Gerald Edward Young

Cremation has taken place and private services have been held.

Gerald was born in Gary, Indiana on August 27, 1941, the son of the late John W. and Mildred T. (Michaels) Young.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Johnson Young. They married in 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona. Gerald had much love for his family. He loved having them near. His life was full with camping, fishing, traveling, antiquing, motorcycles and model trains.

Three daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Cotter, Pennie (Louie) Smit and Brenda (Mike) Rowe;

six grandchildren, Rebecca (Chris) Horosko, Cameron Lee Young, Casey (Jessica Ross) Rowe, Jesse (Jillian) Rowe, Robby Smit and Nicole Smit;

five great-grandchildren, Makaila, Bentley, Austyn, Delaney and Collin;

and his beloved companion border collie, Jake;

sister, Linda (Ron) Brewer of Atwater, CA;

sister-in-law, Karen Young of Glendale, AZ;

and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James Young, of Glendale, AZ, sister, Kathryn (Wayne) Haddock of Sacramento, CA and nephew, Randy Young of Glendale, AZ.