Greetings Ms. Young, 

I recently heard of your passing and I wanted to wish you and your family spiritual strength, my father passed Thursday with me right by his side, and I know that both you and him are at peace, I send both of you much love.

Sincerely, 

Monte Marable

What an amazing Lady!!!!  I'll treasure fond memories of Mary Ellen with a sense of wit, honesty, understanding and caring for so many.  Marni Washington

Dear, dear Mary Ellen, thank you for being so wonderful to us all at the Santa Monica College bookstore. You did not let age be an obstacle in allowing yourself to be productive and involved in your community and, because you did that, your life was so much more complete. I wish you a safe journey home as we all say farewell to you. Bye bye from Grenada. My deepest condolences to all your family and friends, who I am sure will remember you fondly for as long as they live, as we will for as long as we do. Enormous hugs from me and my family :-) - Grenada

Thank you so much MaryEllen. Thank you for your care, love and inspiring stories. It was my honor to be able to meet a wonderful person like you. You had inspired me a lot. I will miss you, and I will never forget your hugs and smiles. See you again one day.

Love,

MaryEllen you will be missed by so many.  You were the only person who could make the day so much better just with a simple hug.  Your laughter and smile will be forever remembered.

I was truly blessed to know and work with you, Mary Ellen! Thank you for your kindness, love, smile and inspiring anecdotes. I will never forget you; you were indeed everyones grandmother that everyone looked upon for advices, comfort and wisdom. You'll truly be missed, Mary Ellen! Until next time....I bid you farewell for now. Rest in Peace, Mary Ellen.

MaryEllen I will miss you dearly. You were and continue to be my inspiration. You were everyones Grandma at the Bookstore and it meant a lot to us all getting those strong and caring hugs you gave us all. I know there were days coming to work that just brighten up when you gave me one. Sitting down talking with you and hearing the love you had for everyone makes me smile. You will always be the Angel watching over us.

Mary Ellen was the heart of Santa Monica College Bookstore. When I first started working there she helped make me feel at home immediately. Her graciousness, her wit, her fortitude, her spirit, her very presence: all were inspirations and balms. She was a class act. To this day, I can't walk past the Book Info phone she manned like trooper without seeing her and hearing her voice and laughter. Until we meet again.

Peace and love.

I want to say Thank you Mary Ellen, thanks for all the laughs, stories and love. Thanks for teaching me so much and allowing me to be part of your life. I will always cherish our time together and never forget your warm smile,

With love

M Wakefield

Grandma, you have always been there for myself and Kyle. We appreciate everything that you have done for us over all of these years. I miss you so much already and I will love you forever. Love, Meghan

I will so miss MaryEllen, the closest to a grandmother that I ever had.
And she was funny too, and such a hard worker!  Goodbye MaryEllen, you'll be missed by many!

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Mary Ellen Young

April 12, 1921 – October 10, 2013

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