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Don Young Obituary
74, of Phoenix passed away on July 16, 2016. Don W. Young, PhD. was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on December 17, 1941, son of Kenneth W. and Helen A. (Waldinger) Young. He was a scientist, educator and public servant who had a long and distinguished career in hydrology. He earned degrees from the University of Miami, Edinboro College and the University of Arizona. His career included positions at the City of Erie (Bureau of Water), Wanakah Water Company, Arizona State Land Department (Water Rights Section), the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and WestWater, LLC where he provided expert advice and testimony in water related cases. He was also a professor at the University of Arizona (Department of Hydrology and Water Resources). He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, shooting, fishing, diving, camping and travel. Don is survived by one daughter, Natalie Young (Tim Borland) of Kirkland, Washington and two grandsons, Kieran and Brendan Borland. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday August 13, 2:00-6:00pm at the National Postal Carriers Union Hall - 3720 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix AZ 85053 In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made, in Don's name, to Sherman Home, Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix AZ 85014 or at hov.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Don Young
Mary Schneider
July 16, 2025
Thinking about you today Young Man. 9 years ago today, you departed this earth and left us all thinking about you. Miss you and the HUUUNDS!
Mary Schneider - Deer Valley, AZ.
Mary Schneider
December 17, 2024
Happy Birthday today, "Young" man and
Merry Christmas too. Think of you often and
miss our political banter and "friendly" chats.
The T~
Mary Schneider
July 18, 2024
Thought about you this week while visiting
Pinetop/Lakeside, AZ.
You just did not do well
in higher altitudes at all, ha.
Miss you, the HUUUUUNDS ---
and our humorous chats.
MCS~
Mary Catherine Schneider
December 17, 2023
Happy 82nd Birthday today "Young" man!
Thinking of you today, your birthday.
MCS~
The T~
December 17, 2022
Happy Birthday Sir Young ===
Thinking of you today and missing our
political conversations, banter and laughter.
Miss you and the HUUUUUNDS!
Hoping you and Chuck are having a blast "upstairs."
The T~
MCS
July 16, 2022
Six (6) years today "young man." Lots has changed
and trust me, you would NOT like it one bit! Ha!
Maybe you and Chuck can do something about it....
where-ever you two may be. Haha!
MCS
December 18, 2021
Happy (belated) B-Day Young man.
Miss you and your humor every day.
MCS
July 17, 2021
5 years now "Young" man. And so many memories. Wishing you and Sir Chuck the best up there! D lost his wife this year in April. Sad.
Say hi to the Chuckster for me!
Miss you "Young" man ===
MCS
December 17, 2020
Remembering you still "Young Man." Happy Birthday this day. I miss you, your humor and your "HUUNDS."
Mary Schneider
July 16, 2020
4 years now Sir Young, miss you and the "Huuunnndddss."
Hope you and Mr. Cantwell are having fun hunting!
The "T"
T and T
December 17, 2019
HAPPY BDAY! WOW -- 78 this year.
Miss you Young man.
The T The T
July 29, 2019
3 years now YOUNG MAN.... Miss you and the HUNNNNDDDDSS.
Love ya and miss ya'.
July 24, 2018
Now 2 years, no more tears, just good memories.
You are at peace in your
chosen water-ways.
Hi to the Chuck-ster.
Know you two are having quite the time.
"T"
The T
May 1, 2018
HAPPY CINCO de MAYO 2018!
March 27, 2018
Miss you Young Man.
Miss you and the Huuuunnnds~
The T~
The T
August 6, 2017
Miss you and think of you
often. I know you are watching over all of us.
The T~
The 4 Mile Militia *AZ*
The T
July 16, 2017
The T
July 16, 2017
1 year has already passed us by without you. Know you are watching over all of us. Miss you, your humor, your "educational"
conversation(s) and especially miss the DOX-HUUUNS (as you would
refer to them...HA!)
Miss you Dr. Young~
The T~
The T
January 12, 2017
Happy New Year Young Man!
By now I am quite sure you have convened with your folks and Senor Chuck Cantwell. Tell Chuck I say hello!
Raymond Kelly
December 27, 2016
sorry to hear this I met don when we were in lake view N Y fire dept. became good friends and got hooked up with him tough face book sad to hear he is gone a good friend and brother fire men RIP good friend ill miss you
December 17, 2016
Happy 75th today.
Know you are having a
great time ---
Don the waterboy ~
The T
December 17, 2016
Happy 75th today, Young man.
Miss you, your banter and humor.
The T
November 7, 2016
Don:
So thankful I got to know you over the last several years. You were one of a kind for sure; a special, special person. May God Bless you.
John (Stoney) Phillips
September 28, 2016
Don i miss you buddy, ill see you up there.
William Filipkowski
August 16, 2016
Natalie: Your Dad and I worked together at the Erie Water Department, in the 1960's. I enjoyed his banter. We share e-mails when he went to Arizona. I'm sorry for your loss. I know from him, that he loved you very much. I will miss him. Bill Filipkowski, Erie, PA. God bless you and your family.
August 11, 2016
Natalie and family - sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We had many good conversations through the years. Roman Kloecker
Ortiz
August 10, 2016
Where to begin, I am so sad about everything. We knew each other for many years, we were not acquaintances but FAMILY. You will truly be missed Don and I wish we had the opportunity to have a proper goodbye. Always sending love your way and wishing you a beautiful after life. From the Ortiz family, YOUR MEXICAN FAMILY like you would call us.
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