Robert James Young

Robert James Young Of Puyallup, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2011. He was born in Seattle on April 8, 1921. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Young. Together they owned and operated Golden Rule Grocery in Puyallup for 21 years until their retirement in 1987. Bob had a fun and adventurous childhood in West Seattle. During the Depression, he and his family lived in a small cabin "in the sticks" (Duval) and he graduated from Bothell High School in 1940. Bob served in the 91st division, 363rd infantry during WWII and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. In retirement, Bob's interests included camping, woodworking, baking, Judge Judy, and most of all time spent with family and friends, particularly his grandchildren. He was a longtime member of the Puyallup Eagles Club. He is survived by his sister Ruth Kalbach, brother Dick Young, children Jim, John, Tom (Lorraine) and Sue Young, his grandchildren Tera Heaney, Robert and Janine Young, Cary, Katie and Chris Young, Sarah, Paul, Lexy and Maddie Neff, and his cat Snert. He and his family are grateful for the kind and compassionate care he received from the hospice nurses of Group Health Cooperative, particularly his nurse Leslie and his home health aide Terri. Interment at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.