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Kathleen Young Obituary

Kathleen Smith Young VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Kathleen Smith Young, 29, of Virginia Beach went to be with our Lord Oct. 30, 2009. Mrs. Young was born in Okinawa, Japan, the daughter of Herbert Smith and Carol Parker Smith. Katie is survived by her loving husband, Justin Young and her children, Justin and Madison Young. Also surviving Kate are her parents, Herbert and Carol Smith; her father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Patricia Young; her brother, Steven Smith; sisters, Carrie Sim and JoEllen Anderson; a brother- in-law, Kenneth Young; sisters-in-law, Tammy McGaugh and Kendra Cranor; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Young was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia Beach. Katie was a loving and caring wife and mother. Her children were her whole world. She is a loving spirit and was dedicated to making others happy and was loved by all who met her and knew her. A celebration of Katie's life will be held Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 784 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, with Bishop Karl Williams officiating. Internment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the children's college fund. Donations may be sent in both their names Justin and Madison Young to Edward Jones, 1642 Pleasure House Road No. 103, Thoroughgood Commons, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Online condolences and Katie's guestbook may be signed at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Jackie Benoit

November 4, 2009

Bert, Carol and family:

Was so sorry to hear of your loss. I think of all the times we were stationed together at various locations around the world and have such fond and loving memories of the family. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts at this time.

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