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Leroy Elvin Dehut
Jan 5, 1944-Aug 7, 2020
Loving Husband, Dad, and Grandpa
On Friday Aug 7, 2020, Leroy Dehut, Loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 76.
Leroy was born on Jan 5, 1944 in Salem Oregon to David and Benita Dehut. He was the 13th child of 14.
On July 13, 1963 Leroy Married Charlotte Irene Turner. They raised four children, Tammy, Lonny, Shawn, and Michelle.
Leroy had the most amazing love for his family!!! His eyes would light up with excitement when planning the many fishing trips to Odell Lake, crabbing trips to Newport, family beach trips, attending The Thanksgiving Holiday with family, the Summertime yearly family reunion picnics, our Christmas celebration, and of course his 4th of July celebration with fireworks. Leroy also enjoyed the time well spent catching up with siblings, family members, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren playing cards, or just sitting back talking. For Leroy, seeing and being around family, would bring a happiness to his heart and a smile to his face. As long as he was around family, Leroy was the happiest man on Earth!!!
Leroy had a wonderful and sarcastic sense of humor and the most memorable laugh. He could put a smile on anyone’s face. He spread love, and the importance of family to everyone that was close to him. He will forever be the Angel watching over his family, loving, supporting, and letting us all know he is near.
Our Angel, Leroy will now be living with no pain, and able to see his father, Mother, as well as several brothers, sisters, and relatives. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, his four children, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family gathering and viewing on Friday Aug 14th, 2020 at 4:00p.m. at Johnson funeral home 134 Missouri Ave S. Salem, Oregon 97302.
A separate family gathering and celebration of spreading Leroy’s ashes at Odell Lake will be at a later date.
Family Gathering/Viewing
Friday Aug 14th, 2020 4:00 pm
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S. Salem, Oregon 97302
A separate family gathering and celebration of spreading Leroy’s ashes at Odell Lake will be at a later date
Uncle Leroy miss and love you. its been 1 mo today. I will always love you and I miss you a lot. Vicki
Yes, my pops was the Best Dad, Best Gramps, and great Gramps! His love was always Unconditional.....the kids and I lived with mama and pops many times and it was always amazing to have that kind of Love from him.....and he never really talked negatively about my ex husband and the kids' dad Roger, which Roger did recognize I can't express exactly how much I love him, but he always knew that he was my Rock....mama too!
Pops, you are forever in my heart, as you are in anyone who got to know you!
I couldn't have asked for a better father!
God, I'm trusting that you are taking great care of my pops now and forever!
My heart feels a little broken right now pops is the one to name me too...Tamara
I wanted to share some wonderful memories that Keith Dehut shared with me. I’m hoping that others will also share memories of my Dad For our family to hold onto ❤️
Thank you everyone for your thoughts, support and prayers for our family... we appreciate you all ❤️
Keith Dehut memories ❤️ :
Michelle, here is what I have.
My earliest memory of uncle Leroy was family reunions when I was in grade school. I remember uncle Leroy being....let's say vocally gifted and possessing an ornery nature. At one of these family picnics, if memory serving me correct, either Vicky or Patty showed up with a bit of makeup on. And in his loving nature Uncle Leroy helped her with cleaning her makeup off her face with an outside faucet and or garden hose or that is what I remember.
As the years went on I realized that Uncle Leroy's playful nature was his unique way he could interact with those he loved, his family and friends.
I witnessed this one day as a teenager when I got to go deep sea fishing with the brothers, Uncles Leroy, Larry, Lyman and my dad out of Depoe Bay. As we arrived and exited the cars Uncle Leroy being the thoughtful brother gave everyone a wad of chew, well not everyone, because you can't fish if your hands are busy smoking. As we were boarding the boat Uncle Leroy was following Uncle Larry to give him a pat on the back. Well as he was boarding the boat move and he miss and stumbled a bit and swallow his chew. I later realized that he had planned for Uncle Larry to swallow his chew. Needless to say Uncle Leroy spent more time chumming than fishing.
My last memory and the one that I will forever cherish was a few years ago in the hospital. Nancy and I went up to visit Uncle Leroy. When we arrived Aunt Charlotte and Michelle were there and we had a nice visit. Uncle Leroy was released and after some time he returned for another visit. On one of those occasion I went to visit and it was just Uncle Leroy and me. He wasn't able to talk due to complications. As I was about to leave I asked him if I could pray for him. Being able to pray with him right there in his hospital room that God would give him and his family peace and for his recovery is something I will hold onto forever.
My uncle Leroy You were love by many. We will miss you a lot. You are the best uncle. Thank you for being there for me. I love you and will miss you. Ricki Vicki Jacob and Xavier
Dear Dehut Family,
After many years of our familys spending family time and holidays together I can honestly say Leroy was a great husband and father to his kids and grandkids. He will be greatly missed by all. My family offers condolences to all of the Dehut family.
Charolett and family I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man. I will miss him tremendously. Uncle Leroy you were loved by many and will be missed. I love you
Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with Leroy. He has an amazing family.