Wendell "Scott" Williams, 51, died in Palm Springs after having lived with HIV for 23 years. He was born in Houston, Texas, the eldest of two brothers. Scott had an extraordinary natural talent in the culinary arts. He loved travel, and enjoyed a wide variety of music and art. In 1998 Scott met his partner of 12 years and they built a life together with their two beloved dogs Mehmet and Sonny. Scott is survived by his partner Ron, his parents Gene and Mary-Sue, his brother Greg, and, of course all of his Canadian family who loved and respected him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Desert Communities, 555 Tachevah, Suite 3E-101, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

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