It is with heavy hearts we share with you that our beloved parents, Thomas and Shirley Young, passed peacefully within hours of each other on Friday, April 9, 2021. Our hearts are broken to lose them both but, we are blessed that they walked together through the Gates of Heaven into Eternity.
Thomas Edward Young was born on October 28, 1939 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Thelma (Schuck) Young. Shirley Ann Young was born February 17, 1944 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Deso Butler and Betty (Jacoby) Klipping. On December 1, 1961, Thomas and Shirley were united in marriage, sharing 59 loving years together.
Thomas loved reading, and sitting on the front porch swing when the weather was nice. Shirley loved watching old movies, trips to the casino, playing Bingo and always looked forward to Christmas. Together, they loved spending time with family and enjoyed watching the grandchildren grow.
They are survived by their three children, Thomas (Karen) Young, Michelle (Mike) Cain, and Nichole Ruiz, all of Findlay; seven grandchildren, Kylie, Kelton, and Katie Young, Tyler, and Blaize Cain, Mercedes Wells, and Nevaeh Ruiz; and one great-granddaughter, Kennedy Cain. Also surviving are Thomas’s brothers, Richard, Ronald (Janet), and David (Teresa) Young; his sisters, Phylis (Dwayne) Vogel, Sharon (Don) Shock, Marsha (Ron) Myers, Vicky (Terry) Holly, and Karen McConaha. Shirley’s brother, Mike (Stephanie) Feagles; her sisters, Janet (Ron) Young, Beverly (Ed) Settlemire, Donna (Mike) Long, and Kathy (Mike) Owens. In addition to Thomas’s mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Terri Young.
Friends and family may visit from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). A memorial service will be held in conclusion of visitation on Friday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Jim Klausing officiating. Memorial contributions in their memory may be made to the Family in c/o Hufford Family Funeral Home.
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