Jerry L. Young Jerry L. Young, 73, of Holbrook peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2021, at his home in Holbrook. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, at the Holbrook Elks Lodge, located at 714 Elkdom Ave. in Holbrook. Jerry was born on Aug. 10, 1947, in Holbrook to his parents, Joseph L. and Genavieve (Rhoton) Young. Jerry grew up in Holbrook and on the Navajo Reservation, graduating from the Holbrook High School Class of 1965. Jerry had a deep love of country and following high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 4, 1965. He served on the USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7) and received his honorable discharge on Sept. 9, 1968, at the Naval Station in Norfolk, Va. Jerry was deeply involved in his community and was a member of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse for over 21 years. He enjoyed helping with the search and rescue, and participating in delivering the mail through the Pony Express once a year. He was also an active member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Holbrook Lodge No. 2450. Jerry was most proud of his family and each held a special place in his heart. He will be deeply missed by all those whom he dearly loved but none more than by his beloved family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jana Young of Holbrook; four daughters, Tara Young, Kara (Cole) Schumann, Crystal (Todd) Thompson and Susann (Michael) Holland; 10 grandchildren, Kalyn Thompson, Savannah Young, Emily Cheney, Alexis Holland, Autumn Jeffers, Terrance Cheney, Jada Schumann, Neliah Schumann, Mia Schumann and Cole Schumann Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Jorden Cheney and Arizia Garcia; brothers, Joe and Jack Young; and a sister, Marsha Young. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
