JOSEPH   A. YOUNG 

Joseph A. Young, age 47 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away at his Great Bend home on Friday, March 24, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Joe was born on April 11, 1969 at Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Bernard C. and Teresa E. (Felton) and grew up and attended school in Pratt, Kansas. Joe worked as a carpenter in the construction trade for many years, and also worked in landscaping. He was united in marriage to Linda (Thimesch) Leslie on November 16, 2002 at Hutchinson, Kansas.   The couple lived in Colorado and Hutchinson, Kansas prior to moving to Great Bend three years ago.   Joe was a perfectionist in everything he did, and loved gardening, landscaping, fishing, and had a special love for his grandchildren.   Joe was also a huge K U fan.

Joe is survived by his wife, Linda Young of Great Bend, Kansas; one stepson, Garret (and his wife, Amie) Leslie of Hutchinson, Kansas and one step-daughter, Brandi Leslie of Hutchinson, Kansas; two grandchildren, Ally and Gracie Leslie; four brothers: William “Bill” (and his wife, Clovis) Young of Pratt, Kansas, Mike (and his wife, Jane) Young of Hays, Kansas, Wesley (and his wife, Diane) Young of Hutchinson, Kansas and Ken Young of Great Bend, Kansas; one sister, Donna Gould of Hutchinson, Kansas. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Kathy Brown; and one sister-in-law, Dana Young.

Cremation has been chosen. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Larry Schumacher officiating.   Inurnment will take place in Pleasant View Cemetery at Sawyer, Kansas at a later date.   Memorial donations are designated to the St. Rose Health Center Endowment Fund for Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice in Great Bend, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

 

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS   67530

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