Ernest Melvin Loudon

Ernest M. Loudon of Eugene, Oregon, was born November 29th, 1936 In Toppenish, Washington during the great depression to Francis Carr and Donald Loudon. Ernest graduated from Goldendale High School and later attended and graduated with a Master's at Washington State University.
Ernest married Joyce Rae Loudon (Springer) in 1958 in Lewiston, Idaho days before beginning basic training in the army.
Ernest taught for nine years up in Yakima Washington before moving his family to Eugene, Oregon in 1969. He went on to work for Sheldon High School for 27.5 years teaching World history, American History and running debate until he retired in 1997.
Ernest hobbies included staying up to date on current political affairs, home gardening, carpentry, and taking an occasional nap. However he especially enjoyed visiting the Oregon Coast with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed storytelling and spending time with his beloved wife, children and grandchildren.
Ernest is proceeded in death by his wife Joyce Rae Loudon, son Mark John Loudon and daughter Nancee Ann Loudon-Nix. Survivors Include his Sister Robin Trepanier of Washington, daughter, Texie Hepner of Springfield, Oregon and Nancee's precious children Zac and Melodie Nix of Eugene, Oregon.
A graveside inurnment will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Eugene on January 24th at 11:00am, followed by a celebration of life at the house.
Arrangements made by Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery in Eugene, OR.