Carol Beth Colby was born on August 4, 1960, in Oxnard, California, to Gerald Arley Colby and Sylvia Lorraine Colby. She passed away on April 25, 2024.

Carol spent her early childhood in Oxnard, California, and moved to Eureka, CA, in 1972 with her mother, father, and three sisters. It was in Eureka where Carol developed a love for golf, just like her father, Jerry Colby. She frequented Eureka Municipal Golf Course and occasionally played at Baywood Golf and Country Club. Carol enjoyed the camaraderie of many golfing friends, especially the ladies’ golf group, including her favorite golf partner, Donna Hunter.

Carol worked for many years in the automotive industry, including mechanics and wholesale warehouse services in Eureka, with her last job at Napa Automotive Parts in downtown Eureka. She attended Eureka High School and was also a member of the United States Air Force.

Carol was blessed with the birth of her son, Jerry Lee Colby (Kitsu), and raised her family in Eureka. She was especially proud of her son’s recently opened business, “Sparky Fox Arcade,” at the Bayshore Mall. She would tell anyone who would listen how proud she was of Kitsu’s accomplishment.

Carol is survived by her son Kitsu Colby and Damien King, and her sisters Lynn Niekrasz (husband Michael) and Ann Colby. She is also survived by her niece Rachel Rudd and nephews Jason Garza, Christopher Garza, Josh Mann, Keith Mann, and Jesse Alora. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Colby and Sylvia Scott, and her elder sister Jeri Garza. Also beloved son-in-law Alex Hanover.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Carol’s birthday, August 4th, from 1-3 pm at Synapsis performance space, 1675 Union St., Eureka.

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