Chester Lloyd Edeline passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2023, after a lengthy hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on April 3, 1945, to George and Margaret Edeline. Chet attended Eureka High School graduating in 1963. Between high school and college Chet worked as a commercial fisherman on the Silver Spray, which helped develop his love for the ocean. Chet went onto Humboldt State University where he received a degree in business management with a minor in real estate.

While attending HSU, Chet worked as a Special Deputy for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, and Sears Roebuck Company. After graduating he moved onto Redwood Memorial Hospital working as the office manager and lastly was the financial manager at Humboldt Community Services District, where he retired after 25 years. Throughout all his years of employment he also worked his other passion of real estate prospecting. 

As a young adult Chet developed a love for diving. Chet was an avid and accomplished skin and scuba diver; he was considered by many to be one of the best locally, he also traveled the world seeking diving adventures. Chet’s name can be found on plaques throughout the county (Woodley Island Marina) with his record sized abalone, ling cod and scallops. NO abalone was safe when Chet was in his element, the ocean. Chet’s love for the ocean and diving lead him to Shelter Cove, the place he called home and paradise for the last 20 years of his life. Anyone who knew Chet knew his love for “The Cove,” and many were lucky enough to spend time with him there in one his custom homes.

In 1969 Chet married Alexis Carroll. Chet and Lex welcomed two boys during their marriage. Josh being born in 1975, and Adam in 1979. Even after Chet and Lex separated in the ‘90s they maintained a very close bond and friendship which lasted until his passing.

New Years Eve 2000, Chet married Debbie Yates. Chet and Debbie spent several years traveling and enjoying retired life at home in Shelter Cove. Chet and Deb did many road trips with their friends from the Mendocino coast to Arizona to visit family. Together they enjoyed watching their grandkids grow and attending their local sporting events.

Throughout Chet’s life he was always there for family and friends, especially his two boys, whether it be a shoulder to lean or simply seeking life advice Chet was always a calm, cool and collected ear.

Chet was preceded in death by his parents George and Margaret, his Sister Nadine Barton and wife Debbie Edeline.

He is survived by his sons, Josh and Adam Edeline; his ex-wife, Alexis Edeline, and granddaughters Taylor and Rayne Edeline; stepdaughter Triniti Ponnay, her husband Anthony and their three children, Irerly, Brailey and Grayson; Bill, Savannah, and Liam Robertson; sisters, Suzy Edeline, her two daughters Tami and Laura, Seil Stanbrough, her sons Hunter and Jake; brother in-law Michael Carroll; brother in-law Don “Doc” Barton, Leslie Barton; and cousins Ernest and Bonnie DeCarli. In addition to family, Chet is survived by many friends, way too many to individually list but each appreciated equally. 

Wow, what a ride!

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