Howard A Young

He was born April 11, 1920 in Ashington Northumberland, England, a son of William and Elizabeth Jean Mordue Young. He married DeMova Merchant on November 4, 1941 in Canton, MO. She survives.

Also surviving are two children, Lori (Ken) Hall of Germantown Hills, Greg Young of Peoria; three grandchildren, Chris Hall, Lisa Hall both of Peoria, and Shane (Katy) Young of Glasford; six great grandchildren, Hailee, Cameron, Connor, Caleb, Zach, and Tyler; one brother, Jack (Virgie) Young of Champaign; and several nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Austin and George.

Howard was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in the Carlson Raiders. He was part of the Makin Island Raid in 1942.

He was a member of the U.S. Marine Association, U.S. Marine Raider Association, and Timberlake Country Club in Peoria since 1959.

Howard was employed as a Theatre Manager for Kerasotes Theatres for 30 years, later working in inventory control for Foster and Gallagher Inc., and retiring in 1983 from Jumer’s Castle Lodge in Peoria as Head of Security.

He was an avid golfer who was instrumental in helping build the Timberlake golf course and he enjoyed traveling.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.

View Howard’s life story at www.Davison-Fulton.com.

Memorials may be made to the Timberlake Country Club or ADDWC in Eureka.