On June 1, 2024 Elaine Vogt passed peacefully in her home In McKinleyville, surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born September 20, 1935 to William (Heartford) Pearl and Ada Pearl near Fresno. Her greatest passion of her life was her family. She married Earl Lee Vogt on the 2nd of September 1950. She had a busy life raising their five children — Mickey, Randy, Janice, Carol and Lee — in Westhaven. Elaine excitingly took up cake decorating so she could make both of her daughters’ wedding cakes. She then became the cake baker of the family. Fishing was an enjoyable pastime for her. She loved volunteering at Hospice and at the Clearlake Senior Center. As Elaine got older her favorite pastimes were reading, working crossword puzzles which kept her mind sharp. She also enjoyed crocheting. She loved to set in her favorite chair and watch the hummingbirds feed and play in the water fountain. Her warm easy smile and infectious laugh will be missed by many.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her oldest son Mickey and youngest son Lee. She was also preceded by two great-grandchildren, Trinten and Austin and great-great-granddaughter Makala.

Elaine is survived by son Randy Vogt and wife Lori; daughter Carol Grimes; daughter Janice Velez and husband Henry; grandchildren Heather Leroy, Colby Vogt, Kathryn Winkelman, Jamie Cooper, Jason Price, Joshua Seddon, Nathan Grimes, Lorisha Scott, Earl Vogt. She was also survived by 22 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

The family asks in lieu of flowers please donate to

Hospice of Humboldt
3327 Timber Fall Court
Eureka CA 95501

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