Obituaries

Ella Myrtle Melendrez

Born August 21, 1929 – January 29, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 10, 2025 at 7:00AM

Our Mom will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a vibrant, fascinating woman who loved her family, her friends and her church.

Erika Beatrice Makino, July 24, 1928, to Feb. 7, 2025.

Erika Makino: 1928-2025

July 24, 1928 - February 7, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 9, 2025 at 8:00AM

She was 11 when World War II broke out in Europe in 1939. Since Basel is right on the border with Germany and France, one could see tracer fire between Germany and France and hear bombers flying overhead.

Daren Michael Salter, Aug. 18, 1976, to Feb. 5, 2025.

Daren Salter: 1976-2025

August 18, 1976 - February 5, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 9, 2025 at 7:30AM

Daren's professional life was marked by his dedication to teaching. He was an honored teacher of upper school Humanities at Northwest School in Seattle and an outstanding teacher of upper school history at Lakeside School in Seattle.

James 'Jimmy' Bernard Friel

March 16, 1955 - February 1, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 9, 2025 at 7:00AM

Jimmy had what we lovingly dubbed "serial obsessions:" He was a potter, hiker, sailor, marathon cyclist, marathon runner, yoga practitioner and world traveler. His passion for travel started at age 16 with hikes on the Appalachian Trail, hitchhiking and cycling throughout eastern Canada and driving cross county from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

Iris Elizabeth Canter, July 24, 2015, to Jan. 25, 2025.

Iris Elizabeth Canter: 2015-2025

July 24, 2015 - January 25, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 8, 2025 at 8:00AM

Iris Elizabeth Canter, born on July 24, 2015, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, at the tender age of nine. A bright, shining star, Iris brought boundless life and love to all who knew her.

Harmony Noel Sellers

May 9, 1971 - December 6, 2024

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 8, 2025 at 7:30AM

Harmony passed after surgery and an extensive hospital stay, shortly after her release. Harmony was very multi-talented, acting in several high school plays, directing and acting in her mother's Western film.

Jane Young DeHaan

January 31, 1940 - February 11, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 8, 2025 at 7:00AM

Jane Young DeHaan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025, at the age of 85 in Chico, California. As we mourn her loss, we celebrate her extraordinary life and the immeasurable impact she had on her family, friends and community.

William Shane Hill, Aug. 21, 1970, to Dec. 4, 2024.

William Shane Hill: 1970-2024

August 21, 1970 - December 4, 2024

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 7, 2025 at 9:49AM

In the '80s Shane was doing his thing on the skateboard, then he was into dirt bikes which he was great at both. Shane was a talented guitarist with a passion for music that inspired countless friends and fans.

Jerry Comfort

February 29, 1928 - September 4, 2024

By North Coast Journal Staff on March 5, 2025 at 11:18AM

Jerry attended Oregon State University on a basketball scholarship with plans to follow in his father's footsteps as a surgeon. An injury to his hand rewrote his plans, and he returned to Humboldt and graduated from Humboldt State University with his teaching credential.

David Dale Karr, Nov. 12, 1957, to Feb. 16, 2025.

David Dale Karr: 1957-2025

November 12, 1957-February 16, 2025

By North Coast Journal Staff on February 28, 2025 at 9:34AM

Dave's greatest joy in life was raising his daughter despite many life-changing events. The births of his three grandchildren added to his joy and he loved them whole-heartedly and in return they truly loved their PaPa.