Martha S. Young
January 21, 2013
Martha Young, 71, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Per her request, her body has been cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.
Martha was born August 24, 1941, in Sac City, Iowa, to Curtis and Myrtle Grooms. She was an executive secretary for various CPA firms throughout Des Moines. Martha loved being a grandmother, spending time with her grandchildren and attending all of their activities, and they loved her cooking. She was very close to all of her nieces and nephews, and had an extra special bond with her twin sister, Mary. Martha and her family spent the last 40 years at their second home on Holiday Lake. She also enjoyed following politics, music, and she had a great love of reading.
Martha is survived by her loving husband, Tom Young, Sr.; children, Tom Young, II, and Teri Douglas; stepdaughter, Tommi Ann (Greg) Adams; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Emma Young, and Amanda and Shane Douglas; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; twin sister and best friend, Mary; and sisters, Midge and Peggy. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-son, Tyler; and sisters, Nene and Doris.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards the family to be forwarded to the Melanoma Research Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kevin Duff
01/27/2013
Tom II - You have your mom's smile. She will live on in you and your family. I'm so sorry for your pain and loss at this time. I'm praying for you and your family and for your mom. May she rest in peace and please take comfort in knowing she lived a beautiful life, has a wonderful family, and now rests with our Lord and God. God bless each of you, Tom.
Larry Griffith
01/27/2013
I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. I remember fondly the many years that I worked with Martha and her sunny personality. Our sympathy to the family. Larry and Connie Griffith
Dave&Betty Steigleder
01/26/2013
Will miss you. Love to all the family.
Sharon Strait and family
01/26/2013
So sorry to hear of Martha's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
allen & kate whisenand
01/25/2013
Tom, wanting you to know we are thinking of you at your time of loss. Please contact us if there is any thing you need or we can do to help. Sincerely, Allen & Kate