FRED J. YOUNG Jr.

March 21, 2013
My mother and father were old friends of Fred and Grace when they met in 1947 in Chicago. My mother, Isabel Leverton Schubert kept in touch until her death in January 2011. I wrote a letter to Fred informing him of my mother's death and Fred wrote me a very nice letter in response and followed up with a telephone call.
When sorting through my mother's papers today, I found his letter and decided to "google" Fred. I am sorry to hear of his death, but he certainly lived a...

Just found this out today, 3/8/13. I knew something was wrong when we did not receive Fred's annual Christmas card. Fred was my first boss when I started work at Harris Bank in 1974. He was wonderful to work for, someone who drew admiration and respect, and taught me a great deal. I was so impressed by the fine example set by him and Grace, and credit him for our sensible financial outlook. A few years ago his card contained a portrait of Fred and Grace, and that is in a frame in my home...

Fred was a fascinating guy. He and Grace made an incredible team. They will both be missed. If the following gets through, you can watch Fred describe his meeting with Warren Buffett at this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxak449p_Ak

Fred was one of a kind -- and we were all a little richer for having known him.

Thousands benefit from Fred's simple 11th commandment:"spend less than you make;put the rest in something that will go up". Fred was one-of-a-kind, and we will miss him.
Victor & Nancy Sidhu, Santa Monica, CA

We will miss a great friend and neighbor!
Jeanne and Donald Smith

I was sorry to hear of Mr. Young's passing.

Mike Dunigan