The family of Laurance D. Iloff is saddened to announce his passing on Oct. 21, 2025, at age 75.

Laurance Dick Iloff was born in Vallejo. He was sent to foster homes at a very young age, never knowing his real parents. He grew into a fine young man, marrying his first wife, Laurel Hamilton, while they were young and having two boys together. He was then drafted to the U.S. Army, being shipped off to Vietnam two years later, serving our country on the front lines until the war ended. He was a proud veteran but hurt by the treatment veterans received when they came back to the United States. It changed him.

A few years later Laurance and Laurel divorced, and he moved to Humboldt County, where he lived out the rest of his life. He was able to bring his boys from Vallejo and raise them in Humboldt. He coached adult soccer and coached his boys in baseball.

He remarried to Carol Shoemart and her two boys, Tim and Mike, becoming a blended family until they divorced several years later. Laurance continued to live as a single dad raising his boys, working and growing his roots in Eureka. He worked in Korbel for many years as a millwright and then at Eureka Neon Signs, making signs for local businesses of the greater Humboldt.

Laurance later in life had to get on disability due to a permanent work injury. He continued to live the rest of his days in Eureka. He was a proud veteran and father, living a very private life. He loved gardening, fixing old cars, and rebuilding, refurbishing, or renovating a wide range of objects and systems.

Laurance is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Mark Iloff; his son, Shawn Iloff; his grandson, Cody Iloff; and his step-grandson, Norman Jr.

He is survived by his only living son, Laurance Troy Iloff Sr. and his daugher-in-law, Elsie; his grandchildren Sherice, Troy Jr., Josh, Estelle, Andre, Da’Shawn, Da’Naja, Shawn and Rachelle; his step-grandchild Jack; great-grandchildren Matthew, Shianna, Piper; step-grandchild Jack; and his step–great-grandchildren Kaden, Ava and Violet.

A private ceremony will be held by his family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made in his honor to the Veterans Building in Eureka, which supports our local veterans.