Scott Alexander Kenyon

Scott Alexander Kenyon, born September 8, 1984, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2024, of a heart-related issue while playing his favorite sport, beach volleyball, after work. Scott spread more love, had more laughs and forged more friendships in four decades than most do in a century.

He was the loving, cherished son of Keith and Anita Kenyon, beloved sibling and best friend to Ashley Kenyon (Taylor) Gelbrich, loving and devoted husband to Lauren Epstein, and adoring father to Tyler Rose Kenyon, 6, and Crosby James Kenyon, 3.

Scott grew up in Pacific Palisades and enjoyed sports there while growing up. In fact, his Little League experience there, with such wonderful families, was the driving force for his parents to make Pacific Palisades their home. Besides sports, Scott was gifted at playing classical piano, from age 5 to 12.

He attended Brentwood School, excelling in sports and earning CIF honors in football and volleyball. He went on to graduate from the University of Southern California, with a BA in international relations, which contributed to his great understanding of, and interest in, world affairs.

Scott truly mastered the art of living, always enjoying every pursuit and giving it his all. His other passions included golf, USC and Raiders football, snowboarding, travel, music, dining, cooking and socializing with their numerous friends and family members.

After graduating, he moved to New York, where he began a successful career at Innovative Artists, a talent and literary agency based in New York and Los Angeles (Santa Monica). During his 16-year career, he rose to senior talent agent in the Strategic Marketing and Endorsements Department, having also served on the advisory committee.

He was highly respected and beloved in the industry by colleagues, talent, buyers and reps for his dynamic approach, and he amassed a reputation for having a sage and knowing disposition, with a level of taste and integrity; his work embodied loyalty, charisma, kindness, savvy, humor, intelligence and leadership.

While in New York, he met the love of his life, Lauren, and they enjoyed so many wonderful travel adventures all over the world, before beginning their beautiful family. Scott became the ultimate dad and followed in the footsteps of his own father Keith, his greatest role model.

His devotion and dedication to Tyler and Crosby is unparalleled, and he actively participated in every aspect of their lives, attending every sport and event imaginable, such as soccer, pee wee basketball, taking Tyler to a USC football game, most recently looking into t-ball clinic for Crosby and piano lessons for Tyler.

He cooked, swam, skied, read stories, went on family trips and did everything to nourish their confidence. He was their real-life superhero, their ultimate cheerleader.

What a joy to have Scott and his family move back three years ago to Santa Monica. His family and friends here were so fortunate to have him return and bless them with his zest for life, his good humor, but most of all, his genuine interest in and caring for all with his tremendously kind heart. He was a facilitator of happiness and a true force of nature to everyone who knew him, having an innate ability to bring people together with his infectious energy and enthusiasm.

Scott is irreplaceable and incredibly loved and respected by all his family, including aunts Leslie Kenyon, Debbie (Edward) Nison, cousins Randall Kenyon Coombs and Megan Nison, in-laws, Dr. Richard and Joan Epstein, sisters-in-law, Jana (Taylor) Gettinger, Drs. Danielle (Eric) Brown, all his friends, his colleagues at Innovative Artists, his clients, the Palisades community, the Brentwood School community, the Jonathan Club community, the children’s schools’ communities, and all who knew him or were lucky enough to cross his path.

This testament of love could be felt by the hundreds who attended his Celebration of Life at Gladstones on February 19. So many had flown to California immediately upon hearing of his passing, from New York, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, London.

Only Scott Kenyon could cause a traffic jam on both sides of PCH, by all who came to pay tribute and respect to this special son, brother, husband and father, this treasure who lit up every room and brought out the best in everyone he met.

He will never, ever be forgotten, will be cherished forever, and thankfully the family will always be able to see their beloved Scott through Lauren’s and his precious, beautiful, and affectionate loving children, Tyler and Crosby.

A memorial fund has been established on GoFundMe to honor Scott Kenyon’s legacy. Donations can be made online at gofundme.com/f/ScottKenyon. Your support and kindness are appreciated during this extremely difficult time.