Dean L. Mohorovich died suddenly on November 27 surrounded by his family at his home in Washington. He was a long-time resident of Eureka for most of his life but found a dream home and moved to Washington in 2021 to live out retirement.

When Dean was younger, he loved the outdoors — hunting with his sons and friends in the mountains of Humboldt, ocean fishing with his good friend Norman and the boys. He and Norman would often pick up the boys from school and head out to sea, calling these trips the “Glidovich Daycare and Charter Service.”

Dean was born on March 4, 1957, to William (Bill) and Diane Mohorovich in Eureka. He remained in the Eureka area, working for LP and Evergreen Pulp and Paper. He later attended CR, where he earned certifications in solar energy and wood working.

In 2021, Dean and his wife Jill moved to Washington State to live out their retired life on their property, enjoying the beauty of mountain living. They frequently traveled back to Humboldt to see family and friends.

Dean is preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Josephine Mohorovich, Roy and Caroline McGauhey, and his father, William (Bill) Mohorovich. He is survived by his mother, Diane Mohorovich; his wife of 39 years, Jill (Jenson) Mohorovich; his brothers Rick (Nancy) Mohorovich and Jimmy (Liz) Mohorovich; his sons Dallas (Geena) Mohorovich, Matthew Mohorovich, and Kristian (Heather Watkins) Mohorovich: grandkids Abigail and Avery Mohorovich, numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

His remains are interred in Humboldt County. A celebration of life will be held in Eureka at the Adorni Center from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on December 29, 2024, open to the public.

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