YOUNG, Elizabeth Marie

The Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ - Published on August 31, 2011 - Elizabeth Marie Young, 90, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Kingman. She was born April 29, 1921, in Johnson City, N.Y., to Adelbert Avery Gates and Cora Belle Snow Gates. She moved to Kingman 56 years ago from Phoenix. Elizabeth married her soul mate, Homer Keith Young "Snuffy" on Oct. 5, 1940, at Gilbert Lake State Park in Upstate New York. They had previously met when he was the family's paperboy. Snuffy preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1984. They had four children, Barbara Ann, Gary Keith, Gregory Charles and Wendy Marie. She was a devoted wife and mother. Betty loved to cook and was famous for her made-from-scratch cakes and pies. She enjoyed volunteering as a Pink Lady at the hospital and was very involved in her children's activities. In her latter years, Betty enjoyed the company of her life-long friends Ruth Brockmiller, Alice Mallory and Marie Brown. Their devotion and friendship were a true blessing. Betty is survived by her daughter, Wendy Marie Young-Kirn of Kingman, and her beloved companion and pet, her cat, Missy. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, with the service beginning at 11, at Sutton Memorial Funeral Home, 1701 Sycamore Ave. A private graveside service for close family and friends will be held Friday at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at KRMC, especially Rachel, Jack and Tommy, who gave such tender care.