In Memory

Scott James Ervin - Class Of 1972 VIEW PROFILE

Scott James Ervin

Jul 6, 1954 - Jul 2, 2018


A memorial service will be held at 3pm, on Sunday July 15, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th Street, Bend, Oregon. Steven Koski of First Presbyterian Church will officiate with a reception to follow. The family will spread ashes in a private ceremony. 

Scott was born in Pomona, California to James and Martha (Kohl) Ervin on July 6, 1954, as the second of five children. He grew up in Claremont, California where he attended Claremont High School. He married Diane Lang on June 21, 1986, in Claremont, California; the couple have one daughter, Kelly. Scott attended Chico State and Long Beach State, graduating with a teaching credential. He taught elementary school in Claremont, California for several years before moving to Bend with his family in 1994. He taught 6th grade math and science at Cascade and Pilot Butte Middle Schools until his retirement in 2011. Scott loved teaching and encouraging others to follow their dreams and succeed. Devoted and loyal, Scott treasured family and friends. He was a loving and generous father. He enjoyed traveling, including annual trips to his favorite beach in San Clemente, CA. He was a master of trivia, known for his love of music, his wit, and sense of humor. Scott was passionate about sports, especially his favorite, Bend High Lava Bears and OSU Beavers. He could referee a game from the stands with keen accuracy! He loved skiing, and bike riding with friends and family. He enjoyed participating in the annual Bend, Oregon Tour De Chutes and Wildflower ride in Chico, California. 

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Diane Lang Ervin, Daughter, Kelly Renee Ervin (Calvin) DeVries of Bend, Oregon, brothers Mark (Betty) Ervin of Hailey, Idaho, Todd (Carolyn) Ervin of Bend, Oregon and sisters, Claire (Stephen) Williams of Savannah, Georgia, and Jayne (Dana) Smith of Shaver Lake, California. Father-in-law, John Lang of Rancho Cucamonga, California and sister in-law Gail (Tom) Newton of Bend, Oregon. His nieces and nephews: Rian and Bryce Ervin, Kohleen, Kent, and Cori Ervin, Kate (James) Toftness, Lydia and Zoe Williams, Lara Smith, Jenna (Brennen) Miller, Brent Smith, Allison (Patrick) McMillin and Jon Newton. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott Ervins memory to Bend High Lava Bears Athletic Department OR a charity of your choice. 

The family of Scott Ervin wishes to extend our sincerest thanks to family and friends for their incredible support.


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