Scott Wade Hafen

Scott Hafen, 57, of Mesquite, Nevada, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Scott was born to loving parents Gary Bowler Hafen and Monta Louise Woods Hafen on October 28, 1968, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Quickly after his birth Scott had to be flown by his father along with his doctor to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scott was a go getter from the start and loved being around people. Scott put this outgoing personality to use as the poster child, in 1974, for the March of Dimes, traveling as an ambassador with his mother for several years. During his travels he met Presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Presidents and First Ladies of the United States along with professional athletes and celebrities. He also spent a lot of time at Children’s Primary Hospital in Salt Lake City; his disability never stopped him from living life. Scott spent his childhood and younger years in Las Vegas and Graduated from Rancho High School.

Scott loved his job at the Las Vegas Water District where he worked for twenty plus years. He also loved the outdoors, a special bike was built for him, and he used his arms to pedal and took many long bike rides biking all over Utah, Arizona and southern Nevada. He participated in bike races and wheelchair races and did extremely well. His love for the outdoors also included the love for off roading in his Honda Odessey with friends. Scott also had a love for cars but especially loved fast cars and owned many over the years and raced in them every chance he got.

Scott was a lover of food, dogs and people all his life. He especially loved his bulldog Flash who was his constant companion for many years. He loved socializing with anyone who would stop for a chat. He had many favorite spots in Mesquite and St. George, where many friends were made. Spots such as the Sinclair Gas Station, Rain Thai Cuisine, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-fil-A, J Dawgs, Arby’s for the potato cakes and of course getting his Dr. Pepper. He had a memory like a steel trap and remembered important details about those he loved and met.

Family was central to his life and he adored his nieces and nephews as he would his own children. Scott is survived by his Mother Monta Hafen, Siblings Brad (Lena) Hafen, Sondra (Jay) Holmstead, Diana (Beau) Strickler, Brett Hafen, various Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father Gary Bowler Hafen, his Sister-In-Law Lori Hafen, Nephew Hap Holmstead and Niece Lola Holmstead.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026, at 11AM at Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, Nevada 89027, with a viewing being held prior to the funeral from 9am – 10:45am.

Loved ones and friends may leave condolences for Scott’s Family at Starmortuary.com