Scott D. Pelkey

Scott Douglas Pelkey passed away suddenly on the morning of April 18th. He was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He was a man of many nicknames: Skøt, Scotter, Skotty Clueless, Scooter, Spike, Scotland, Pelkey, Pelkinator, Duder, to name a few. The nickname that brought him the most joy was DAD. He had several careers in his life. He spent his early working years as a carpenter. He learned the trade from his beloved stepfather, Dallas. He was most proud of his years spent touring the world as a roadie (Backstage Coordinator and Band Liaison) for rock bands Green Day and the Eagles. Most recently he was working as a junk hauler for Matt Bianchi, who became a dear friend to him. He loved working for Matt and finding treasures in the trash. Scott was born in Citrus Heights, CA. Though he moved many times in his youth, Benicia was a place to which his family returned several times and Scott chose it as his home town. He graduated Benicia High School class of 1987 with treasured friends he kept his whole life, especially Paul Curran. Scott was passionate about music. He spent his teens and 20s playing drums in various punk bands including Poultry Magic, The Skin Flutes, Monsula, Sawhorse, Pot Valiant, Uranium 9 Volt, Seamus, and The Near & The Far. They made records, and played shows both locally and all over the continental US in an old school bus nicknamed Otto. He loved to share stories of his early tour hi-jinx. He captured the hearts of many punk rockers with his signature high cymbals, love for double bass, and hypnotic tom work. He was a truly exceptional self-taught drummer. Scott is survived by his beloved children, Jupiter and Steven; his wife, Beckie; his parents Jeanette (Warren) Smith and Roger (Linda) Pelkey; brothers Greg (Melissa), Clint, Royal, and Roger Pelkey; sister Carol (Jess) Scarborough; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents Royal “Bud” & Iola Smith, his stepfather Dallas Foster, and nieces Michelle and Renee Pelkey. Scott was a compassionate and generous person who cared deeply for his friends and family. His passing tears a great hole in our hearts and we miss him terribly, his children most of all. In lieu of flowers please consider doing the following in his honor: Support your local music scene. Go see a band and fill the tip jar. Support your local record shop. Make a donation to the American Diabetes Association. Make a donation to the family for his memorial bench or the future care of his children. Memorial Service: Passalacqua 5/7/24 4 pm Celebration of life 5/7/24 5:30pm at the veterans hall

Scott D. Pelkey

May 28, 1969 - April 18, 2024