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Walter Youngs Obituary


Walter A. Youngs, 76, of Girard, died Friday, September 13, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center, following an extended illness.

He was born July 21, 1937 in Erie, a son of the late Walter A. and Helen M. Greitzer Youngs.

Walter graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1955. An astute entrepreneur, he and his wife owned several small businesses, and was co-founder and co-owner of Identification Systems Inc. Having learned sales and manufacturing early in his career, he built ISI into several successful local businesses, going on to add the Country Greens and the Green Roof Inn to his list of accomplishments. He was a member of the Girard American Legion Post #494, an honorary member of the Edinboro-McKean VFW Post#740, and a member of various and many community and professional organizations throughout the area.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie Reynaud Youngs, whom he married in 1956 in Erie, also by a brother, Robert A. Youngs.

He will be greatly missed by his family which include his daughter, Michele A. Smith (Scott) of Cranesville; a son Mark A. Youngs (Wendy) of Girard; a brother Gerald A. Youngs (Susan) of Clearwater, Fla., four grandchildren, Lucas A. Youngs, Jessica L. Campbell (Nicholas), Shannon M. Smith and her fiancé Joshua McDonald, Mallorey A. Smith and her fiancé Jacob Thomas; two great grandchildren, Lukah Zion Youngs and Brooke Alayna Thomas also a dear friend and close companion, Kathy Baughman of Girard.

There will be no public calling hours observed.

Services will be held privately by the family.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Girard American Legion, 42 Wall St., Girard, PA 16417.

To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Edder Funeral Home, Inc., Girard.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Sep. 16, 2013.
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To Walter Youngs family,
My husband and I know "Toby" from the middle 50's when he attended Catheral Prep and also lived in the Parade St.(22nd-23rd) area. More recently we would run into him at Prep class reunions where he would always have a carved Class of 1955 momentum. And lastly golf lessons at the Country Greens. A great man. Our sympathy to his children and grandchildren.
Sincerely,
Helen and Joe
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Helen Schneider

September 21, 2013

Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the years of love and good times you shared with Walt. Good memories will get you thru this very difficult time.

Jeanne

September 19, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you, Michele, Mark, Kathy...Scott and Wendy. I have many many warm and happy memories of Walt. Much love to you all.

Kay Dee (Hewitt) Ramirez

September 19, 2013

Dear Michelle, Scott & Family, Just wanted to let you know your in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tom, Linda, Patty & Debbie Brunner

Tom Brunner

September 18, 2013

To the Youngs Family....May you all be comforted knowing he is at Peace and is with God surrounded by all the things he loved on earth and that gave him joy.

Rose Johnston

September 17, 2013

Michelle,Scott and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. May you find comfort knowing Walt is at peace.

Philip & Juanita Kleckner

September 17, 2013

Our family offers our condolences to Walt's immediate family. We will truly miss him as He was a good friend to my family. Steve & Matt have fond memories of Country Greens birthday parties. I enjoyed the times we talked for hours on the phone. Until we meet again.

Joe & Colleen & Family Schnell

September 17, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bob Wilson

September 16, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 16, 2013

Dear Michele, Scott & girls,
Our deepest sympathy is being sent your way. Praying that knowing friends care and are here for you will help you face the sad times. Keep your memories close and know that you now have another angel to watch over you. Love, Dave & Sue Benton

September 16, 2013

we are are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking about all of you in this time. Love, Dan and Danielle (Fortune)Gately.

Danielle Gately

September 16, 2013

Heaven received a wonderful angel. I can remember the smile on his face when he would teach me how to play pool instead of me working at the greens. He was a great man and had alot of stories to tell. I'm very very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace now.

Heather Martinez (Chabot)

September 16, 2013

To the entire Young's extended family my condolences to you all. I remember him clean back to the Little Gridders days when I first met Mark. That is now 45 years ago. It has been my pleasure to meet and know all of you.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Merry

September 16, 2013

Our hearts go out to all of you.

The Mills

September 16, 2013

Kathy,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
may GOD's love surround and encompass you and give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Dianne Swartwood

September 16, 2013

Going to miss this man a lot he was one of the best boss you can have in life and he we a good friend. love to sit with him and talk . R.I.P Walt

james flora

September 16, 2013

Walt was one of kind, a true gentleman and a good friend. He will be greatly missed by many.

Mike and Jenny Daly

September 16, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mr & Mrs Brian Enssle

September 16, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

September 16, 2013

Very sad to know he's gone but know he is in a much better place. Praying for his family and close friends.

Amy Cunningham

September 16, 2013

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