Gary Wesley "Wes" Young, 69, of Gold Canyon, Arizona passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021. He passed away at home, which was his wish, surrounded by his wife, Mary "Jo" Young, daughter Tiffany Turner and sister-in-law, Pat Andreatta and brother in law, Andy Andreatta. Other family members were with him from afar as he passed.
Born on June 9, 1951 in Belmar, New Jersey he was the son of Wesley Elgin Young and Alice Cecilia Young.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Young of Gold Canyon, Arizona, Brother Charles Young, wife Nancy of Spokane, Washington, Sister Nancy Young of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sister and Brother-in-law, Andy and Pat Andreatta, Gold Canyon, Arizona. In addition, he is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Turner, Denver, Colorado and Tina Turner-Walters, husband Steven Walters, Denver, Colorado, Granddaughters, Riley Walters, Denver, Colorado and Mia Walters, Denver, Colorado. Nieces and Nephews Emily Robbins, Richmond, Virginia, Melinda Young-Flynn (Greg), Seattle, Washington, and Brian Young, (Christina) Tacoma, Washington.
Wes graduated from Edmonds High school, Edmonds, Washington and joined the Navy upon graduation. Wes, served on the Naval Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy as an electrician's mate. He had a love for the Navy and time spent aboard the carrier. Later in life he had a passion for travel and camping. Owning several RV's and a Motorhome, traveling this beautiful country of ours with his wife. He also loved mountain bike excursions in the mountains of Colorado. One of his greatest loves was the possession of several classic Ford Mustangs, showing them at numerous car shows throughout the country.
In August of 2013, Wes received a double lung transplant at St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. This afforded him 8 more years to enjoy the freedom of being able to breathe. It is with our gratitude of this gift, that we request in lieu of flowers, Donations be sent in his name to Lung Transplant Support Organization, www.gotmask.org. Visit the web site to see the amazing benefits they provide to those needing or receiving lung transplants.
A Celebration of Life will be held June 9th at 2 PM. The service will be held at Olinger Mount Lindo Cemetery. There is limited parking, and the last two miles are on an unpaved road. Seating is limited to the family and elderly; all others will be standing for the approximate 30-minute service.
Following the Celebration of Life will be an open house at the home of Steve and Tina Walters. It will begin at approximately 4:30 PM at 3594 Wabash Street, Denver, CO 80238.
