In Memory Of
Elwin E. Young
1932
2021
Elwin E. Young
September 8, 1932 — July 15, 2021
Elwin Eugene Young passed away July 15, 2021 in Beavercreek Ohio. He was born on September 8, 1932, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Theodore Roosevelt & Clara Jane (Neal) Young, the youngest of their four children. The family moved to Wabash, Indiana where Elwin worked in the family restaurant, The Klondike.
He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War, serving in Japan and Taiwan, working in communications. In 1960, he graduated from Manchester College in Indiana.
While at college, he met Mary Evelyn Shellabarger. They married in Beavercreek, Ohio, on July 14, 1957. They were married 50 years. She preceded him in 2008. He was also preceded by sisters Bernice and Marjorie and brother Donald.
He taught math at Beavercreek High School for 26 years and was instrumental in developing the computer science program at BHS. He served as president of the local teachers union. After retiring from BHS, he taught computer classes at the University of Dayton for 12 years.
He served in several positions in the Beavercreek Senior Club. He was active in Barbershop choruses in Xenia and Naples, was active in the Beavercreek Fire Department Auxiliary and helped with maintenance at Brethren Church Camp Woodland Alters.
Elwin married Marcia (Forler) Carter in 2010. They enjoyed raising several St. Bernards and spending winters in Florida. She survives.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Robert & Melissa and David & Mary; grandchildren Jason (Ashlee), Clara, Michaela (Chase), & Nick; and great-grandson Hugh, sister-in-law Roberta Shellabarger and brother-in-law Dan (Roberta Lee) Shellabarger.
He enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center and with family. He also enjoyed woodworking in his workshop. He traveled to many places over his lifetime. He loved hosting picnics at the family pond. He was a jack of all trades and master of many.
Friends may visit with the family at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd., from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm on Tuesday July 20, 2021.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Beavercreek Township Fire Department Auxiliary at 851 Orchard Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45434 in Elwin's honor.
He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War, serving in Japan and Taiwan, working in communications. In 1960, he graduated from Manchester College in Indiana.
While at college, he met Mary Evelyn Shellabarger. They married in Beavercreek, Ohio, on July 14, 1957. They were married 50 years. She preceded him in 2008. He was also preceded by sisters Bernice and Marjorie and brother Donald.
He taught math at Beavercreek High School for 26 years and was instrumental in developing the computer science program at BHS. He served as president of the local teachers union. After retiring from BHS, he taught computer classes at the University of Dayton for 12 years.
He served in several positions in the Beavercreek Senior Club. He was active in Barbershop choruses in Xenia and Naples, was active in the Beavercreek Fire Department Auxiliary and helped with maintenance at Brethren Church Camp Woodland Alters.
Elwin married Marcia (Forler) Carter in 2010. They enjoyed raising several St. Bernards and spending winters in Florida. She survives.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Robert & Melissa and David & Mary; grandchildren Jason (Ashlee), Clara, Michaela (Chase), & Nick; and great-grandson Hugh, sister-in-law Roberta Shellabarger and brother-in-law Dan (Roberta Lee) Shellabarger.
He enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center and with family. He also enjoyed woodworking in his workshop. He traveled to many places over his lifetime. He loved hosting picnics at the family pond. He was a jack of all trades and master of many.
Friends may visit with the family at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd., from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm on Tuesday July 20, 2021.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Beavercreek Township Fire Department Auxiliary at 851 Orchard Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45434 in Elwin's honor.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel
Service
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel
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