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William Young Obituary

REV. WILLIAM J. YOUNG, CSB died Tuesday night, August 8, 2006 at Christus St. Joseph Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Toronto, Ontario on April 24, 1925, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 29, 1951 as a member of the Basilian Fathers. From 1958, until his death, except for ten years on the General Council of the Basilian Fathers, Father Young served in many capacities at the University of St. Thomas, including eight years as President. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. with a 4:30 vigil at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer, Houston, Texas. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 12, 2006 at St. Anne's. Interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to the Scholarship Fund at the University of St. Thomas.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2006.

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Theresa Lankinen(Creamer)

August 11, 2006

I will truly miss Father Young, whom fortunately for me was my uncle. He was indeed a caring compassionate man whom truly cared about people. Especially the people he loved. He was a great brother to my mother Dorothy whom he loved deeply. After leaving Toronto to serve in Houston he would always come back and visit us and have the time to take us to a movie and dinner. I admired him deeply.

Joe Goeters

August 10, 2006

Fr Young was a true gift to the world. We were lucky to have been touched by him during his wonderful years of ministry as a priest.

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Rose Johnson

August 10, 2006

I was privileged to know Fr. Young. He has now joined Fr. Schieffen, Fr. McManus and Fr. Meyers in Paradise.

Dian Le Blanc

August 10, 2006

What a human being! I worked at St. Thomas from 1982 until 1987. He was president at the time but I had known him through my sister, Patricia LeBlanc. We would go to his French masses and he would meet my family. He was such a caring human who seemed very serious but had lots of humor along with great warmth. I will always treasure knowing him. I will never forget this wonderful man. God Bless.

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