Robert V Young

Robert V Young

February 28, 1926 - Bend, Oregon

October 21, 2007 - Bend, Oregon

S1    US NAVY

WORLD WAR II

son. Clyde & Deloma (Agee) Young

m. Betty Lou Jones Young, August 15, 1954, Powell Butte

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Robert V. Young, of Bend, died Sunday of Alzheimer's disease. He was 81.

A graveside service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery.

Mr. Young was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Bend, the son of Clyde and Deloma (Agee) Young. He graduated from Bend High School. He married Betty Lou Jones on Aug. 15, 1954, in Powell Butte.

Mr. Young served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for the Deschutes County Sheriff's Department for 27 years, retiring in 1985. He was affiliated with the Elks Lodge, the VFW, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, the Deschutes County Historical Society, the Pioneers Club and Powell Butte Christian Church. He enjoyed weightlifting, travel and spending time with family.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Mark, of Bend; a daughter, Karla Harling, of Bend; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice, 2698 N.E. Courtney Drive, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: BEND BULLETIN