Ernest Loudon Obituary
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.
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Lauren Hatmaker
January 10, 2026
Mr Loudon - 1987-1989 Sheldon HS: he treated us like responsible humans whether we acted like it or not. He challenged us to think and he let us practice critical thinking in a safe place before there were many of those for young people. He was such a beautiful human and I treasure that time in his classroom and have thought of him many times over the years. Truly a treasure. I feel so lucky to have been his student.
May his memory be a blessing.
David Frost
January 7, 2026
I graduated Sheldon in 1989 and I had Mr. Loudon for several social studies classes. He was brilliant, compassionate, and inspirational. I am a social studies teacher today and everyday I try to reach his standard of teaching and caring and after 30 years of teaching I realize I am aiming for a goal that cannot possibly be reached. May your soul rest in peace.
Susie Buie
January 7, 2026
Mr Louden you were definitely the best teacher ever. I´m so thankful I got to see you a few years back. You´ve left a lot of great memories here with all of the students who had you as their teacher.
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Wendy L..
January 7, 2026
My sincere condolences. Mr. Louden was a great teacher who did far more than teach facts-he offered perspective that stayed with me long after I left his classroom. As I left for college, he generously gave me his teacher´s manual from our AP history book, a gesture that spoke volumes about his belief in learning and mentorship. I went on to major in political science and attend law school, in part because of his influence. I still have that manual as a prized possession forty years later. I am deeply grateful for his impact and will remember him with great respect and appreciation.
Bryan Wickman
January 7, 2026
I was a student at Sheldon, graduating 1979. I remember him as Mr. louden, Ernie out of class. He taught me not only facts, but perspective, not just history, but significance. I am grateful for that. Condolences to his family.
Marika Snellman
January 6, 2026
"This is an American History class. How is it possible that an exchange student from Finland gets the only A in this class??"- thank you for your inspiration. Sincerely, Marika Snellman (said exchange student at Sheldon High 1985-86)
Robert Canfield
January 6, 2026
Mr. Louden was my favorite teacher at Sheldon. He helped me to think about not just people in the past. He had me visualize individuals, and had me imagine what it was like for the black woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus. He opened my eyes to real history.
Mike Mckee
January 5, 2026
He was a great teacher I had him while I was at sheldon he was a great guy and it saddens me to hear of his passion Rip teach
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