Memorial
Lester “Les” R. Young, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died November 26th, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services surrounded by his family.
Les was born in Cedar Rapids, IA in, 1933 to Roy and Dorothy (Hedlund) Young. Due to the death of his mother when Les was 5 years old, he lived with various extended family members. At age of 9 he was placed at the Quakerdale Home where he resided until being reunited with his grandmother and father.
Les served from 1950 -1953 in the US Army. Upon his discharge from the service he started working at Western Electric (AT&T) and retired as a Supervisor after 38 years of service. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing pool, and his “Paradise” cabin on the Wapsi where he thoroughly enjoyed entertaining his many grandchildren. He was united in marriage to Beverly Berry at the Shueyville Methodist Church in Shueyville, IA on October 13, 1991. They recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, his sons Pat (Patricia Gallagher), Dan (Julie), and Mike (Ellen) Young, Bev’s children Mark (Polly) Bornstein, Craig (Nancy) Bornstein and Gina (Bob) Johnson, 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. Regardless of your circumstance, father, grandfather, etc. Les was a friend to all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Dorothy.
There will be a visitation held on November 30th from 4-7 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom.
The family would like to offer their sincere and special thanks to St. Lukes and ManorCare Health Services staff for their exceptional care and service. Memorials may be made to the Cedar Rapids Public Library, local food banks, or any other of the multitude of charities dear to Les’ heart.