March 8, 2023

Merrie Gene Young
​ August 19, 1943 - February 16, 2023

Merrie Gene Powell Young, 79, was born Aug. 16, 1943, in Caster Valley, Calif. She attended Caster Valley Public Schools and earned an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. She married Robert Eugene Young in November 1963 until his passing in December 1994. She then married Jack Young in December 1996 until his passing in June 2015. She died a widowed woman. Merrie enjoyed growing flowers, baking bread and participating in activities with the Red Hat Ladies. She is survived by her two children with Bob: David and Heather (Marvin) Shepard; step children/nieces/nephews: Sandra (Butch) Jacke, Jeff Young, Conda (Tim) Poland, Melinda (Paul) Florchinger, Rachel (Randy) Martin. Granddaughters Devinne, Audrey and Ruth Shepard, Delacy and Desiree Landreth-Lloyd, Sage Tedds; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A get-together is being planned for this summer.