Van Lynn Young Van Lynn Young, 60, of Hayden, Colo., passed away on April 18, 2022. Van was born on April 21, 1961, in Bakersfield, Calif., to parents Lynn Young Jr. and Joy Baldwin. Van moved to Holbrook, when he was 4 years old and graduated from Holbrook High School (Go Roadrunners) in 1980. Van joined the Army National Guard June of 1981. Van married his first wife Lorraine Tohtsoni on Jan. 7, 1985. Van and Lorraine moved to the Phoenix, Metrepolitan area. Van and Lorraine had two children, Greg and Brad. Van supported his family as a pressman at the Arizona Republic for 20 plus years. Van moved to beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colo., in 2009-2010 after accepting a job as a pressman with the Steamboat Pilot Newspaper. Van met his devoted wife Pamela Reid in June of 2013, they married on Feb. 6, 2015. Van at the time of his passing was employed by SST (Steamboat Springs Transit) as a Transit Driver. Van took great pride in his job and exhibited driving skills that made his riders feel safe. Van formed many special friendships during his employment with SST and was well liked by his supervisors, co-workers and riders. Van always wore a big smile and carried a positive, joyful attitude. Van was a car mechanic by trade, taught by his father at a very young age. He loved being in his “prized garage” working on vehicles, especially Land Cruisers. Van loved hiking, snowshoeing, camping, fishing, movies, home improvement projects, and working on vehicles for family, neighbors and friends. Van had an eye for improving things and could fix any and everything. Van was very proud of his son’s Greg and Brad and was excited for their future endeavors. Van is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Reid of Hayden, Colo.; his two sons, Greg and Brad Young; and his bonus sons, Brian and Justin Reid. He was very proud to be known as Pappa Van to Brian’s three children and Justin’s three children. Van is also survived by his loving mother, Joy Simpson of Holbrook and his sweet sister, Laura Nielson, of Queen Creek. Van’s Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, at 1590 Porter Canyon Road in Holbrook. All friends and family are invited.