Hannah Young

On January 13, 2025, Hannah Young passed away peacefully in her sleep in the midst of a severe respiratory illness. She was the cherished daughter of Amy and Brandon Young, beloved sister to Christopher Young, and a devoted dog mom to her faithful companion, Oakabae.

Hannah was a bright and curious soul who explored many educational and career opportunities in her search for her true passion. She began her journey by studying culinary arts at OTech, earning her diploma. She later attended Weber State University, where she developed a love for creative writing and the literary arts program. While pursuing her studies at WSU, she worked at Wasatch Christian School, where she discovered her passion for teaching. Determined to become an educator, she began taking classes to fulfill her dream. Hannah poured her heart into her students, always finding creative ways to engage them through fun crafts, games, and dressing up for special occasions.

Hannah’s life was filled with adventures. She loved traveling almost as much as she loved her family and students. Always planning her next journey, she explored Italy, Germany, Austria, France, England, Ireland, and her favorite destination, Peru, where she developed a taste for chicha morada, a purple corn drink that she adored. Hannah’s travels were a reflection of her adventurous spirit and love for experiencing the world.

Hannah was a kind and compassionate soul who always sought to help others and ensure they were doing well. Her many talents included cooking, and though she had her share of culinary experiments, such as the infamous Thai soup spaghetti sauce, her creations were frequently delicious and inventive. Known for her humor and creativity, she often embraced her inner “Swedish Chef” in the kitchen.

In 2024, Hannah faced significant physical and mental health challenges, including several operations that took a toll on her well-being. Despite these hardships, she remained honest and brave in sharing her struggles. In a heartfelt social media post during Thanksgiving, she wrote:

“To those who know, and those who don’t, this year has been the hardest year of my life, and some days it feels like the kicks keep coming. BUT, I’m thankful for my endlessly supportive family, my kind friends Joseph and Ashley who have been rocks. I am also thankful for my bosses and coworkers Amanda, Natalie, and Jodi who have been understanding and gentle, letting me have the time off I needed to recover from my nervous breakdown. The McKay-Dee Hospital for their wonderful staff at the BHU. I’m thankful for my professor and school for helping me find my passion and fire for writing again. I’m thankful for Oakabae, and lastly, I’m thankful I’m here.”

Hannah’s courage in sharing her journey was inspirational. She worked hard to make great strides towards improving her mental health disorder. In the last couple of months, she was remarking how happy she was every day. If you are struggling with your mental health, please know you are not alone and there is help. It does get better. Hannah was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her funny, charming, and kind soul.

Hannah is survived by her parents, Amy and Brandon; her brother Christopher; grandparents, Jeff, Kathy, Art and Evona; her aunt, Sara; uncles, Paul Byrd and Ted Young; her cousins, Marcus and Lucas; cat nephew, Blitz and her beloved dog, Oakabae, who was her world. She was preceded in death by her, Aunt Katie. 

A Celebration of Hannah’s life will be held on January 25, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Burch Creek 7th Ward, 3680 Eccles Avenue in Ogden, UT. Please join us to share memories and honor the beautiful life Hannah lived. To honor Hannah’s favorite pastime, the family requests you wear your favorite Disney or travel destination shirts.