Derick Roy Deeben passed away at his home on June 18, 2023.

Derick was born on August 22, 1965 in Provo, Utah to Bruce VanDyke Deeben and Charlene Ann Reid. As a child he learned to hunt with his dad, Grandpa Reid, and Aunt Elaine in the mountains of Ephraim and Manti, Utah. He also learned to butcher his own meat from Grandpa Reid.

After Graduation at Spanish Fork High he went to Utah State University and Utah Valley University where he studied Range Management and Computer Science.

He then joined the Army in December 1985- July 1987 as a tanks mechanic but then was assigned to 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood Texas. Later in 1987 he joined the National Guard and was initially stationed in Yakima WA, later joining the 145th here in Utah prior to leaving the service in 1995.

The later years of his life he spent the time enjoying his many hobbies. Some of these hobbies included hunting, camping, karate, reloading, horses, photography, and HAM radio.

The thing he loved most was his children, their spouses and his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents Bruce and Charlene. His brother James and grandparents as well as a brother-in-law Frank.

Survived by his children Heather (Rex) Sillin, Kevin (Erica) Deeben, Nephi (Mariah) Deeben, and Cheyanne Deeben his grandchildren Shelby, Elizabeth, Christian, Porter, and Kimberly. His siblings Tracy Riley, Kathy (Ron) Horrocks, Julie Sacco, and John (Mandy) Deeben. He also survived by an uncle Glen Deeben.

The viewing will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT, 84660.  Afterwards, there will be a graveside service and interment, preceded by military honors, at 11:00 a.m. at the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 17111 S. Camp Williams Road (1700 West)  Bluffdale, Utah 84065.