Dec. 15, 1945 – Dec. 20, 2006
Leonard Edward “Ed” Young Jr., 61, of Sweet Home, died on Dec. 20, 2007 at his home.
He was born in Concordia, Kan., to Dorothy Mae (Lambert) and Leonard Edward Young, Sr.
He lived on a farm and attended Cloud County’s one-room school. His family moved to Klamath Falls when he was a young boy.
He attended Klamath County schools until he joined the Marine Corp in 1963. He served in the Vietnam Conflict and reached the rank of Sergeant. He was proud to be a Marine; and while in Vietnam, he received numerous medals, including the Purple Heart.
Mr. Young married Maryann Diano in 1964, and they raised four children. They later divorced. He married Diane Windom in 2001.
His career history included Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, General Telephone and Electronics, San Diego Gas & Electric and CenturyTel.
Mr. Young coached football, as well as little league, Babe Ruth, and all-stars. He was well-respected by players and coaches alike. His most cherished rewards were letters from parents and plaques from coaches.
He also loved the outdoors and was an avid duck hunter and golfer.
Mr. Young is survived by wife, Diane of Sweet Home; daughters, Angela Bucio and husband, Daniel, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Denise Alves and husband, Randy, of Klamath Falls, and Suzanne Frei and husband, Nick, of Las Vegas, Nev.; son, David Young and wife, Kristie, of Vacaville, Calif.; sisters, Barbara, Carolyn and Deanna; brother, Ronald; stepchildren, Mike Windom and wife, Sara, of Central Point, Matt Windom and wife, Krissy, of Sweet Home; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Dec. 27 at Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel.
Final burial will be at Klamath Memorial Park in Klamath Falls.
Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.