1928
2013
Edward (Eddie) Devorak of Fort Bragg, died on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at Mendocino Coast District Hospital after a sudden illness. Born on Feb. 27, 1928, at Pearl City, Hawaii, to Ted and Elsie Devorak, he was 85 years old.
Mr. Devorak grew up in Pearl City, Hawaii, attending high school there. He retired from Mendosa's Hardware in Mendocino in 1999.
Eddie enjoyed fishing, abalone diving, bowling, making wood, yard work, cooking, and having family and friends over for dinner.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Carol Devorak; children, Valeri Catena (R.C.) of W.Va.; Charlotte Williams (Donald) of Calistoga, Calif.; William Devorak, of Richmond, Calif.; stepchildren, Chuck Holmes, Christy Collicott, and Larry Kellogg, all of Fort Bragg; grandchildren, Madrona, Francis, Joseph, Robert, Mathew, and Myles; and great-grandchildren, Abby and Allie. He is also survived by his brothers, Harry Devorak and Ted Devorak; niece, Katherine Fitzgerald; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his nephew, Edward Harvey.
The family would like to thank the Department of Fish and Game, and USCG for their fast response and hard work, and Dr. Hard and everyone at Mendocino Coast District Hospital.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Chapel by the Sea.
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The memorial service for dad is tomorrow, Sat Jan 11th, at Chapel by the Sea in Ft. Bragg at 11am. Thank you for the kind words left by friends and family. Words of caring help soften the harshness of grief.
Valerie Catena (Devorak)
January 10, 2014
Val, so sad to read of the loss of your father. You have been in our prayers since last Sunday. We love you and we was thankful to see you last week.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving....
November 28, 2013
When he was our neighbor on Laurel Street, if he saw my mom mowing the lawn, he'd walk over and do it for her. She would try to do it when he wasn't home! He was also my Aunt June's fishing buddy. A very nice man who touched a lot of people's lives.
November 22, 2013
You are simply the best... You will be missed...
Chuck Holmes
November 21, 2013
You will be greatly missed... I remember heading to Mendosa's after school with Valerie to check in and say hello before heading to your house to hang out. I miss those days... I will think of you often and smile at the memories.
November 21, 2013
Wanda Cashwell and family long time friend.
November 21, 2013
Eddie put "soft" into hardware. One of the most jovial, gentle, bright men I have known. I will miss seeing him but will hold the memories of him for years to come. What a great guy and how lucky we all were to know him!
Robert Van Peer
November 21, 2013
Sweet memories of Eddie. We will all miss him dearly. A gentle soul.
Lorraine Hee-Chorley
November 21, 2013
Missing you Dad! So thankful for the visit we had just a short time ago. Trying to imagine what life will be like without our weekly phone calls. So glad you were able to do the things you really enjoyed right up to the end. Will forever remember you with your fishing rod and reel ready and an eye on the ocean. Loving you!
Valerie Catena (Devorak)
November 21, 2013
Eddie was part of the fabric that made Mendocino the place I love.
Rick Sacks
November 21, 2013
A good man. Gone but will never be forgotten. My Prayers and thoughts are with all his family, by blood or by marriage.
Ginger Garrison-Cole
November 20, 2013
In loving memory of one of the sweetest people we've ever encountered. Our love goes out to the whole family. We will miss you Ed!
Debra Dunston
November 20, 2013
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