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Donald Orin Young

Posted 2009-02-15 by Judy Wight Branson
Donald Orin Young

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 17, 1939.
Departed on May 16, 2005 and resided in Clarkdale, Ariz.

Donald Orin Young, 65, of Clarkdale, Arizona passed away on Monday, May 16, 2005. He was born June 17, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona.

He graduated from Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix and attended Grand Canyon College for three years.

Mr. Young enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and friends, fine art, hunting, fishing, sporting events, especially Nascar Racing and reading. Most of all he was always smiling.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years Carol; two sons: Christopher Young of Prescott, Ariz.; Randy Young of Clarkdale, Ariz.; a daughter Barbara Bessler; son-in-law Jackie Bessler both of Cottonwood; his mother, Evelyn Young,; sister, Sherry Johnson and two grandchildren Brittany and Nicholas Bessler, all of Cottonwood, Ariz.

Mr. Young was preceded in death by his father, Herbert James Young.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E. Mingus Avenue Cottonwood.

Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona.




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