Phares Young Jr

PHARES (SWEDE) YOUNG JR. SURPRISE, AZ -- Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother returned home to his Father in Heaven on September 23, 2008, surrounded by his wife and family, in Surprise, Arizona. He was born March 8, 1931, in Iona, Idaho, to Phares Young Sr. and Thelma Frandsen Young. He attended area schools and graduated from Ammon High School. He married Donna Chapple and they had three children, Jerry, Vicki, and Rusty. He married Barbara Jensen and they had six children, Kevin, Greg, Steve, Boyd, Jeff, and Debbie. He worked for the Idaho State Highway Department as a surveyor and engineer, and retired after 33 years and 9 months. He married Sheila L. Lords in 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Sheila began wintering in Surprise, Arizona, 20 years ago, and made it their full-time home three years ago. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he enjoyed serving as Elders Quorum President. He was always good to the widows in his ward. Swede had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, gardening, and basketball. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready to share a joke or two. He was very athletic and loved all sports, but favored basketball, playing both church and school ball. Survivors include: Wife: Sheila L. Young, Surprise, AZ Son: Jerry (Roxie) Landon, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Vicki Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Rusty (Debi) Landon, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin (Sandra) Young, Baldwin City, KS Son: Greg (Karen) Young, Rigby, ID Son: Steve (Jan) Young, Ames, IA Son: Boyd Young, Beaumont, CA Daughter: Debbie (Brian) DeFilippis, Idaho Falls, ID 43 Grandchildren & 25 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jeffrey Todd Young, two brothers, Theo Young and Lloyd Young, and a daughter-in-law, Ronda Young. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS St. Leon Ward, 6925 North 15 East, with his son, Bishop Kevin Young, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Virginia "Storer" Schofield I didn't know Swede, but my father, Roy Storer, grew up with Swede, and has told many stories of their time spent together, he has fond memories which he has shared over the years. My father wants to send his condolences to the family. Kenton, Brendon, Trevan Young We remember the twinkling eyes and the welcoming chuckle. God be with you. We love you. Nita Case casey166@msn.com Dear Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Swede. I will always remember him from the 22nd Ward. He was always willing to do whatever he could for anyone. I do hope that you are doing as well as can be expected at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that the beautiful memories that you share will help to sustain you. Love, Nita Vicki Williams vicki.williams@tcgardens.com Especially for Kevin: So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know he's having a wonderful time with family and friends who have been waiting to see him again. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Your friend, Vicki Wendy (Weaver) Folsom wendyfolsom@comcast.net Kevin Young and family, I am so sorry for your loss and I am sending you and yours warm beams of healing light. I wish I could attend but know my thoughts are with you. Take care and treat yourself well. Your friend, Wendy JaRon and Stacie Butikofer staciebutikofer@hotmail.com Dear Deb and Brian, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you can be comforted knowing your dad is still with you, he loves you, and he will always be your dad. May the Lord bless you during this sad time. Love, Stacie and JaRon Myrna & Delmar Anderson Dear Young Family, Please accept our condolences at this hard time in your lives. We were friends of Junior’s in high school and had many great experiences with him. He was a very special person. We especially remember what a great ball player he was. Delmar and Myrna Anderson Kristi Curtis Kwiti@Comcast.net To all of Swede's family: I'm so sorry to hear of his passing! I'm especially sorry that I couldn't be there to support you at this time. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I will always remember the goof times I had with him growing up in good ol’ Coltman!! I love you all!! -- Kristi Curtis LeAnn Hall leann.hall@gmail.com To all of you, Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and see you through this time in your lives. To Sheila, I am sorry for you loss and God bless you too. I don't know if you remember me we used to live in the same appartment building on Idaho Ave. I would love to hear from you again. I have thought about the two of you over the years and wondered how you were doing, and where you were. I have missed you. Love, LeAnn Annette Lundquist grammyalid@yahoo.com I wanted to write and tell you that I am sorry about the death of who we at Ammon High School called Junior Young. My name is Annette Armstrong Lundquist and I live in Swan Valley. My friend Gayle Pickett Jacobson told me about Junior's death. We had a great time together in High School. He was a good friend and lots of fun to have in our class. The class of "49". I even went to a Junior Prom with him and we just had a great time. Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that Gayle and I have good memories of our high School years with him.