Mary M. Young

Mary M. Young passed away on January 14, 2023, a little more than two weeks from her 102nd birthday. She died peacefully at Pikes Peak Hospice following a brief hospitalization at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. Mary is survived by her daughters, Linda Young, Rhonda Young, and Debbie (Chuck)Wilkins; grandchildren, Meggan Thompson (Randy), Amy West, Erin Tankersley, and Mike(Bonnie) Hanneman; great-grandchildren, Chris Tatman, Justin Thompson, Lucy Thompson and Rachel Hanneman; and many cherished family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by husband, Lloyd A. Young to whom she was married for 57 years; and by parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mary was born in Meadville Missouri on February 2, 1921. She grew up on a farm, attended school in a one room schoolhouse, and graduated from Chillicothe, Missouri Business College. During World War II, Mary lived with an aunt in East Orange, New Jersey and commuted daily to New York City, where she worked for The Western Electric Company. Mary shared vivid memories of the New York City she grew to know and love, among them: Watching giant ships leaving the harbor to carry troops to Europe, enjoying performances of the Rockettes, and standing atop the Empire State Building. After the war ended and Lloyd returned from North Africa and Italy, they wed and moved west, settling in Pueblo, Colorado. Mary enjoyed camping, fishing, and water skiing and in later years, she and Lloyd took up square dancing, and hiking and biking Pueblo’s nature trails. They enjoyed road trips throughout the Western U.S. Mary was also a gifted cook, an avid reader and crossword puzzle hobbyist. Mary cherished many friendships with neighbors, friends, and relatives near and far. These people meant the world to Mary, and her family is grateful to all for a lifetime rich in experiences and memories. Mary’s family extends special thank you to Dr. Thomas Gaide and his staff for their many years of service as her primary care physician. We also thank the doctors, nurses, and other medical staff at Penrose Hospital and Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs, CO. Your professionalism and caring during Mary’s final days was comforting and will not be forgotten. Mary will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery during a private family service.

Mary M. Young

February 2, 1921 - January 14, 2023