RIVER HEIGHTS, UTAH: Alfred England Young, 85, died Friday, March 21, 2008 in North Logan.

He was born July 13,1922. He was the third of 13 children born to Einar A. and Ruby England Young.

He grew up in Logan and River Heights. He went to grade school in Logan, South Cache High and Logan High. In 1941 he worked in N.Y.C. youth program going to night school at USU. There he learned a trade as a General Metals Worker. He left Cache Valley the same fall to seek employment in San Diego, California where he used his new metal working skills crafting B-24 bombers. He soon became the lead man on his shift.

While Al was in the Marine Corps, he served in the Marshall Islands, where his duty was to be the aircraft sheet metal repairman for the Third Marine Air Wing. He was honorably discharged in May of 1946.

Alfred joined the active Army Reserve in 1950 and served in this program until March of 1978 where he received many medals and commendations. He immensely enjoyed service to his country and the close associations with people in the Reserve.

On Aug 20th 1946 he married his sweetheart IlaBeth Summers. They were blessed with four daughters: Ann, deceased(Lynn) Facer, of Smithfield: Elaine Roberts of Logan: Marina (Gerald) Heidt of Nibley: Lynne (Rich) Eckburg of Hyde Park. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Ilabeth passed away February 15th 1979.

Al then married Bonnie B.Davis in June 21st 1980. With this marriage, he inherited five more children: Linda (Jay) Lundberg of Phoenix, Arizona: Brenda (Don) McCulloch of Hyde Park: Rio Davis (Christine) of Hyde Park: Cindy,deceased (Archie) McDonald of Smithfield: and Jeanette (Ivan) Hooley of Newton.

Al and Ilabeth together built a snug little cabin in Island Park, Idaho This is where many days were spent, and memories made. After IlaBeth’s passing, Bonnie and Al continued the family tradition of spending as much time “up north” that they could.

Alfred was employed for 30 years by the Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, working at the Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah. Here he developed a great and sincere love for the Navajo people. Ya-ta-hay was a common phrase in Al’s daily dialogue.

Al served in many capacities in the American Legion as well as the River Heights town council. He was a member of of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he was a member of the High Priests.

Alfred was always an avid sportsman. Swimming, hiking, bicycling, golfing, snowmobiling, hunting, and most of all, fishing. Fly fishing was his favorite.

He has 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 26 step grandchildren and 27 step great grand children, with 4 on the way.

The Family would like to thank all the staff and residents of Pioneer Lodge, as well as Dr. Salisbury, neighbors, and friends for all their kindness and thoughtful acts throughout Al’s life.

Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday March 25th,2008 at the Providence Stake Center, 800 South 600 East in River Heights. Friends and family may call from 6:00-8:00 pm Monday at Allen Hall Mortuary 34 East Center in Logan and from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Monday at the church prior to services. Interment will be at the Logan Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at Allen Mortuaries.