
Born on September 17, 1926 in Pocatello, ID, Vera passed away peacefully on December 15, 2016, after a very brief illness, Though 90, Vera lived an active and full life right up to the end. Vera was a Novato resident for the last 50 years. She retired in 1989 as an ATT telephone operator and directory assistant. She worked out of both the Terra Linda & Santa Rosa offices. Vera was a member of the Novato VFW Auxiliary. She served as treasurer & secretary for a number of years and happily cooked many holiday& monthly meals. After the Auxiliary closed she began going to the Novato Senior Center for socialization & was quick to make new friends. Vera loved to crochet and gave her beautiful creations to her family & friends. Vera genuinely loved and cared passionately for her fellow human beings & all animals. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel W. Young (1968) and by her only child, Daniel F. Young (1973). Vera will be greatly missed by her family & friends, as well as her poodle, Dolly.
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Visitation & Viewing from 9:00am - Noon
Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin
1801 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-1151
Graveside Service & Internment ~ 2:00pm
Valley Memorial Park
650 Bugeia Ln, Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-9609
Celebration of Life immediately following Interment
Star Restaurant,1700 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
Please come, have a bite to eat, including Vera's favorite pies. Share your stories with us as we celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman. RSVP, if possible to 415.320.5603
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