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Violet Young

June 20, 1939 — November 22, 2017

Private graveside services for Violet Young, age 78, of Alden were held at the Alden Cemetery.  Rev. Kent Otterman officiated.

Violet died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home. 

Violet Young was born June 20, 1939 in Litchfield, MN, the daughter of Paul and Caroline (Thompson) Nimz.  She grew up and attended school in Frost.  On November 28, 1958 Violet was united in marriage to Larry Young at the United Lutheran Church of Frost.  Violet worked various jobs in the service department and dispatch with Interstate Power Co and later Alliant energy.  She was affiliated with Methodist churches and served on the Alden School Board.  She enjoyed bowling in her younger years, was a member of a card club and enjoyed reading.  Violet’s greatest enjoyment came from sitting in her 4-season porch facing the lake #windowmonitor

Survivors include her daughter, Joleen Ford; sons Dan (Sue) Young and Alan Young; grandchildren Joshua Ford, Jay Flatness and Brady Flatness; great grandchildren Alannah Flatness and Emma Flatness; brother-in-law, Don Amundson; sister-in-law Karen (Brad) Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; in-laws, Lester and Laura Young; sister, Virginia Amundson and sister-in-law Ramona (Clif) Sather.  

Memorials are preferred to Prairie River Camp 52792 80th St. Bricelyn, MN 56014

 

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