Scott Michael Kent

Scott grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior. He was born at Portage Hospital on May 8, 1975, the son of Joan Miron and the late Terrence Kent. Scott graduated from L’Anse High School in 1993. He attended and graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Biology (Zoology). He attended graduate school at Northern Michigan University working towards his MS in Biology when he had an opportunity to work seasonably in Nome for the Alaska Department of Fish & Game as a Wildlife Technician. Ultimately, he decided to make Nome his home and worked in commercial salmon and summer crab fisheries and spent time at various field projects and test fishing from southern Norton Sound to above the Artic Circle during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In 2005, Scott was promoted to Fishery Biologist. In 2006, he was promoted to Assistant Area Manager for Artic Area of the Artic-Yukon- Kuskokwim (AYK) Region of the Commercial Fisheries Division of Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In June 2016, Scott joined the Norton Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) team as their Quota & Acquisitions Analyst. Also, working with NSEDC allowed him the to become a commercial salmon fisherman. He was a driving force in getting the fleet fishing again in the Nome Subdistrict while recording four of the greatest Coho (Silver) salmon harvests in the history of the 57 years of commercial salmon fishing in Nome. Scott’s work with NSEDC was driven by his passion for fisheries and the Norton Sound region. Throughout his job he advocated for the responsible harvest of fish, both locally and in the wider Bering Sea, that would ultimately help improve the lives of Norton Sound residents.

Scott loved wood working, fishing, crabbing, cooking, listening to music, watching sports and movies and adored spending time with friends and family. He was a great storyteller and quite the comedian at times. He was very passionate about his beliefs and wasn’t afraid to let others know. His friends/colleague say, “Scott was always charging ahead to get things done or the way he felt things should be done” and was donned the name “Rolling Thunder.” Many will also say, “he made me laugh so many times!” He had a special knack for making people smile and laugh with his stories, impressions, jokes and banter. He was loved and will be missed by many who were blessed to know him.

Scott is survived by his loving family; partner, Kathleen Jaycox of Nome, daughter, Kaya Kent, Stepson Dawson Evans of Anchorage, stepdaughter, Kaylene Evans of Nome and stepson, Mason Evans of Anchorage, mother, Joan Miron of Escanaba, MI and sister, Nola (Craig) Asgaard and nephews, Taylor Asgaard and Connor Asgaard of Escanaba, MI, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terrence Kent; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Doris Miron and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Constance Kent.

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned at this time. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the family to assist with funeral costs.