Carol DePucci passed away at home in Hydesville on February 6, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born December 26, 1938, in Logan, Montana. She moved to Scotts Mills, Oregon in 1946, with her parents Arthur and Goldie Boyts, brother Tommy and sister Ruth. There she met Richard Parks, and they married in 1956.

She later married Fred DePucci. Many good times were spent at their home in Rio Dell and their place at Ruth Lake.

Carol went to work at the City of Fortuna Police Department in 1971 as a dispatcher/clerk. She was promoted to senior dispatcher/records clerk in 1979. She retired after many years as a dispatcher.

Her many hobbies included reading, crocheting, cooking, camping, boating, swimming and traveling. She especially enjoyed going on cruises.

Carol is survived by her children Arnold and Terri Parks, Robin Robertson, Curtis and Paula Parks, Sherry and Gaylon Rock, Tony and Carolyn DePucci and daughter-in-law Andrea Murillo. Her grandchildren Joe Parks, Jesse Parks and Toni Anello, Kelsie Parks and Nerissa Holt, Renee and Ben Grimes, Nathan and Lindsey Robertson, Carson Parks and his fiancé Britney Johnson, Isaac Parks, Amanda Colegrove, Joshua and Sarah Colegrove. She also leaves behind numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Goldie Boyts, her brother Tommy Boyts, her sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Earl Nally, her former husband Fred DePucci, and her daughters Terri Renee Parks and Vicky Machado.

Robin would like to give special thanks to all the friends and family that helped take care of Mom in her final years. Including, but not limited to, Jesse Parks, Kelsie Parks, Scott Swain, Wanda, Cathy, Jamie, Monica, Paul and Rick.

Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna on Friday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

There will be a celebration of life following the graveside service at the Monday Club in Fortuna at 3 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary.

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