ALLEN EUGENE YOUNGMAN

1927 - 2016

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

ALLEN YOUNGMAN Obituary

Youngman, Allen Eugene, passed away on March 5, 2016 in Brea, CA. He was born and reared on a farm near Hecla, South Dakota on May 17, 1927. He was the "runt of the litter" from a family of nine sister and brothers. He graduated from Hecla High School in 1944. On May 16, 1945 he enlisted in the United States Maritime Service/Merchant Marines and served with them until June of 1948. On October 20, 1948 he went to work with the Union Oil Company in their research department located in Wilmington, CA. In 1951 the company moved it's research division to Brea, CA where he continued to be employed by them until his retirement in April of 1990 after 41 1/2 years of service as a senior research technician. Having never married he remained a lifelong bachelor. Hell anyone can get married, he would often say, but it takes someone special to be a bachelor. Youngman was a life member in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #5384 Brea, CA. He was a PUFL (paid up for life) member in the American Legion, Post 68, Hecla, SD; a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, lodge #339 in Fullerton, CA; and a member of the Moose Legion Lodge #203, Orange Coast, CA. He never passed the bar for a law degree, but it is certainly safe to say that there were very few bars that passed up by not going into them to say "howdy" and to wet his whistle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Youngman; sisters, Violet, Hazel and Mabel; and brothers, Elroy, Marvin, Howard, Lester and Ralph. Survivors include 10 nephew and nieces, various great nephew and nieces, and great-great- nephew and nieces. Arrangement have been handled by the Neptune Society and the cremated remains will be scattered into the blue pacific off the California coast. there will be no service as per his request. Youngman always said "if you can't say anything nice to my face while I'm alive, then don't go saying something about me after I'm gone."

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 8 to Mar. 13, 2016.

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Susan Parrish

April 4, 2017

Mr Youngman was a wonderful patient of ours here at Brea Ranch Dentistry , we were not aware he had passed last year . He would walk in with his cane and we would would try and get him to crack a smile which we would successfully do . Our hearts were full when he would come because he seemed so humble and strong . He will be missed in our office by the entire staff and Drs . Truly amazing man .....

Vicki Lennon

March 22, 2016

My father worked with Al at Union Oil until my dad joined the OC Sheriff's Office. Both of them lived in Brea for many years and exchanged Christmas cards. My 91 year old father called me tonight to tell me the sad news. R.I. P. Al..

March 14, 2016

Words can not express what a truly kind and gentle human Uncle Allen was. I think his obituary sums up his sense of humor. Forever in our hearts, we love you! Bob and Tiffany

John Bickel

March 12, 2016

I went to work at the Research Center in 1972. Al's brother Howard was my foreman. I only worked for Howard a short time when he turned ill and passed away. I eventually met Al and he was a very kind and humorous man. My mother worked at UCB and like most Breans, Al banked there. Everyone at the bank loved him. My folks would share a drink with Al once in awhile at the Club. They too spoke very highly of him. So long Al.

Kay Brassfield

March 11, 2016

Allen will be missed. He was a gentle, fun loving generous man. We always looked forward to his many visits in Grapeview, Washington, usually on his way driving to or from South Dakota. He enjoyed his traveling.
Allen's mother Mary was my Grandmother Emma's sister. We all grew up knowing her as she visited often.
We have been blessed to have had Allen in our life and will have great memories of him. He was a much loved Cousin.
With Love and Sympathy,
Kay Stevens Brassfield
and husband, Morgan

Nancy (Youngman)Matthew

March 11, 2016

Uncle Allen, You were a great Uncle, and I will miss you! I will treasure the times that you made a point of you,I and my family getting together, no matter where I just moved to,or if it would be out of the way,for you back to Hecla. As I grew older, we would talk about all of the questions I had about our family History. Now I will just have to look in our treasured "Youngman" book that you compiled,that is to be carried on thru out the family. You were the last of my Dads, siblings to leave us, and there is already a void. I know you are in a much better place, free of pain, and continuing on with the family get togethers. Love to you always!

Chuck Lockhart

March 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of knowing this great guy for many years. I always said, you'd never meet a nicer guy the him! He was a long time customer of mine when I owned Brea Mobile. He will truly be missed. You take care Al and one day I'll see you on the other side!Chuck

Carleen Riley

March 9, 2016

Oh my goodness, I loved this man! I can just see him sitting on a bar stool stirring up some commotion. Al always made me laugh. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many. Hugs to Youngerman...(I always called him that)

Raymond Colley

March 9, 2016

Al has always been a dear friend to us and we were privileged to have been able to know him and share many happy hours at the Brea VFW. He loved his country and no one could ever question his patriotism. He had a wonderful sense of humor and we were always delighted to see him. We will miss him dearly and our prayers and sympathies go out to his family. Ray and Linda Colley, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

March 9, 2016

Love and Miss you Uncle Allen!!

Fred Stott

March 8, 2016

Al was a fixture of the Brea community for over 50 years. He showed a passion for the love of his country as being a patriot and proudly displaying the American flag everyday outside his apartment along Brea Blvd for over 20 years. Al was kind to everyone he met and always greeted you with his one of a kind sense of humor. Al's family and friends will miss Uncle Al, as the man was truly one of a kind.

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