Derek Scott Dishon, age 55 of Battle Ground, IN, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Lafayette, IN. Derek was born March 9, 1965 to Barry and Sharon (Clevinger) Dishon. His father preceded him in death.
Derek was a 1983 graduate of Harrison High School. He married the love of his life, Shannon (Yates) Dishon on September 7, 1985 in Lafayette, IN. They recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Derek worked construction hanging drywall for many years often with his father before being employed at Eli Lilly Tippecanoe Laboratories in 1990. Evonik bought Tippecanoe Laboratories in 2010, where Derek continued to work as an environmental specialist until his death. He will be missed by many friends and co-workers at Evonik.
Derek is lovingly remembered by his six children and their loved ones, Dustin Dishon and his fiancé Josh Hess of Frankfort, Dillon Dishon and his wife Lindsey of Battle Ground, Jared Dishon and his fiancé Kyle Mider of Lafayette, Hannah Dishon of Battle Ground, Landon Dishon and his wife Audrey of Lafayette, Thomas Dishon of Battle Ground. His first grandson Logan Dishon (son of Hannah) will always remember Derek as “Pappy”
Derek is also remembered by his mother Sharon Dishon of Battle Ground, his sister Angie and her husband Dale Frantz of Gig Harbor, WA, his sister Andrea and her husband Tommy Bookout of Battle Ground, his brother Gunnar and his wife Carol Dishon of Rossville, father-in-law Bobby Yates of Brooksville, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Derek loved being outdoors, driving his children and grandchild around in his Polaris, vacationing with his family, and studying the Bible. His greatest joy in life was spending every possible minute with his family. He was generous with his time and affection, and he will be greatly missed by his loved ones. Comfort is found in knowing he had a relationship with Jesus Christ and joined his father in heaven.
A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday January 14th.
In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral services can be made to his wife Shannon Dishon.