Anthony Oliver Knox (“Olie”)
May 9, 1965 – October 7, 2025

Anthony Oliver Knox, affectionately known as “Olie,” passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the Hospice House in Eureka, surrounded by love — with his devoted sister, Kathryne Koch, and his loyal companion, Toots, by his side.

Born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1965, in Stockton, California, to John Knox and Gloria Cardoza-Knox Stephan, Anthony was third of  four children, including his late sister Lisa Knox,  sister Kathryne Koch, and half-sister Jessica Scott (Little sister).

In 1977, the  family moved to Humboldt County, where they sold their airplane for a commercial fishing boat, the Billie Jean. At just 12 years old Ollie began a lifelong career as a fisherman. He worked aboard vessels such as the Active II, fishing and crabbing along the coasts of California, Bay Area, Humboldt County, Oregon and Alaska.

As a boy, Olie was an avid baseball fan and played pitcher. He also loved football, baseball, fishing, motorcycle riding, hunting, and gardening. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Denver Broncos. Olie attended Jacobs Junior High, Zane Jr High and Eureka High School, Olie was known for his infectious sense of humor — something everyone who knew him would never forget. Once he became your friend, he was a friend for life and cherished his friendships with every drop of his soul. He loved to party.

Though life brought its share of struggles, Olie found joy and peace in the simple things — especially the company of his beloved dog, Toots (“Tootsie Roll”). Often seen riding his electric scooter with Toots faithfully at his side, while drinking a beer listening to his radio, Olie made his home in Fortuna, California, where he enjoyed visits from his sister Kathy and phone calls from lifelong friends.

Olie is survived by his sister Kathryne Koch and her husband Roger, his “little sister” Jessica Scott, his nieces and nephews Phelix, JR, Samantha, Kori-Lee, Jeremy, Melody, and Lyndsey, his many Great-Nieces and Nephews and his cherished companion, Toots. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Gloria and Henry Stephan, his sister Lisa Knox, his nephew Terry Moore, Biological father John Knox and his beloved dogs Missy and Chopper.

A memorial to celebrate Olie’s life will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge 4328 Campton Rd., Eureka. Friends and family are encouraged to bring their funniest stories to share, in honor of the humor and heart that made Olie unforgettable.

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