July 30, 1988 – May 1, 2013
Cherished and beloved son of Jim Stone and Judie Hosie. Big brother to Mac and Cam and a friend to many.
Scott was an athlete and adventurer. He grew up in Victoria and attended St. Mike’s and Oak Bay. Friends, family and sports were his passions. He excelled at soccer, rugby and lacrosse and played on many teams at all levels.
He surfed, fished, bungy jumped, sky dived, snow boarded and wake boarded; announcing his enjoyment with his loud, infectious and unique laugh.
Scott also lived in Australia and Africa where he became a safari field guide and pursued his fascination with animals.
Scott completed his life long dream of becoming a helicopter pilot.
Fly free Scotty.
You will be forever missed by family, friends and Bubba J.
A Lakeside Memorial service will be held at West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park on Tuesday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m. You are welcome to share any memories or stories. Barbeque to follow at Camp Pringle. Please bring your own lawn chair for the service and the reception.
Missed and loved.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Deb
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Bill McGowan Jim, Judie and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and my thoughts are with you.
Bill & Loree McGowan
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Jane Papp For Judie, Jim, Mac and Cam,
Scott is always on my mind, I miss him every day, I love him, I am so proud to be his Auntie Jane, and he will always be in our family’s hearts.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle Autumn rain.When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.I am the joy of a gut laugh from way down deep,
I am the stealth of a cheetah’s creep.
I am the soft embrace of a cozie hoodie,
I am the love of a headlock and noogie.
I am the power of a lion’s roar,
And I am the thrill of a perfectly timed goal.I am the music of a piano played,
I am the spirit of a surfer’s wave.
For I am the gentle mist rising from Shawnigan Lake,
I am the sparkle in a trickster’s eye.
And I am the freedom and the forever of the widest sky.Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.Mary Elizabeth Frye and Auntie Jane
Love you forever Scotty
Fly FreeAuntie Jane
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Simons family, esp. Roxana Dear Judie, Jim, Mac, and Camille,
My connection with Scott was very important to me. I knew a kind, considerate, and charismatic boy: a gem.
It is difficult to accept that is no longer on this planet.
Fortunately, I firmly believe that this earth is not all there is – otherwise I would be very sad: in fact, I know that not only does Scott’s spirit remain in our midst (all of those who knew him, loved him), we will see him again; we will be with him sooner than we think.
Don’t be sad! He wouldn’t like to see us that way.
I think of him with the big smile (he often displayed) on my face.
See you soon, my dear.
Roxana and family
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Colleen Davis I am so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you all. I am thankful that I was able to meet Scotty, he was such a happy young man and I will not forget him.
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Justin Floyd Jim and Judie,
I’ve just found a few very short videos of Scott flying the Bell 206, if you’d like to have them please forward me your mailing address or contact information and I’ll see they get to you.
Justin.
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Baylie, Deborah, and Don McKnight Jim and Judie: We knew Scott through both SMU and Saanich lacrosse. We just learned of Scott’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. It’s impossible to know just what you’re going through, but we wish you strength and peace to help you through it. Scott will be remembered as a really nice guy.
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Auntie Jill My nephew, my first sister’s son, we loved you the minute you were born, you were like our own . We watched you grow , you were so fine. Evan and I stayed with you when your parents worked and laughed so much….your mom was on nights when you would climb out of your crib and clamber into the family bed and stick like a magnet to me….. your told me your name was “scoppy”, “scoppy stone” and you were so fine…. You know I loved you my boy, and I am so so lucky that you loved me too.
You will never be gone to me, but here, buzzing my house as you trained in helicopters, or sassing me back and so damn fine. Handsome and kind , and so brave and strong. You meant so much to many and I am honoured to be your auntie. I love you boy! Jill
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Donna Lynch Jim and Judie – the last time I saw you Jim, was days before you were heading to Africa to see Scott. You were beaming with pride talking about your son! I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart breaks for you both. Please know I am thinking about you and your family.
Donna Lynch
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Katy Hutchison & family Judie, Jim, Mac and Cam,
We are holding you in our hearts; deeply sorry for your loss.
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Jim Stone Jude and I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and condolences at this very sad time.
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Kenzie Beaton's Family AJ, Debbie, Kayla, Maggie and MIya There really are no words to say at this sad time. Kenzie and Scott were good friends and now they are together, Remember you are in our prayers and our thoughts. We never met Scott, we just talked on the phone and he always stayed in touch with us and our daughters. He sounds like a wonderful son and person. Our hearts are broken for you all, and we feel your pain. God Bless you all on this journey. But with family and good friends you will go through it, and they will be your support. Remember Scott is with you always. Treasure every memory. Scott had an awesome friend meeting him in Heaven. We will never forget him. The Beaton’s.
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Sally Dear Judie, Jim, Mac and Cam,
I am so sad for all of you over Scott’s sudden death. I can only imagine how deeply unbearable it must be for you. I see him still as that sunny, joyful young boy with huge enthusiasm for all things athletic, that magnetic personality which drew pals in droves, that loving brother and son.
My thoughts are with all of you as you struggle with this great sadness.
Affectionately,
Sally
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Bill, Jill Ross and Family Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue’
I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew-
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
In Loving Memory of Scott, nephew, friend and fellow aviator.
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Laurie and Tim White The service was both beautiful and heartbreaking. I learned a little more about the special person Scott was that day. He was a great friend to all his “boys” and I know they loved him tremendously. He will be remembered always by those who knew and loved him. You are in our thoughts…..
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Paul Watson Judie and Jim,
I am so so sorry for your sudden loss and the pain you are going through. I am thinking of you both a lot.
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MR Jody Rice I was shocked and saddened to hear of Scott’s passing I knew him by following the Junior Shamrocks he was always a very upbeat and funny guy to talk too. So long Scott we’ll see each other again someday you’ll always be remembered as a champion and never forgotten.
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Todd and Chantelle Stone Chantelle and I are very sorry about your loss and offer our sincerest condolences. We cannot begin to understand what you are all going through, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Todd, Chantelle and girls
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Cynthia Dyer I m so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this painful time.
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Carol Stretch Jim,Judie and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. A wonderfully talented young man. I”ve held you close in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to do so during this very sad time.
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Christine Mavrikos Jim, Judie, Mac and Cam,
It has been a long time since we saw Scotty but our memories have not faded. We remember him as an energetic, wild and rambuncious boy much like all of the boys on Deception Place, but Scotty was special. I have kept up with asking about him and I have worried about his adventures as I worry about all of our adventurous young men.
He was a firecracker whose light burned out far too soon. May his warm spirit keep you all bonded and help you to heal. With our love, Christine and Steve Mavrikos and Connor and Erik Sorensen
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Wayne and Lynn Stretch Jim and Judie:
You’ve been in our hearts and on our minds a lot these past days with the passing of Scott.
What an interesting, vibrant young man. We trust the months will bring comfort from the many memories you will treasure of his wondorously adventuresome life.
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Anthony & Tammy The Stones,
Our sincerest condolences. We have no words to express how sorry we are.
Our memories of Scott as a young man at our house on the Island are very happy ones.
As the parents of a similarly aged young man, we cannot contemplate, even for a nanosecond, what you are going through.
From afar, it looks like the day on the Island to-day will be as beautiful as your son.
All the best at the worst of times.
Anthony & Tammy
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James Bridger Dear Judie, Jim and Mac
I am so sorry for your loss. Scott was a great friend and constant source of laughter, fun and adventure. I have so many fond memories from rugby, trampoline basketball and everything else Scott directed his boundless energy towards. My thoughts are with you.
With Love,
James Bridger
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Ken and Bernadette Stone and Family Jim, Judie and Family,
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
We’re sorry that we will never get to know Scott ,as he appears to have been a very outstanding young man.With Love,
Ken , Bernadette and Family
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Christy Jones Dear Stone family, “When there are no words…know that the silences are carrying the thoughts and prayers of all who love you”. Scotty will always be in our thoughts, Sincerely Christy Jones
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Alisha May you rest in peace, Scott. You are so well-loved. My thoughts are with your family during these difficult times.
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Douglas Manson-Blair HOW HIGH CAN A HELICOPTER FLY ?
I am big, I am strong,
I laugh with it all.
My friends fear it not
For up here I can be
Even more than I ever,
Ever, thought I could.
I can play all day,
All night if I wish.
Can hug my teachers
Cherish my friends
I can fly!
I see my world beautiful,
Rivers teaming with fish
Oceans alive with life
The smells and heats
Of Africa.
I can, up here, laugh
Laugh so loudly it can rain
I can dive and throw
And catch and run
All at once, all at once.
I can truly love my family
My friends, nature,
Every rich hour,
Of every day,
For eternity.
I will drink with you,
Play with you, laugh
Every happy moment
That you wish me to.
Look upward,
Smile and ask yourself,
How high can
A helicopter fly?
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Deborah Price This is such a shock and so very, very sad. My deepest condolences go to you Judie, Jim, Cam and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you.
love Deborah
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Len Cardiff Judie,Jim,Mac and Cam I am so sorry for your loss.
I have known Scott scince he was 8 or 9 yrs old, he impessed me with his stick skills and endless energy(which never went away). I was lucky enough to have coached for 1 yr in Novice were we went to the Jack Crosby tournament where in a game with a team from Ontario be broke his collar bone, when I went to him he wasn’t crying but he was upset that he couldn’t play anymore that yr. He was a fighter. I also had him for his last 4 yrs in minor lacrosse. But I got to know him over the years before those last ones as he played on the same team as my son Reid. The best way I can describe Scott in my eyes was that he hated to loose, but he never carried it beyond the floor. He would do what ever it took to help his team win. He would score, he would help us score, he would check for you, he would dig for loose balls, he would create turn-overs. Most of all he knew it was about the team, he was a team guy, a leader, a friend, but most of all he was family. We will miss you Scott but you will forever be in our memories and thoughts. You are and will always be one of my kids.
Coach Len
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Dustin Wadden I had the opportunity of playing lacrosse with Scott in our championship year. I only knew Scott for the one season but he made a great impression. He was truly a great person to be around and was always able to bring a laugh and a smile to all around. Ill never forget Scott and the great year he was in my life.
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Rod Wood Jim, Judie, Cam and Mackenzie
On behalf of the Junior Shamrocks Lacrosse Association I would like to express our deepest condolences. This is a great loss to the lacrosse community and all those who knew Scott. As Mr Waddell put it, he was a very big part of our run to the Minto but on the floor and in the Dressing Room where he lead his team mates.
We had a minutes silence at our Intermediate game on Sunday and will the same this Saturday at the Junior game in his honor.
Remember the good times!!
Sincerely
Rod Wood
GM/Governor
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Jacqueline Ratcliff Our hearts are broken…..but our memories will never fade.
You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Scott…..you will be missed so much by so many but you will be forever in our hearts….we will remember you always xoxoJacky Ratcliff
Lewis Ratcliff and family
Cayle and April Ratcliff
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Justin Floyd Judie, Jim, Cam, Mackenzie & Bubs,
I only met Scott a few months ago when we were doing our helicopter license together. It was already mentioned, but his laugh filled the room and was something I’ll never forget. If “Bubs” could laugh, I bet it would be just as loud.
I remember when he finished his commercial helicopter flight test. The smile on his face gave it away, he was so happy to have accomplished his dream.
I talked to Scott last week and he was excited about the future. Scott was looking forward to the possibility of “flying with his old man” someday. Jim, I’ve never met you but scott will be with flying with you every day.
Having a passion for aviation, flying and being a pilot is something that is in your blood. It’s not something you choose to do, I believe it chooses you.
I’m sorry for your sudden loss, Scott will be missed. I’m thankfull that I was able to meet Scott.
Scott will fly free now, he’s gone flying……..
Cst. Justin Floyd & “Ero”
West Shore RCMP
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Bill Wadell It is with sadness in my heart I write this. I was given the extreme pleasure of coaching Scott through out his Jr. A lacrosse Career. His drive and competitive spirit were unmatched and a big reason we made it to the national championship in 08. I think he taught me far more about fair play, sportsmanship, and humility, than I taught him about lacrosse. I always enjoyed seeing Scott after his Jr. playing days were over. He is a ray of sunshine. I will carry with fondness the memories I have of Scott and the lessons he taught me for the rest of my life. I am a better person for knowing him. It is an honor to call him my friend.
My deepest condolences to Jim, Judie, Cam and Mackenzie
May you rest in peace Scott.
YA BEAUTY!!
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Jayne Postuk I will always remember meeting the group of beautiful energetic boys – of which Scotty was a leader – when David moved to St Mikes in grade 4. They never stopped moving and laughing. I smile when I think of the soccer games that were, to them, the equivalent of a World Cup match. And these took place every lunch hour!
Scotty will be forever imprinted in my memory as a sparkling little boy with a huge smile on his face and an wink in his eye.
My prayers are with you all.
With love
Jayne
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Jane and Nigel Penn Dear Judie, Jim, Cam and Mac,
We are heartbroken to hear about Scott. You have been in our thoughts and it is with regret that we are unable to attend his service up at Shawnigan Lake. Nigel is currently away flying and is unable to get back in time. Please know that
we will be thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Jane and Nigel Penn
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Don Pollock You were too young to leave us at 24 yet your feisty spirit, determination, and happy personality have left us all with special memories of a wonderful young man. It was a privilege and a pleasure to teach you, coach you and be a part of your life even for a short while! God bless you Scotty! ….and thanks!
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Barbara &Doug Walman Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. We were very fond of Scott and will always remember his huge smile and genuine warmth. He will be missed~ take care xo
Barb, Doug & Gavin.
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Barbara &Doug Walman Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. We were very fond of Scott and will remember him for his huge smile and genuine warmth. He will be missed ~
Barb, Doug and Gavin.
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Amanda Cooper Jim, Judie, Mac, and Cam,
There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I have a lot of memories of Scott but the thing about him that most strikes me now is how he was this big, tough lacrosse/rugby playing, spear fishing jock that was not afraid to hug his mom with such fierce love at the most unexpected times. I also have great memories of him as a young boy being so sweet to Sarah when she was just a toddler, demonstrating a tenderness that was engendered in him by his wonderful, loving family.
All my deepest condolences and love,
Amanda
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Tricia Crow and Family To Judy, Jim, Mac, and Cam,
All of us have such wonderful memories of Scott, not only at SMUS but the many times he hung out with Al. His enthusiasm for life and warm smile will always be with us.
With love and sadness,
Tricia, Alastair, Brittany and Andrew Crow
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Gary Barber Right from the first moment Scott walked into my PE class I knew this was a student with a charismatic presence. He laughed a lot, he ran non-stop, and he wanted to know if I thought he was faster than his brother, Mac! Scott, we have great memories of your time with us at SMUS Junior School.
To Jim, Judie, Cam and Mackenzie,
Please accept my deepest condolence for your loss. Scott was a great kid and I will never forget him.
With love,
Gary Barber
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Scott metcalfe Scott,
You were loved and adored by us all. You will always be with us Scotty.
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Grandma and Grandad Hosie Scott…our beloved grandson….will always be alive…in our hearts.
We knew he loved us , because he was able to tell us this many times.
His laughter was contagious. I always wanted to fill a jar with a lid and open the lid to hear it again and again. I don’t have a jar but I have a memory and that laughter can still be heard.
We cherish the time that was good, that we had with him in his almost 25 years of life. We wish we had double that time, but Scott has made his mark and will be remembered with much love by family and friends.
Grandma Marg and Granddad Bob
Dear Jude, (Jim, Cam and Mac)
It seems like only weeks ago you e-mailed me Jude … I just opened Jill’s e-mail to read about the loss of your son. My daughter, Alyson, was born the same year. I remember Scott once when we were at the lake visiting with Jill and Evan – an active and happy little boy full of life having much fun on the water. I am so very, very sad for your loss. Take much care, Deb