Stephanie Benson Young

Stephanie Benson Young

1955 ~ 2022

- Stephanie Benson Young, devoted wife, caring mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, at the age of 67.

True to a phrase in her always-open kitchen, she was indeed "a mom with lots of frosting." At a piano, she could fill a room with cheer, majesty, or anything in-between.

She was known for the way she welcomed and fed friends, her ability to remember small but important details, the way she carried herself with calm assurance, and her great love for and testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As an accomplished pianist, she taught hundreds of children throughout the years. Stephanie thrilled her students during the annual Halloween recital by dressing up as a bumble bee, Maleficent, or in other fabulous costumes. She shared her musical talents at church when playing the hymns, accompanying musical numbers, and playing the organ in the Draper temple.

Stephanie fell in love with David Alan Young at Brigham Young University. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City temple on August 4, 1976. Over a span of 20 years, she gave birth to eight beautiful children, starting with three girls and finishing with five boys. She instilled in her children the attributes of kindness, acceptance, gentleness, perseverance, determination, and above all, a devotion to God – attributes she embodied.

As her family grew and she claimed the title of grandma (a position that brought her especially great joy), she kept everyone knit together with strong traditions, boxes of chocolates, and Christmas pajamas. We still laugh at the wonderful wit found in her Easter treasure hunt clues, birthday cards, and keen one-liners. We will miss her laugh when solving a word puzzle, or guessing the plot twist of one of her favorite detective shows. Stephanie loved her country.

Driven by her strong faith and patriotism, she was always engaged in civic interests and up-to-date on current events.

Glimpses of her grand soul can be seen in her children: Kathryn (Jason Wood), Elizabeth (Matt Christensen), Mary (Dan Dyer), David (Rachel Condon), Jonathan (Jessica Bingham), Thomas, Matthew (Lisa Dickson), and Andrew (Sabrina Nielson), as well as in her 25 grandchildren. Stephanie is preceded in death by her father, Mark Benson, and her mother, Lela Wing Benson.

She is survived by her loving husband David, eight children, and beloved siblings Stephen, Stacey Ann, Margaret, Mary, and Michael.

We will celebrate Stephanie's life at a viewing and a funeral held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2535 E Newcastle Dr, Sandy, Utah 84093. Viewing: Tuesday, November 22, 6-8 PM MST Wednesday, November 23, 9:30-10:30 AM MST Funeral: Wednesday, November 23, 11 AM-12 PM MST

For those who are unable to attend in person the funeral will also be streamed: https://zoom.us/j/95191955991.

A private interment will take place after the funeral. Flowers may be sent to Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1950 E. 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092.