Ernest Howard DeYoung

September 29, 1934 - August 6, 2018

Howard DeYoung, 83, of Talent, OR, died at his home Monday, August 6. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorna, and their three children, Ronald (Talent), Richard (Talent), and Janet Wright (Richland, WA) and her husband Aaron Wright and their three children Thomas, Benjamin and Rachel, and his sister LaVerne Davidson (Grass Valley, CA). He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gertrude DeYoung of Talent, a brother John DeYoung of Applegate, and a sister Elaine Bartol of Medford. Howard was a longtime Talent resident and owner of DeYoung Sand & Gravel (1964-2002). He previously worked for his family’s dairy in Ashland. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, family, and grandchildren, coffee with his friends, and crossword puzzles. He attended Ashland Christian Fellowship where he enjoyed teaching the Young at Heart Bible study. Services will be held at Ashland Christian Fellowship on Sunday, August 12, at 2:00PM.