Verl Young

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Verl Young, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 13, 2014. He was born on August 19, 1924,on the same property he died on, to Thomas and Madeline Young in Grantsville, Utah. In 1949 Verl married Lois Koford, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from Grantsville High School in 1942. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Pacific Ocean Theater during World War II. Most of his career was spent in the salt industry. Verl loved to golf and work in his yard and garden. He loved the time he spent with his family and many friends. He was a member of the LDS church and held many positions. He was an amazing, kind, loving, example to his family and those he met. He always cared about others. He is survived by his wife, and 5 children: Verlene (Jere), Karen (Dick), Richard (Janae), Jim (Deb), Ken (Julie); 15 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arden, and sisters, Alice, Dorothy, Yvonne and Sydney. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18th at 11 a.m. in the LDS Church at 428 So Hale, with visitation one hour prior to services. There will also be visitation at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 17th from 6-8 p.m. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.