and Santa Cruz family for being by their sides throughout this trying ordeal. There are no thanks sufficient to express her gratitude. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Scott's life will be held on Sunday, May 1 at 1:00 pm at the Beit Olam Cemetery, 550 Old San Jose Road, in Soquel. Donations can be made to The Teen Kitchen Project, or to Grey Bears of Santa Cruz.