Van D Young

Was born on September 13, 1950 to Romanzo William and Nelda Ludlow Young in Heber City Utah.  He passed away on April 27, 2026 from complications of a stroke.  He grew up in Fruitland Utah and graduated from Duchesne High School in 1968.  He went on from there and attended Snow College and wrestled for both college and high school. Van was a farmer for most of his life. He worked in construction at times. He enjoyed working on the farm, trailing cows and riding horses.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time up Current Creek.  He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Robert David and Emiline Faucet Young and Charlie and Lucy Sweat Ludlow.  His infant sister Maxine Young, nephew Scott Hoover, Neice Kallie Dawn Young and a Brother-in-law Blane Henry.  He is survived by his daughters, Vangie (Jeff) Neil, Kerri (Joe) Vigil, Marsha Young, Kim (J.P.) Hansen, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Brothers Bill (Shana) Young, Ross (Phyllis) Young, Russ Young, Sisters Evelyn Henry, Shirley (Allen) Smith and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Services will be held at The LDS Chapel located at 46250 W 6000 S Fruitland Utah on May 4, 2026 with a viewing from 10:30-11:30 and the funeral starting at 12:00. Interment will be held at the Fruitland Cemetery.