Thomas Michael Young

Born May 8, 1930 in Sandusky, OH, passed away on September 8, 2007 in Bothell, WA. Graduated from Margaretta High School, Castalia, Ohio, in 1948 where he was a varsity lettermen & an all-star basketball player. Following his high school graduation, Tom attended THE Ohio State University. Following his collegiate years as a Buckeye student, Tom served our country in the United States Air Force, 1951-1955, during the Korean War, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. After completing his Air Force tour, Tom entered the work force as an Engineer Technician initially with Douglas Aircraft, and 27 years in the Combat Systems Section of the Design Division @ Long Beach Naval Shipyard in Long Beach, CA. In addition, Tom volunteered many hours to support the St. Anthony?s High School Athletic Program in Long Beach, CA, 1973-1975. Tom?s many hobbies throughout his life included basketball, painting, running, riding his touring motorcycle, operating his ham radio & achieving his pilot?s license. But his true joy was supporting & experiencing his family & grandkids with their athletic activities, including 1985 49er & 2003 Raiders Super Bowls, 1976 UCLA & 2001 UW Rose Bowls, UW Volleyball and the Seattle Mariners Minor League Baseball, etc. Tom married Pauline Olszewski of Long Beach, CA in 1956. Tom and Pauline were married for 30 yrs and blessed with one daughter, Tina. They separated and divorced in 1985. Tom was a longtime resident of Long Beach, CA and retired in Sun City, CA. Most recently Tom moved to Washington State to be near his daughter and her family in Woodinville, WA. Survived by daughter, Tina and her husband, Manu Tuiasosopo; 5 grandchildren: Leslie, Marques Lisa, Zachary Tasha, Matthew & Ashley and 1 great-grandson, Tyrus; sister, Mildred Martin; brothers Norman, Raymond & James Young; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary & father Theodore Young; brothers Alton & Theodore Young. Funeral Service will be held Monday; September 17th at the Bothell Funeral Home, Bothell, WA. at 11:30 AM. Committal gravesite services at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA. at 2:00 PM. Please sign an on-line memorial at www.washelli.com