Barbara Young 1934 - 2016
Barbara "Barb" D. Young, 82, died July 29, 2016, at 9:10 p.m. at her residence. Barb was born March 3, 1934 in Lima to the late Lloyd and Gertrude (Jordan) Leigh. On Feb. 13, 1975 she married Robert "Peewee" Young who preceded her in death on May 21, 2004.
Barb was a homemaker and enjoyed volunteering at the Et Cetera Shop and Richland Manor.
Survivors include two daughters, Terry (Mike) Downey of Bluffton, Elizabeth "Liz" (James) Serin of Findlay; a son, Tony (Debbie) Chidester of Findlay; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her companion Robert "Bob" Hower of Bluffton.
Barb was preceded in death by a brother, John Wetzel.
A memorial service was held Aug. 1, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Mike Downey officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Robin Rogers Adult Weekend Camp for Scholarships.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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