Scott Frank Kanemori
June 12, 1949 - July 8, 2013
Obituary
Scott Frank Kanemori passed away on Monday July 8th after a ten month battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on June 12, 1949. He was adopted at 9 months by Dr. Frank and Yoshi Kanemori of Seattle. Scott attended West Seattle High School and graduated in 1967. He attended University of Washington from 1967 to 1975 where he earned a BS in Microbiology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He set up his practice in Renton where he treated patients for 38 years always saying getting to know them was the highlight of his career.
Scott married Susan Dahl in 1980 and together they raised their 3 children, Brandon, Christopher, and Taylor. He loved spending time with his family on the beach of Whidbey Island as well as on ski trips and vacations in Hawaii. He also had a passion for fishing with his buddies whether locally or in Alaska. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan; children Brandon, Christopher, and Taylor; and his mother Yoshi.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Nikkei Concerns or Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
AS LONG TIME PATIENTS AND FRIENDS OF DR. KANEMORI, WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY
Dr. Kanemori was my dentist and friend for nearly 35 years. He was a kind and gentle man. It always amazed me how he could pick up a conversation from one appointment to another. He always wanted to catch-up on what the family was doing, how was business, etc. I’ll never forget the time that he called and paid for a tow truck after my daughter, Nikki, high centered her car on one of the big boulders in his parking lot. She had just received her drivers license and it was her very first trip without a parent! I guess the tears flowed and Scott took care of it, blaming himself for having the boulder out there to begin with.
To his family, I am extremely sorry for your loss. The world has lost another great soul!
scott was a great guy knew him from the island we will miss him every time we fish he will be with us out on the bay
Scott, buzzing out in his tin can to catch the bite, with his beautiful smile that comes from the inside out, will be my
foerever memory.
Such a good man, I am so sorry for your loss. We share the loss with you.
Dr. Frank Kanemori was my first dentist. I remember his office on Rainier Ave where he worked with his wife very well. After his retirement, we began seeing Dr. Scott. He was always so kind and patient as well as friendly, though I was a trying patient. I think it is a hard profession as so many people are afraid of dental work. However, Dr. Scott was gentle and explained things so well. He certainly surpassed most dentists in his ability and chairside manner.
He will be greatly missed and it is a true loss to the profession. My sincere condolences to his family.
Scott and his family have been friends since the early 80’s. He lived next door to us for a few years and he almost immediately became my dentist. He was an exceptional dentist who really took care of us. I remember on a cruise to Roach Harbor, we ate Crab till we were almost sick. He was a mentor to my son Marcus who is a dentist now in Kailua HI. Scott had an incredible gift with his personality. He made you feel like the most important person in the room when he spoke. He could pick up where we left off and was always interested in our lives. We had quite a few good times and he will be missed.
I wil always remember the many great times we had together.And here`s to when we meet again down the road!FERG
We were patients from the time he opened the office on Shattuck Ave. in Renton. I always looked forward to the visits and his personal professional attention and our discussions on/about skiing and what we had done since the last visit. He told me me many times about his time on Whidbey. I always felt I had the best dental care available. We were shocked when we heard the news and will sorely miss him.
I grew up down the alley from Dr Kanemori’s Renton office and he was my dentist for many years. He was a wonderful dentist and an exceptional person. When my father was in his 70’s and couldn’t see very well he would still take walks around K-Mart that was in front of the office. when mom got worried because dad was late she would call the office to have someone look out front to see if they could see him. The staff would also take a look and let her know. He also made time in his schedule to attend my father’s funeral at St Anthony’s. I am sad to hear he has died.
Scott took great care of us and we will miss him. We always enjoyed our conversations about fishing at Langara and Sitka. May the knowledge of how many people cared for him be of comfort to his family.
Yoshi we were so saddened to read about Scott’s illness and death. We are so sorry for his family’s loss and thinking of you. Love from your West Seattle neighbors, Bill and Dorrie Ford
We were deeply saddened to learn of your passing. Both of us went to school in West Seattle with you and remember your kindness, brilliant mind, and great sense of humor. Then we all headed to the UW. Go Huskies! We are sending prayers to your entire family. Scott, you were truly one of the ‘good guys’ that loved and laughed generously. We’ll see you in Heaven, so be prepared to do the WAVE (Husky style).
Missing you Scott, Dave and Dori
I am truly sad to hear about Dr. Kanemori’s passing. He has been my dentist since I was a little girl. I always enjoyed going to the office for my 6 month check ups. Dr Kanemori was so kind and always asked how my family was doing and what we had planned for summer or fall. He has taken great care of mine, my husband and our son’s dental care. I will miss my visits with him every 6 months. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
I first met Scott 30 years ago when I moved to Renton and needed a dentist. During that time, we found a number of common interests in skiing and ironically enough, Maxwelton on Whidbey Island (we ended up buying a house down the street from where the Kanemoris also have a home).
I will truly miss him…
Charlie
Scott was an amazing dentist and a better human being; we will miss him and remember him always. We will try to live by his example and be generous, welcoming, and catch big fish.
Goodbye Scott, may your seas be flat and the bite on until we see you again.
How deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Kanemoris passing, how heartbreaking for me to know I will never be able to tease him again about changing his name to “Canihurtyoumori”.He was truly a wonderful dentist as well as a wonderful Human being,
I am so sorry for his family’s loss and I will always think of him as a warm,caring person, I will miss him so much
My prayers for Scott’s family. He was a great man to talk to and I was privileged to be one of his patients. His caring for his patients was always his top priority. He shared about his family and fishing. I remember telling him of my trip to Kauai and we could have talked for hours. A very kind and gentle human being. I was very sorry to hear of his passing.
Scott was the only Dentist I ahve had in my adult years. He had a wondeful way of setting you at ease. I actually enjoyed going to the office, he was always interested in what was happening with my life. When there was a time in my life when I could only have a filling done on Saturdays He opened up his office, just Scott and I for 2 fillings. Scott will be missed greatly!
My heart goes out to his family.
We were surprised to hear about Dr. Kanemori’s retirement and even more surprised to hear about his death. Our family were patients of his for the past 20+ years.
Our sympathy goes out to his family and staff.
Was a Solid Good Guy who married well and then raised some pretty great kids together. He’ll def be missed very much.
My sincerely deepest condolences to Yoshi, Susan, Christopher, Brandon, Taylor and family. Scott was a wonderful, skillful, and artistic dentist. I had the utmost pleasure to know him and his meticulous work ethic and his love for dentistry over the past 16yrs as one of his devoted employees. His thoughtfulness and concern for his patients was true and showed in his care of them. He will TRULY be missed and remembered fondly of. God bless his family and give them strength in this difficult time.-
The Schmoe family relied on Scott and his father for over 60 years, always available and willing to go out of their way to deliver the finest dental care. I was saddened to hear of Scott’s death and will always be grateful for the care he showed my mother Agnes, leaving a fishing trip to return and care for her teeth when she fell and hit her face. As a family I know we are all appreciative of the gentle, thoughtful attention he paid to us.
So sad to hear about Dr’s passing. He was so good to all of us. I particularly do not like going to the dentist (a childhood dentist scared the XXX out of me) He was so kind and understanding. I knew he would take care of me. I will miss his smile and gentle way. God Bless You Scott, you brought so much to all of us who had the joy of knowing you. You will be missed but never forgotten
Pam Nevi
We will miss him. He was a good, kind man. He was the only Dentist my kids knew growing up. He was our family dentist for over 20 years. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Dear Mrs. Kanemori and Susan and kids. Scott was young and full of of life as a young man. Although we didn’t know each other too well in high school, we commuted to the U of W for a year or so and took a great spring break run to California in his 67 Plymouth Road Runner in the spring of 68, only stopping when we reached the beach in Carmel. Although a bit underage, we drank beer in the bars of Berkley, danced with the hippies at the Filmore East in San Francisco, and slept in the parks. He kinda went our separate ways as we approached graduation in 71′, and he went on to dental school. We only saw each other about every 10 years at reunions, but I will never forget his friendship and willingness to give almost anything a try, with a quick laugh and a wry smile. Love and condolences. Scott was a really good guy and a good friend. dave
Scott was our family dentist and he treated our children from elementary school to adulthood. He was like family and he treated us as such. I and my children still miss him all these years later..
Kirsten, Amy,
John Smith