Scott Bradley Meloche

Scott Bradley Meloche, 59, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born on November 23, 1965, in San Diego, California, Scott lived an extraordinary life filled with integrity and unwavering love for his family. Though his life was cut short by his diagnosis, he faced every challenge with the same strength, humor, and grace that defined him.
Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Kim Meloche, and their two children, Lauren and Ryan, who were the greatest joys of his life. He is also survived by his mother, Pat Meloche, his stepmother, Char Meloche, and his brother and wife, Mike and Julie B. Meloche and sister Julie A. Meloche. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Meloche, who passed away in 2023.
Scott's personality made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was kind, genuine, personable, intelligent, and deeply ethical-a man whose integrity guided every aspect of his life. He had a warm sense of humor, a lighthearted spirit, and a natural gift for conversation. Energetic and athletic, Scott brought enthusiasm to everything he did, whether it was work, hobbies, or time spent with loved ones.
In his free time, Scott found joy in golfing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, shooting, and traveling with his family. He valued close relationships and cherished quality time with those he loved.
Professionally, Scott was deeply dedicated to his work. He joined the FBI's Phoenix Field Office in August 1996, where he built meaningful and lifelong friendships. Over his 25-year career as an FBI Special Agent, he was highly regarded as an excellent investigator with an impeccable work ethic and high integrity. Scott successfully solved cases on numerous squads and task forces, including the Bank Fraud Task Force, Indian Country Crimes, the Gang Squad, and the Tech Squad. He also served as a Firearms Instructor, where he not only taught Agents how to shoot, but he also served as a mentor each day on the range. Scott proudly earned the privilege to bravely serve as an FBI SWAT operator from 1997 to 2007, where he formed bonds with his SWAT brothers that will never be broken. Scott held his colleagues in the Bureau in the highest regard and valued the friendships formed through years of dedicated teamwork and service.
Scott leaves behind a legacy defined by the strength of his character and the profound impact he had on others. To know Scott was to love him. He had a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life, making everyone feel seen and valued. His genuine and warm nature guided all of his interactions, and he will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A funeral service will be held Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. There will be a live stream of the service on the church website.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ALS Arizona or Hospice of the Valley.