Todd Alyn Coleman, born August 11, 1962, passed away on June 8th, 2025, of natural causes. Todd was born in Yuba City, CA, to Ronald Coleman and Alice Jane Dorsey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice.

Todd and Jamie Wright shared the love of their daughter, Ella Sophia Adeline Coleman, born in 2005. He is survived by his father Ron (stepmother Marian), his brother Chad (Diana), his sister Jennifer Coleman Noble (Scott), and his sister Laura Coleman. He’s also survived by his niece Samantha Byron, his nephew Zachary Coleman, and his niece Kristin Borg.

Todd attended Eureka High School, graduating in 1980. After a failed hod-carrying career (Craig, Colorado, in the winter), he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps as a court reporter, attending College of the Redwoods and College of Marin. He had a long career in reporting, working both as a freelance and official reporter in Siskiyou, Humboldt and Shasta counties.

He had a fervent love of outdoor sports, particularly skiing and motorcycles. The family had learned the hard way that on the slopes when Todd said, “Follow me,” don’t – just go the other way.

Todd was an adventurer and enjoyed the love of travel. But his very favorite pastime was spending time with his daughter – all roads led to Sophia, always.

He was loved by family and friends through thick and thin. We will all miss him.

A celebration of Todd’s life will be held on July 19 at 3:00 at Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka, CA.

CONTACT: Marian and Ron Coleman - colemanreporters@gmail.com (530) 598-1405