Scott Smith Lloyd
Scott Smith Lloyd passed away at home at the age of 66 on August 7, 2024, from natural causes after suffering a debilitating stroke three years previously. He was born on September 25, 1957, in Logan, Utah, to Ray Hall and Barbara Smith Lloyd.
Scott attended Brigham Young University, during which he was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halifax, Canada. After returning home, he finished his education and graduated from BYU and the University of Utah with bachelor’s degrees in finance and accounting and a master’s degree in business.
Scott married Wendy Strachan and they later divorced. They were blessed with one son, Jameson, whom they adored. Scott enjoyed being a father and was loving, attentive, and always proud of Jameson.
Scott married Diane Imlay in the Salt Lake Temple and they enjoyed many years together. Their three-year journey after his stroke was not an easy one but was filled with many tender and sweet moments that will always be cherished. Scott was loving, kind, patient, thoughtful, and empathetic throughout this adversity, often laughing and lightening the mood when things became particularly challenging or stressful. His perseverance and resilience through continual daily struggle and difficulty were astounding.
Scott worked in finance and spent most of his career at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of an outstanding organization with incredible people who made a difference in the community. In addition to managing the finances, he was a thoughtful and impactful leader. He was instrumental in overseeing the construction and design of the Primary Children’s and Families’ Cancer Research Center, which was near and dear to his heart. He also worked to accelerate the goals of the Institute to meet the demands of the future while fostering the caring culture that was so important at Huntsman. This care extended to his colleagues, including those whom he mentored and believed in. He derived great pleasure from observing their career achievements and advancements.
Later in life, Scott discovered a new passion in road cycling and had a natural ability for it. This was a source of great joy to him. He loved riding on a beautiful day in a beautiful place while listening to his much-loved music and enjoying time with his friends.
Scott was a wonderful man. He was supportive, protective, and generous to all those he loved. He was bright, talented, and a dedicated and hard worker. He was a homebody and liked to read. He was a no-fuss, no-frills kind of guy and a man of simple pleasures. He had a strong will, a dry wit, and at times could be a little feisty. He was very competitive (especially when biking), practical (unless it came to biking), organized, and had unwavering determination. He also liked to help others. He preferred taking action over talking unless the talking was about anything related to biking. He particularly appreciated a good cycling metaphor.
Scott was a member of and served in many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He developed many meaningful and lasting relationships during his service in the Church as well as throughout his professional career. He valued those relationships and especially those he had with family and friends.
Scott’s many personal sacrifices and example have left a long legacy and positive impact in the lives of his family and friends as well as all those he touched. He will be deeply missed. Scott is survived by his wife, Diane; son, Jameson (Vikram Pradhan); mother, Barbara Lloyd; and sisters Leslie (Stan) Johnson, Susan (the late LaRon) Kimball, and Stephanie (Kasey) Christensen. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Lloyd.
Special thanks to family and friends for their countless acts of kindness during these past three years, which have uplifted and blessed our lives. A special thanks to Scott’s hospice nurse, Rose, for her support.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parleys 1st Ward building, 2350 S. 2100 E., in Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the same location. Burial will be in the Grace, Idaho Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Condolences may be given online at www.daltonhoopes.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Huntsman Cancer Institute.
