John Young Jr.

YOUNG - John Young Jr., age 77, of White Cloud, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. John was born on October 16, 1931 in Avoca, MI to John and Elizabeth (Mesarosh) Young Sr. and grew up in Sandusky, MI. John moved to Algonac, MI, where he was a Master Mechanic and owned and operated Young Service Center and later moved to the White Cloud area in 1978. John had worked at Kelvinator in Grand Rapids until its closing and then started work at Steelcase Corp. where he was a Journeyman/Machine Repair Machinist until his retirement in 1995. John enjoyed NASCAR, drag racing, fishing and hunting and working in his woodshop. John was a life member of the Newaygo VFW, Croton American Legion and the DAV. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he received one Purple Heart and 11 Bronze Stars. Survivors include his daughters, Cyndy (Martin) Ludwick of LeSeuer, MN, Pamela Urbanski of Standale, Sharon (Brad) Smith of White Cloud, Dawn (Robert) Snarski of White Cloud; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; his best friend, Sarah; his sisters and brothers, Frank (Dorothy) Young of White Cloud, Rose (Carl) Belger of Port Huron, Goldie (Joe) Kline of Bronson, MI, Joe (Patricia) Young of Port Huron; brother-in-law, Dale Johnson of Bronson, MI; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Patricia; his sister, Rosemary Johnson. Private memorial services will be held in White Cloud following cremation. Memorial contributions may be given to the Rennuci House of Spectrum Health. CRANDELL-WHITE CLOUD 1109 Court St. www.crandellfh.com 231-689-1492 or 1-888-358-8704