Scott Toku Yamahata

Scott Toku Yamahata, 63, passed away on September 11, 2023 in Los Angeles after a long illness. Scott was born in Torrance to Ross and Ruby Yamahata, graduated from Torrance High School, Cal State Long Beach and USC earning degrees in Creative Writing, Technology, Business and teaching. Scott opened one of the first internet service providers in southern California, and spent 30 years in secondary education, including 15 years in Santa Barbara, earning awards for his work with students in Career Technical Education. He attended Montecito Covenant Church, and enjoyed the Clippers, Marvel Comics and boxing. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joyce, step-children Hilary Walters (Tad), Greg Pierce (Jenn), Luke Pierce (Gizelle), sister Lisa Handelman (Garry), niece Ella, and grandchildren Ethan and Eithne Walters, and Shealin, Ciaran and Delanie Pierce. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Kevin.