Name of Deceased: Okie Burgess Young
Date of Death: October 19, 2013
Place of Death: Western Plain Medical Center, Dodge City, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 1, 1919 at Williamson, West Virginia
Parents Name: Floyd & Pernia (Bevins) Young
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Okie married Mildred Rychlock on November 2, 1940. She died April 22, 1988.
He then married Gladys Eitel VanPelt May 26, 1990 at Scott City, KS. She survives.
He was the owner & operator of Fairlane Trucking Company, and previously bowled professionally, played semi professional baseball and softball, and was an avid golfer.
He was a member of the Shrine Club and was a Mason for nearly 60 years.
Mr. Young had been a Great Bend, KS resident, since 2011, coming from Valley Vista, AZ, Lake Havasu, AZ, and Clawson, MI.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Gladys Young, of the home
Four sons: Burgess Young and wife Maureen of Royal Oak, MI
Randolph Young and wife Donna of Troy, MI
Brian Young and wife Karen of Clawson, MI
Gary Young and wife Martha of Washington D.C.
Two daughters: Gloria Boomer and husband Gary of Levering, MI
Annette Kramer and husband Glen of Stafford, VA
Two step sons: Ryan Van Pelt and wife Ruth of Great Bend, KS
Regan Van Pelt and wife Bertie of McPherson, KS
One step daughter: Marlene Murphy and husband Larry, Scott City, KS
One son-in-law: Fred Crockett, Carp Lake, MI
15 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Troy Gilman; one son, Richard Young; a daughter, Pamela Crockett; and by one sister, Opal Calkins
SERVICE INFORMATION
Graveside Memorial Service: Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., with Military Committal Rites
Place of Graveside Service: Dighton Cemetery, Dighton, KS
Officiant: Pastor Danny Parker
Memorial Fund: Shrine Travel Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530