Scott Charles Hillestad

1964 - 2018

Scott Charles Hillestad obituary, 1964-2018, Auburn, CA

BORN

1964

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary

8201 Greenback Ln

Fair Oaks, California

Scott Hillestad Obituary

Scott Charles Hillestad
5/19/1964-8/25/2018


Born May 19, 1964, passed away on August 25, 2018. Scott was born in Minnesota. His family moved to California in 1967. He attended Sierra Gardens Elementary, Eich Junior High School and Oakmont High School, Aall in Roseville. He graduated from Oakmont High School in 1982 where he excelled in the classroom and at football. He was the SFL League Football Defensive Player of the Year his senior year. Scott went to UC Davis after high school to continue his football career and get his Bachelors Degree. After he graduated from UC Davis, he took a job with Allstate Insurance, corporate office. He continued to work at Allstate for the past 30-years. He was most recently the Team Leader for the Special Investigation Unit.
Scott enjoyed watching sports live and on TV and especially college and pro football. And even more so with his mom and dad on fall weekends. He loved all types of music. He had an enormous CD & LP collection, everything from Elvis to Prince.
Scott would say the two most important things in his life were his faith in God and his family. He was a caring son, brother, husband, father and friend. Scott is survived by his wife Catalina, daughters Autumn and Lauren, parents Charles and Gloria Hillestad, sister Pam Hillestad, uncle Pete Hillestad and numerous other family members and friends. A funeral will be held at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 7607 Garden Gate Drive, Citrus Heights, CA. 95621 on September 8, 2018 at 1 p.m.

Published by Auburn Journal on Sep. 7, 2018.
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Hope you and Dad are up there jammin' to some cool jazz together. You were one of the best souls I have ever known. God bless to his parents and family.

Leslie

September 19, 2018

I Knew Scott for a short period of time, working with him in Roseville, CA at Allstate. I had moved to the area from Minnesota where he was from. We both shared our Love for Jesus Christ and talked about Him openly. Being from Minny, we both loved our Vikings, Twins, Wild, and Gophers; and followed the highs and lows of being a Minnesota sports fan. So close to the Super Bowl last year, I wish could have happened for Scott. May the Lord Jesus Christ give the family His peace and comfort during this time. He was taken way too young, but He gets to see Jesus and worship and serve Him now.

Jeff Matz

September 13, 2018

Very sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.

September 12, 2018

A wonderful person taken way too soon. I was so upset to hear about is passing. We walked in Mrs. Jacks Kindergarten class together and graduated from OHS in 1982 together. I have many memories growing up with Scott and our Sierra Gardens group. He was always so kind to everyone!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May your faith and love carry peace to your heart.
Kris

Kris Schellhous

September 11, 2018

I was so heartbroken to hear about Scott's passing. He and I dated his senior year in high school and he was a true friend to me. I will always remember his passion for music and his thoughtfulness. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. All my love!

Kristen (Wilson) Gurksnis

September 10, 2018

So sorry Scott and family!!! I didnt know him well, but our family through our Oakmont High School is a very supportive group of wonderful friends!!! Always in our thoughts and prayers❤❤❤❤ Forever in our hearts!!

Rose Moore

Friend

September 10, 2018

Hello, im so very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. He will make you firm, He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you.' -1 Peter 5:10. I would love to share a positive thought with family and friends. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to hear something encouraging in these difficult times.

September 8, 2018

I wish we had known each other better and outside of a stressful work environment. I think we could have been Good Friends. We were UC Davis alum Brothers. You are now at Peace my Friend. You will always be on my mind.

Brian Olson

Coworker

September 5, 2018

September 2, 2018

September 2, 2018

I need to process more but I will try and find for photos from our post high school - premarriage days.

Lee-Anne

Lee-Anne Calhoon

Friend

September 1, 2018

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7607 Garden Gate Dr, Citrus Heights, CA

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8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

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