Memorial Planned for Former Supervisor Norman de Vall

May 22, 2026 at noon at the Caspar Community Center

Friends, family, and community members will gather May 22 in Caspar to remember former Mendocino County Supervisor Norman de Vall, a longtime North Coast political figure whose advocacy helped reshape local politics during a pivotal era of environmental and social activism.

De Vall, who died April 16 at age 86 following a long illness, served 16 years on the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors after first winning office in 1978. Supporters remembered him as a fierce advocate for “the Commons,” championing worker rights, Class K housing, sustained-yield logging, environmental protections, and public participation in county government.

Born in Hollywood in 1940, de Vall arrived in Caspar in 1962 as part of a generation seeking an alternative to urban life. He built a home in the redwoods, became active in local politics during the 1970s, and helped open county government to new voices and grassroots organizing.

A public memorial service will be held May 22 at noon at the Caspar Community Center. Organizers are asking attendees to RSVP in advance here.