Mark Anderson Turner was born on a snowy night in a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on Jan. 31, 1953. His Dad, Jim, was a teacher in the Indiana University extension across the Ohio River in New Albany, Indiana. Initially, it was a rural life until the Turners relocated to a Chicago suburb when his Dad…
Obituary: Ronald Edwin Lindblad July 26, 1938 – Dec. 5, 2019
He was born July 26, 1938 in Drayton, North Dakota to Edwin and Martha Lindblad. He moved to Eureka, California with his family in 1956 and graduated from Eureka High School.
OBITUARY: Richard (Dick) Dale Miller, Nov. 21, 1935 – Dec. 15, 2019
Richard (Dick) Dale Miller passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. He was proud to be 84 years young. Dick was born on November 21st, 1935 in Arcata, Calif. to Herbert and Evelyn Miller (Turner), and grew up on Central Avenue in McKinleyville, Calif. Dick was the eldest of two…
OBITUARY: William ‘Bill’ Ruff, Jan. 29, 1954 – Dec. 25, 2019
Bill served as the president of the Crabs Board of Directors from 2017-2019. Bill loved his time at the ballpark with the Crabs fans and players. He was proud to have been on the board when the Crabs and the City of Arcata were able to install new stadium seating at the park.
OBITUARY: Marian Schussman Falor Feb. 3, 1923 – Dec. 11, 2019
Longest serving First Lady Jean Marian Schussman Falor passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Jean was born on Feb. 3, 1923 in Kaukauana, Wisconsin to Henrietta Harrison Brigham Schussman and Leo George Schussman. Jean moved with her family to Arcata, California when she was 1.5 years old when her father…
OBITUARY: Susan ‘Yasoda’ Deschenes July 14, 1943 – Nov. 25, 2019
Susan “Yasoda” Deschenes, born July 14, 1943 left her family and friends on Nov. 25, 2019 at the age of 76. Susan Francis Harris was born in Worcester, Mass. Along with her older sister Margaret, she spent her childhood years in Spencer, Mass. and then El Cajon, Calif., along with several aunts, uncles and a…
OBITUARY: Bill Lydgate, 1966 – 2019
Environmentalist, geomorphologist, outdoorsman, waterman – longtime Arcata resident Bill Lydgate died on Nov. 21, 2019, cut down in his prime by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 53. With his surfer’s physique, infectious enthusiasm and grin, he was a beloved figure in the local community; known for advocating on behalf of the North…
Obituary: H. Steven Dockter, 1948 – 2019
Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea… – Alfred Lord Tennyson This tells of the one you want at the helm, when crossing that…
OBITUARY: Donald Mahler Feb. 20, 1924 – Oct. 20, 2019
Donald Mahler passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2019 at Timber Ridge Assisted Living in McKinleyville. Don was 95 years young. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, Don was the oldest of three children to Bernhardt and Elsie Mahler. While serving as a pilot instructor during World War II, Don met the love of his life, Mary…
Obituary: Betty Jean Pritchett (Roberts)
Betty passed away on August 14, 2019 peacefully at her home in Rio Dell with her beloved husband of 49 years Everett (Sonny) Pritchett. Betty is preceded in death by her father and mother Fred and Lorraine Roberts, her brothers Larry and Noble Roberts, and sister Wanda Sedlacek. Betty was very blessed by family, she…