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LeRoy G. Young

Traverse City, Michigan

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LeRoy G. "Babe" Young, 96, of Traverse City and formerly of Martin, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. LeRoy was born on Friday, December 19, 1919 to the late Archie and Hazel (Losure) Young in Martin. LeRoy attended Martin Public Schools. A star...

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Dear Georgia,
We were saddened to read of Babe's passing and yet it brought back pleasant memories of some good times with you guys in Martin and with Babe at Miller & Boerman. It is difficult to think of you and Babe as senior grandparents but time marches on. Thank you for those good old days.

So many fond memories with the Young family! Our love to you all.

Boy so many memories, a fantastic teacher! I drove by the old house, the other day and wonder if he still live in Martin, needless to say like all of us we move on. I remember visiting with him when my best friend Kathy would visit her grandmother! Now another Great person have gotten his wings!

My brother Rob and I heard of this today while attending a memorial service at Plainwell UMC honoring loved ones past including our Mom Alice. Aunt George we are very sorry for your loss, Uncle Babe was my absolute favorite Uncle, I remember his laugh forever along with our shared wit towards each other. I miss the times growing up and all the family coming together at Grandma Tandy's house. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My grandpa could befriend anyone, anywhere. He always had the loudest laugh that made you laugh without even knowing what the joke was. I remember my uncle talking about my grandpa's enormous laughter filling up the theater while watching Blazing Saddles and what I would give to have seen and heard that. My best memories of him are from my summers spent at their home in Martin, MI as a kid. Walking around town during the day, watching him watch the Tigers on TV at night and eating ice...