Vernon Young

March 14, 1940 - January 13, 2012

Vernon Dean Young was born on March 14, 1940 in Provo, Utah and passed away on January 13, 2012 at the age of 71 in Provo, Utah. He is the son of Daniel Brooks Young and Maxine Jasperson. Vernon graduated from Provo High School, served in the military, then worked as the head custodian at Brigham Young University for 30 years. He married Connie Lin Jacobson on June 14, 1962 in Ely, Nevada. After retiring, he worked with his son David, building a roofing business. He lived in Provo all his life, and was a member of the LDS Church. Vernon loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed car trips with the family. He is survived by his wife Connie, two sons: David V. (Shawnae) of Provo, Utah, and Mark Young of Lindon, Utah, daughter SueAnn Young of Lindon, Utah, and two sisters: Joyce Foxen and Jane Jackson, both of American Fork, Utah. He has 3 grandsons, Daniel, James, and Justin Young. He is preceded in death by his son Richard. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Pioneer 1st Ward, 376 North 700 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the church from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through his obituary at www.bergmortuary.com.