Robert Joseph Young's obituary, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan

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Obituaries from Clare County Cleaver, Harrison, Mi., l-18-2001

Robert Joseph Young was born on October 22, 1925 in Natick,
Massachusetts as the son of Richard and Velma (Otte) Young.  He was one
of four childdren, with brothers: Richard (wife Evelyn) Young and George
(wife Loraine) Young and sister: Joanne Norton.  On March 28, 1948 he
was wed to Nora Murphy in Bath, Maine.  Together they raised three
children, sons: James (wife Kay) Young of Rapid City and Thomas (wife
Anne) Young of Dearborn and daughter: Mary (Husband Todd) Stilphen of
Woolwich, Maine.
      Robert moved from Dearborn to Harrison in 1985 where he became a
member of St. AChanasius Church, Knights of Columbus Council (third
degree, life time member), Clare County 40 et 8 Voiture 767, American
Legion Post 404, and a volunteer counselor for the State of Michigan for
the Newly Blind.  Robert loved to talk and tell jokes at his picnic
table and he enjoyed gardening and cutting his lawn.  He liked to travel
and go on cruises with his wife.  His family wll always remember his
beautiful smile.  His friendship and big heart will be missed by many
people.
      Mr. Young died on Monday, January 8, 200l at the age of 75.  He
leaves behind his wife, children, brother Richard, sister and three
grandchildren.  Preceding him in death are his parents and brother
George.  Visitation was held on Wednesday, Jan l0 a 2-4 and 6-8 pm, with
a rosary service by the Knights of Columus at 7:30 pm.  A funeral
service was held to celebrate his life on Thursday, Jan. ll at l0:00 am
at St. Athanasius Catholic Church with Father Daniel Nowak, OFM,
presiding.  Memorial contributions may be made to Mid Michigan Hospice
or Harrison Knights of Columbus, Disabled Children.  Arrangements were
entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, Michigan.