Gary Young
January 04, 2016
Gary Young
Des Moines
Gary Lynn Young was born October 18, 1954 and he passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home in Des Moines at the age of 61. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He liked riding motorcycles and enjoyed bike night. He also liked boating and working on cars. Gary retired from the Laborers Union Local 177. He was very dedicated to his children and family and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his children, Ashley (Jared) Charlet and Matthew (Sierra Persinger) Young; his parents, Marylin and Ole Thompson; sister, Rosalee (Jon) Driskill; sister-in-law, Shirley Young; the mother of his children, Kim Young; and other loving relatives and many special friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Harry Young and his brother, Larry Young.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 8 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. There will be a second visitation period from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., with funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, also at Hamilton’s. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tina
01/10/2016
Good by my love, until we meet again.
Carol Sporrer
01/09/2016
Gary will be missed. Your smiling eyes and contagious grin will be missed by many. Thanks for being my friend when I really needed one!
Jim Young
01/07/2016
RIP cousin, we had a lot of fun times together as kids. I wish I would have been closer to you as adults. I will miss that smile.
Kim Price
01/07/2016
Always loved, never to be forgotten. Rest in piece my friend. Prayers to the family.
Terri Artis
01/06/2016
I have known you over half my life. What a gentle giant you are. Those blue laughing eyes, and your kind heart. Can hardly remember when you weren't around!
My heart goes out to Kim, Matt, Ashley, and the rest of your family. You will be missed, my friend. Rest well, ride hard???? Terri
CLINT MCCONNELL
01/06/2016
FREINDS LIKE U R A RARE FIND I WILL MISS U PAL ALOT
Andy and Deb Lucas
01/06/2016
We will miss you a lot. We all shared some good stores and laughter. Your family will be in our prayer.
Sherry Locker
01/06/2016
A very sad time. With deepest condolences from The Walker family.
Florene Walker-Schroeder
01/06/2016
RIP Gary. Your wonderful smile and kind heart will be missed by all who knew you.
Jackie Strong
01/06/2016
Very sorry for your loss Matt & family. In the short time that I knew Gary, I always enjoyed visiting with him. A very kind person! My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the memories you hold dear.
Tina Reed
01/06/2016
I will miss you. You had a big heart and would do anything for anybody. You were a gentle and very loving man. I will remember all the good times! You have a special place in my heart. I will always love you. Prayers to the family.
Pam Smithson
01/06/2016
My heart is broken ...My face is sadden. Rest in peace Gary..I will miss your smile and your laughter.
You were a good man and only the good die young. I will remember you every day I look at the man cave in the backyard. Prayers to your family.