Remembering Colin “Coley” McNaughton, 1957–2026

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Colin “Coley” McNaughton
April 27, 1957 – May 3, 2026

Colin McNaughton was born on April 27, 1957 and passed on May 3, 2026. Colin was often known as Coley by friends and family that knew and loved him. Coley was born in Eureka, and raised in Fortuna CA, by his parents Smokey and Janet McNaughton, who owned and operated McNaughton plumbing. Coleys siblings included Kelly, Kevin, Kim and Christie McNaughton.

In his younger years, Coley worked at Fortuna Glass and paint for Arnie King, for many years. He also worked in the woods, loading logs and operating machinery for Randy Hoisington. In his later years, Coley was a ranch hand for Joe Russ for around 15 years. Coley had much respect and admiration for the people and families that he worked for.

In these later years, you could find Coley at the King ranch, hunting, fishing, cutting fire wood or looking for elk horns and arrow heads. Coley enjoyed the outdoors. Jumping in a side by side or four wheeler and going for an adventure at the ranch would really put a smile on his face. He was known for doing things like cutting loads of firewood for the people he loved. Coley had many friends, and usually always had a friend riding shot gun with him when you seen him around town or on the road. Coley was a tough old guy, who could be pretty grumpy at times. But he was also very caring, and had a big heart to those that were lucky enough to see that side of him.

It was hard on Coley to run into health problems in his final years, and not be able bodied to do all the things he loved. He has now found peace and is no longer in pain

Coley is preceded in death by his parents Smokey and Janet, his brothers Kelly and Kevin. Coley is survived by his sons, Colt (Shasta) and Cody (Laura), his daughter Mary Liz (Robert), his grandchildren; Azalea, Waylon, Archer, Arlo, Frankie, and Cash, his sisters; Christie Ammer and Kim McNaughton and his life long friends; Susan and Laurie King.

There will be a celebration of life held at the Van Duzan Grange on Sunday, June 14th at 1:00. Please join us in honoring Colins memory. There will be light refreshments provided by the family.