Marion Dean Young

Gunnison, Utah - Marion Dean Young, age 94, of Gunnison, Utah passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016. He was born March 21, 1922 in Widtsoe, Garfield County, Utah to Wesley and Irene Willden Young. Marion graduated in the class of 1940 from South Summit High School in Kamas, Utah and soon thereafter joined the U.S. Navy where he served in the Sea Bees for the duration of World War II. He married Carla Beverly Lewis on January 9, 1946 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple, and together he and Beverly raised nine children. Marion spent his career working as a building contractor. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served faithfully in many callings. Marion and Beverly worked as full time missionaries in the California Mission and later were called to serve as ordinance workers at the Manti Utah Temple. Marion enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, home building and upholstery. Marion is survived by his wife of 70 years, Carla Beverly Young of Gunnison,Utah, eight children, son Gary (Joy) Young of Roy Utah; son Brent (Becky) Young, of Provo Utah; a son Randy (Jerolyn) Young of Gunnison Utah; a son Mike (Mary) Young of Sweet Idaho; daughter Karla Yardley of Mapleton Utah; a son Dan (Stephanie) Young of Gunnison Utah; a daughter Sherie (Mike) Crandall of Springville Utah; and son James (Mindy) Young of Boise Utah. He is also survived by 34 Grandchildren and 58 Great Grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his son John Gilbert, Grandson Clint Anthony Young, Grandson Lance W. Young, Grandson Cory Shane Yardley, and son-in-law, Clair Thomas Yardley. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14th, at 11:00 AM in the Gunnison Utah Stake Center, 80 West Center, Gunnison, Utah. A Viewing will be held from 9:30 AM to 10-30 AM prior to services. Graveside will be at 3:00 PM at the Marion Kamas Cemetery, 711 East 2700 North, Marion, Summit County, Utah. Services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.