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Jerome Young Obituary

Jerome F. "Jerry" Young, age 71, died June 29 at home after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 29, 1933 to Louis and Marie Young. He is survived by his loving wife, Athena "Ernie", who he was married to for 50 years, (they were married June 19, 1955 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs); son, Tim (Nancy); daughter, Debbie (Martin Frappolli); and granddaughters: Brittany and Amelia. He is also survived by eight brothers: Charles, Jude, Joseph, John, James, Paul, Eugene and Daniel; five sisters: Pearl Bongner, Veronica Kelly, Mary McGuire, Roberta Gooch, and Rita Hill; and numerous nephews and nieces. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Leon, Tom and Ray. Jerry served in the Army and was stationed at Ft. Carson where he met his wife. He was a manager of a moving company for 30 years. In his lifetime he enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, golf, traveling, and doing woodworking as gifts and an occasional trip to Cripple Creek. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Evergreen Funeral Home  1830 E. Fountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1128 E. Boulder  Colorado Springs. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund through the church office.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 3, 2005.

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Peter FURGIUELE

July 7, 2005

Debbie & Marty:



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.



Peter, Cara, Erica & Sean

John Fink

July 5, 2005

Debbie and Marty,



We are so sad to hear of the passing of Deb's father. Ultimately, your fond memories of the happy times with him will help to ease the loss that you now feel.



We're thinking of you.



John and Terry Fink

Patricia Darcy

July 4, 2005

I have so many kind memories of Jerry when we worked at Federal/Moore & Moore. I was almost totally deaf but Jerry always "heard" for me and helped me so very much. God Bless all of you at this time. Jerry and Leon can again argue in a happier place now.

Jerry & Gail Hines

July 3, 2005

May you rest in peace with the Lord and know you were loved by all who knew you. We will miss you very much. Our thought and prayers are with your family, God Bless you

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