Diane Marie Mohorovich passed away surrounded by family on May 22, 2025. She was born March 29, 1935, to Roy and Caroline McGauhey in Eureka. In 1952, she married William (Bill) Mohorovich. They bought their first home on L Street in Eureka, where they raised three sons: Rick, Dean, and Jimmy.

She had many hobbies—needlepoint, knitting, and canning many types of fruits, vegetables, tuna, as well as jams. Peaches from Gambies in Willow Creek and pears from Ukiah were family favorites.

Her favorite flowers were the beautiful begonias she grew in the backyard, along with the hanging fuchsias. Her son Rick always encouraged her to enter her begonias in the County Fair. Unfortunately, that never happened.

At 15, she started her first job at Harvey M. Harper as a secretary, until she finished high school. She became a stay-at-home mom in June 1955 when Rick was born. In March 1957, her son Dean was born, followed by Jimmy in 1961.

When the boys entered junior high and high school, Diane returned to the workforce—first at the Unemployment Office, then at the State Compensation Office, where she worked for 20 years. After retiring, she stayed in touch with the friends she made there, gathering for lunch and catching up.

After retirement, Bill and Diane began to travel with some of their closest friends. That was quite a group, and they knew how to have fun. The fun extended to their home—they never let guests leave hungry and sometimes sent them off a little blurry-eyed.

This group consisted of Paul and Deloris Guyot, Ken and Sabra Skelton, Dair and Lana Magnusen, and Calvin and Gail Hamblin. All were big-time 49ers fans—except Ken, who always bet against them. They had all been friends since high school. Ed Lewis Logging and family, along with Darrel and Margie Sauers, also joined the group on trips to Mexico and cruise ship excursions.

After Dad passed away in 1971, Mom joined a travel group and began exploring the world—something she had always wanted to do. She was an avid reader and knew there was a lot out there to see. Her adventures took her to China, Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. She later traveled within the U.S. to states including Alaska, Missouri, New York, and Tennessee.

She was an avid sports fan, rarely missing a game. GO GIANTS! GO WARRIORS!

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Caroline McGauhey; her husband of 51 years, Bill Mohorovich; her middle son, Dean Mohorovich; Bill’s parents, Louis and Josephine Mohorovich; Bill’s brother Louis and his wife Ione Mohorovich; Bill’s sister, Marilyn Mohorovich; Diane’s sister, Katie McFarland; Katie’s daughter, Teresa; and grandson Bill McLearn.

Diane is survived by her sons Rick (Nancy) and Jimmy (Liz), and daughter-in-law Jill. Grandchildren: Janelle (Joe), Nathan (Jenn), Travis (Macie), Dallas (Geena), Matt (best friend Monica), and Kris (Heather). Great-grandchildren: Finley, Harper, Beau, Reece, Ella, Broc, Abby, Quinn, Avery, and Ryder.

Please join us on July 19, 2025, to share memories of Diane:

Eureka Woman’s Club 1531 J Street 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Special thanks to the Timber Ridge staff, Providence St. Joseph Hospital for their care, and the very kind staff at Ayers Family Cremation.

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