Arthur Henry Lange was born on July 14, 1943 to Fred and Lula Lange in Willamina, Oregon and unexpectedly passed away on November 9, 2024, in Eureka.

Art was a true and proud Navy man, entering the services at the young age of 17 years old. Art met Linda and soon they were married on December 5, 1964. Art and Linda traveled a lot across the states. Upon traveling they would often go to Crazy Horse, South Dakota and even make their way to Alaska. They loved attending pow-wows, especially Gathering of the Nations.

Art was an avid hunter, and you could always find him up in the hills Linda. Art had a passion for fishing. He took pride in his boat and was always out in the water. Art also had a love for cars, you could always find him at any car show, traveling all over the states entering car shows. One of his greatest prize possessions was his and Linda’s 1972 Mustang Mach 1, as they won many trophies for that car.

Art had a devotion as an antique collector with an eye for rocks, gold mining, Native American baskets and artwork, valuable Winchester guns and other knick-knacks.

Art started Pacific Northwest Builders, which was his own construction company that he built from the ground up, and worked many years throughout Humboldt County and neighboring counties, Art was always willing to teach and educate anyone and everyone with his knowledge of carpentry. Art was a proud member of the Local Carpenter’s Union Local 751; he worked on several bridges up until his retirement. Arthur was proceeded in death by the love of his life of 57 years Linda Lange.

Art leaves behind his son Terry (Betty) Lange, daughter Diana Morgan, his grandchildren Mathew Lange, Melody Wolff, James (Heather) Holdner, and Alicia Morgan along with several great grandchildren. Art also leaves behind special cousins Pauline, Jason, Jerry among other family members. A special thank you to Wonder Brothers Auto Body for a lifelong friendship.

A life celebration will be held on February 8, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at the Wiyot Tribe, 1000 Wiyot Dr., Loleta, California (Please bring a dish and memories of Art to share).