In Memory Of
Joseph G. Young
1931
2020
Joseph G. Young
August 30, 1931 — February 26, 2020
Mr Joseph Gordon Young passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020, at the Veterans' Home in Batavia, NY. Mr Young leaves behind his loving wife Harriet of 68 years; three children - Patricia Jo Ferguson (Richard), Jeffery Young (LuAnn), and Larry Young; and four grandchildren - Veronica, Sarah, Ariel and Brandon Young.
Joe, as he was called, was born on August 30, 1931, in Corning, NY where he was the youngest of 5 children. Following high school graduation, he spent time in the Army, worked on a farm, then worked at Foster Wheeler Corp for 12 years, and Eastman Kodak for 27 years. He was a certified welder and welding instructor at both Foster Wheeler and Eastman Kodak.
Mr Young was a skilled craftsman, focusing on woodworking. He rebuilt, remodeled and upgraded each home he owned over the past 60 years. In recent years, Joe built wooden toys each year for distribution to local children. He was known for making wooden signs and cabinets in his community and created beautiful decorative wooden pieces. His wood shop was his second home. When he wasn't working with wood, Joe was restoring his many old classic tractors.
A love of the outdoors was evident throughout Joe's life. Camping was a main attraction for the family as his children were growing up. Annual vacations were always camping experiences. Starting with a tent, moving on to pop-up campers, a pull-behind camper, and, finally, a 5th-wheeler, these were useful equipment not only for vacationing but also a necessity when Joe was volunteering with the SOWERS.
Throughout his lifetime, Joe was always active in his church community. At one time, he and his wife assisted with a church plant, hosting the new congregation in their home every week.
After retirement, Joe utilized his trade skills and his love for volunteer mission work through working with the S0WERS group. With his wife, he traveled to many sites to refurbish Christian camps and schools over a ten year period. They consider this a most rewarding
and enjoyable time in their life together.
Mr Young's friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at a Memorial service to be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 7th at Pearce Memorial Church on Buffalo Rd, North Chili, NY.
Joe, as he was called, was born on August 30, 1931, in Corning, NY where he was the youngest of 5 children. Following high school graduation, he spent time in the Army, worked on a farm, then worked at Foster Wheeler Corp for 12 years, and Eastman Kodak for 27 years. He was a certified welder and welding instructor at both Foster Wheeler and Eastman Kodak.
Mr Young was a skilled craftsman, focusing on woodworking. He rebuilt, remodeled and upgraded each home he owned over the past 60 years. In recent years, Joe built wooden toys each year for distribution to local children. He was known for making wooden signs and cabinets in his community and created beautiful decorative wooden pieces. His wood shop was his second home. When he wasn't working with wood, Joe was restoring his many old classic tractors.
A love of the outdoors was evident throughout Joe's life. Camping was a main attraction for the family as his children were growing up. Annual vacations were always camping experiences. Starting with a tent, moving on to pop-up campers, a pull-behind camper, and, finally, a 5th-wheeler, these were useful equipment not only for vacationing but also a necessity when Joe was volunteering with the SOWERS.
Throughout his lifetime, Joe was always active in his church community. At one time, he and his wife assisted with a church plant, hosting the new congregation in their home every week.
After retirement, Joe utilized his trade skills and his love for volunteer mission work through working with the S0WERS group. With his wife, he traveled to many sites to refurbish Christian camps and schools over a ten year period. They consider this a most rewarding
and enjoyable time in their life together.
Mr Young's friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at a Memorial service to be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 7th at Pearce Memorial Church on Buffalo Rd, North Chili, NY.
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