Kim Young

KIM YOUNG Click here to view a video of Kim's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Kim Harold Young, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of a pulmonary embolism. He was born June 24, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to Harold Mark Young and Helen Joan Ciesla Young, the first son and second of five children. He grew up and attended schools in Pueblo, Colorado, and graduated from Centennial High School in 1966. Later in life he obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Idaho. From 1966 to 1972 he served in the U. S. Nuclear Navy, serving two different tours of duty in Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and Good Conduct Medal 1st Award. He married Alyce Marie Moir October 8, 1970, in Rexburg, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He worked at the INL for 27 years, serving as Electrical Foreman at the time of his death. An active a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he served in many callings over the years. At the time of his death he was serving as a Counselor in the Branch Presidency of the Taylor Mountain Stake Singles Branch. He was well known as a handyman and many relied on his vast knowledge; when he was not serving others, he enjoyed woodworking, hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, and teasing his daughters. He loved spending time with his family and most recently his three grandsons. Survivors include: Wife: Alyce Young, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Annette (Bob) Ballard, Victor, ID Daughter: Barbara (Jonathan) Lords, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Nikki Young, Driggs, ID Daughter: Pamela (Mike) Meservey, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Helen Young, Denver, CO Brother: Marc (Tracy) Young, Loveland, CO Sister: Charlene (David) Culbreath, Amarillo, TX Sister: Debbie (Pierre) Bettelli, Denver, CO Sister: Melanie (Brian) Young, Rockton, PA 3 Grandsons. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Harold Young. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS Boulevard Ward, 351 West 14th Street, with Bishop Neil Russell officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both visitations at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Lindy Vititow lindyv1@yahoo.com Dear Nikki and Family, Paul and I just wanted to send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so very sorry and hope all of you will find peace that he is with the Lord now. Paul and I enjoyed our talks with him at work gatherings. He is an awesome and kind man. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do for you. With so much love, Lindy and Paul Sharon Guenther Peace of my heart. Jackie Echeverria tjecheverria@atcnet.net Our family will be lifting yours up in prayer for strength, direction and peace. I worked with Kim at RWMC for 10 years, we had so many good times and laughed a lot. We always shared about our families. He was a great man and friend. I praise God for the time I was able to spend calling him my friend. Sincerely, Jackie Echeverria Jodi Carson Dear Young Family, I am so sorry of your loss. When my mom called and told me, I was heartbroken. Memories of living on Corner and always coming down to your house, the Super Bowl parties and all the other wonderful memories we shared. He was such a wonderful person and I am so lucky to have known him. Although I will be unable to come home, you are in my prayers and thoughts. May Heavenly Father be with you during this time. I love you guys! Love Jodi Rob Shick robshick@msn.com Alice, When I heard of Kim's passing, I was shocked, as I was just talking about you guys the day before. Some of my fondest memories of my time in Idaho Falls were those with you and the gang in the Sixth Ward. May God be with you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rob Shick Mary Helburn mhelburn@yahoo.com Alyce and Girls, I am so very, very sorry. I'm glad I got to know Kim when he helped me with my house. He was a very generous neighbor. He was the elf who after a big snowstorm was out with his snow blower, going the extra distance to clear the sidewalk all the way to the alley. He was very honest and direct, traits I admired. I share your grief. May your faith and friends help you through this loss. Mary James Garza I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Kim. I have known Kim for 20 years. We were colleagues at the INL. He befriended me when I first came to Idaho as a newly hired college kid from Texas. He showed me the ropes about working at INL. I remember that he and I and our mutual friend Marty Rienhart used to ride bicycles together to Blacktail Reservoir. Recently, Kim and I worked together at RWMC. I found him to be man of honesty, integrity and humor. I was shocked to hear that he had passed away. I considered him a friend and will miss him. Again, my deepest sympathies to your family. Betty Lundell bjdl@cableone.net Dear Alyce and girls . . . . I am shocked! I had to read the newspaper twice yesterday to believe it. My love and condolence to you all. Kim was such a fun guy and I too share so many fun memories in your house on New Years Eve and so many other times when all of us from the 6th Ward got together. I miss everyone so much and love your family. I'm sure Mom has her own Primary up in heaven with Brent Roberts and they have already put Kim to work teaching the children. What great memories we have of Kim. To the girls . . . . my boys and daughter will be very surprised to hear of Kim's passing. May you be blessed with peace and love at this time. Love you all, Betty Lundell Britney Pelot-Bradley Britney.Bradley@gmail.com Alyce and girls, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Kim was a wonderful man and all who knew him were blessed to do so. May the Lord hold you all close in your time of need, and remind you that you will be together again in His Kingdom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Janna Carson carsonjan@wmpenn.edu Dear Youngs, I am so sorry about Kim. I didn't believe it when Jodi told me. Your family always was a joy to be around. Thank you for all the memories and good times you shared with my family. I love you all and miss Kim very much. He always had a way of making me smile. Sincerely, Janna Carson Richard A. NeSmith May God grant you peace and understanding at this time. I know Kim from 14 years of working with him at the INL. He is my friend and was a "car pool buddy" for a couple of years at the RWMC. His passing was a surprise to me. May you find comfort in the promise of eternal life - knowing you will be with Kim, again. John & Anne Godsman john@godsman.com Please accept our sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. connie@fallsinsurance.com We have known Kim since Jim and Cindy Carson moved across the alley from them almost 23 years ago. We always looked forward to the Super Bowl parties at the Carsons, when we would get to renew the friendships with all the young couples and their children, that lived in that area and have still remained friends over the years. Kim was a strong person with such a good heart. How lucky his family was to have had him as a father and husband. Larry and Connie Carlson Ruben & Valerie Ramirez rrjogger @msn.com I met Kim when we both worked at TRA together. I considered myself fortunate to have him for a friend because he was such a wonderful person. He always helped me when I needed help and he always treated with respect. Whenever he come over to my house to bail me out with electrical problems, I would offer to pay him but he refused instead he would just say well maybe you can take me hunting or something like that. My wife Valerie and daughter Angie knew him as well and they enjoyed his sense of humor. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May our heavenly father be with you at this difficult time to provide strength. My prayers are with you. If you need help with anything, please call me anytime at my home phone. Taylor Mountain Stake Primary LnMOlsen@cableone.net Dear Alice, We are so sorry for the painful loss of your husband, Kim. We know the plan of the salvation holds greater meaning to you at this time. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this trial of your lives. Love, Laurie Olsen, Melanie Oakey, Laurie Seamons, Peggy Price, & Brenda Jamison (Stake Primary Presidency) Tim Pepin pdbullpup@msn.com I was shocked and saddened to see Kim's name in our local paper yesterday. Kim was my boyhood friend and my transportation to school in our senior year in high school. He was a good friend, a Senior prom double date partner and a very energetic and friendly person, who will be missed by many. My family's prayers and profound sense loss goes out all his family. Sheri Moss sherimoss@cablone.net I worked with Kim at the INL for approximately 24 years. He was a kind, considerate person whom I greatly admired and appreciated. You have my sincere condolences; please find comfort in knowing that many many people are grieving with you and wish you the best in the years to come. It is also very comforting to me, as I am sure it is to you, to know that we have the promise of eternal life and being reunited with our loved ones. Sheri Moss Kay L. Christensen drkc@srv.net Dear Alyce, I was so sorry to hear of Kim's passing. Cecile and I are out of town and will be until 4/24/08. I would have wanted to come to the funeral. Kim was a great man. I loved to hear his comments in Priesthood meeting in the YSA Branch. He was so knowledgeable in the Gospel. I'm sure you are so sad but I know you are founded in the Gospel and have faith that you will be with him again. I look forward to seeing you and talking to you in person. Sincerely, President Christensen Jacob Young spicy_italian@earthlink.net My thoughts and prayers are with all of you there. I am sorry I couldn't be there in person to remember such a great man and uncle. I love you all. Jake Gary and Judy Moore jmoore4@cox.net Alice and Family: We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Gary just happened to call Marc just after he received the news of Kim's death. If there is anything we can do for you just let us or Marc and Tracy know. You are always welcome in our home here in Arizona if you or any of your family are ever out this way. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Gary and Judy Moore Diane Shurtliff diane.shurtliff@gmail.com We are so very sorry for your loss. Kim was of great service to our family for many years as he practically rebuilt our house. His willingness to go the extra mile and the pride he took in his work was wonderful and made him a great friend as well as builder. His sense of humor and honesty was always fun and he became not only our friend but taught my children along the way. It was great to know him and we do send our sympathies to you and your family. He always spoke with such great pride about each one and took pleasure in participating in your lives. God Bless, The Wayne and Diane Shurtliff Family Coleen Kramer coleen.m.kramer@smithbarney.com Dearest Family, I pray you are taking comfort in the knowledge Kim is at peace and at home with ourLord. With Love, Coleen (Ina & Merlin Houdeshell's Granddaughter) Sheree Allison ShurbeeS@aol.com I have been mourning the death of Kim, I thought so highly of him. He worked a lot on my parent’s home but took the time to teach me some of the skills that he knew. He loved sharing his knowledge and was willing to serve in any way that he could. Kim always took the time to talk to my two young boys and would turn a scrap piece of sheet rock into a piece of chalk for my children. Kim was a man of integrity who took pride in a job well done. We are praying for your family and look forward to seeing him again in the next life. Love Sheree and Spencer Allison Pam Bruce pamanddanb@verizon.net Dear Jeff,James,Mattew,and Anna, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Pam and Danny Bruce and family