Obituary

James Thomas Young

James Thomas Young

James Thomas Young, age 55 returned to his heavenly home on Friday, October 3, 2008. He was born August 31, 1953 in Provo, Utah to Lawrence J. and Gloria Carter Young. James was raised in Provo where he graduated from Provo High and Brigham Young University with a B.S.degree in Political Science. He served an LDS mission in Milan, Italy. In his early married years he worked at Geneva Steel as a foreman and later as Vice President of Public Relations. He also worked with the Utah Valley Travel Council and most recently with Aflac Insurance in Redlands, California. He married Mary Ann Last in the Salt Lake Temple in 1978 and they are the parents of four children.

James will be remembered for his enthusiasm of politics and involvement in numerous local and state campaigns. He was the President of Children's Aid Society where he was actively engaged in adoption work and instrumental in assisting with the adoption of numerous children from Guatemala. James had a passion for travel, visiting over thirty countries. His children fondly remember many fun family vacations. He was part of the Utah County delegation to the 2002 Olympics and was involved in planning and preparation for the Games in SLC.

"Dad, our time here with you was cut short, but we know we will see you again in heaven and have more time to be together. Until then, we will always remember your sarcastic humor, Costco runs, trips to the gas station for chocolate donuts and diet coke, Angel's baseball games, shopping, family trips, midnight phone calls, family dinner, and most of all your hugs and kisses. We love you Dad and know that you will be watching over us."

James is survived by his parents, brother Dell (Vicky) Young, Pleasant Grove, UT, sister Becky (Scott) Ward, Provo, UT, children C.J. Young, Redlands CA, J.T. (Carly) Young, Herriman, UT, Jamie Young, Provo, UT and Kelli (Lyman) Crisler, Provo, UT, and grandchildren, Boston and Jocelyn Young and Taylor Crisler.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View First Ward Chapel, 650 E. Stadium Ave., Provo. Friends may call Friday, October 10, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary 185 E. Center Street, Provo and Saturday at the Chapel prior to funeral services from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be at Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com.