More than 100 family members and friends cried, laughed and told stories of Scott Hawkins’ life during a memorial service Friday night at the Good Samaritan United Methodist Church in Cupertino, Calif.

Scott Hawkins will be remembered as the “sweetest, kindest, fairest person you’d ever met,” Elizabeth Hawkins, Scott’s mother, said during the reception held after the service.

Scott Hawkins, who suffered from Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, died at UC Davis Medical Center after an altercation in his suite at the American River Courtyard residence hall, allegedly after being attacked by his suitemate, Quran Jones.

“I would just like to remember him as a gentle person who overcame some really serious personal struggles and problems that others don’t have,” Gerald Hawkins, Scott’s father, said. “I hope other people would see that.”

Many will remember him for his knowledge of history. His mother will remember him as a son who never had second thoughts about doing household chores and who brought his faith wherever he went.

“He was always my faithful one,” she said.

The hour-long memorial service included a eulogy by Rev. Ted Larson, Scott Hawkins’ former youth counselor, musical presentations and a slideshow of old photographs and home videos.

“Although he was sometimes shy, Scott believed strongly in social justice and in serving others by sharing God’s word,” Larson said.

Before transferring to Sacramento State, Scott Hawkins attended George Fox University in Oregon and West Valley College in Saratoga. He decided to go to Sac State after visiting more than 10 other campuses.

“I like to think that right now Scott’s in heaven and he’s with our friends and family members,” said Robyn Suderman, Scott’s cousin. “But he’s also hanging out with some of his favorite people in history, and he’s getting the real scoop. I think he’s enjoying that.”

His aunt, Gale Cypher, recalled trying to beat his knowledge of Star Trek.

“Scott was the expert whenever he wanted to be,” Cypher said. “He knew how to find things out; he remembered everything.”

Cypher said Scott Hawkins “adored his sister,” Laura Hawkins, who said her older brother liked to share his interests with other people.

“I feel like going back to some of the stuff he liked a lot because they tell a lot about who he really was,” Laura Hawkins said.

Scott Hawkins’ family will bring his ashes to the Ault Family Cemetery in Morrison, Colo. where many of his family members are buried.