Glen A. Young
Glen was born June 30th 1924 in Pleasant Grove Utah, to an elated Hyrum Smith Young and Lucy Muir Young. He was the youngest and last surviving member of his 7 siblings.
Always the charming and talented young man, Glen showed an aptitude for athletics and sportsmanship early on; receiving accolades in basketball during his high school career and on to play against the Harlem Globe Trotters during his volunteer duty as a Pharmacist’s Mate with the US Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Barracks, NSD in Clearfield Utah.
Athletics were always a passionate pursuit and a continued theme throughout Glen’s life; basketball, baseball, and hunting listed among his many talents, but all were overshadowed by his exceptional skiing ability. His natural form and grace made him a wonder to watch on the hill and also provided the foundation for his avid ski career. Beginning in Sun Valley Idaho, he developed a prestigious name for himself teaching lessons to people such as Henry Fonda, The Vanderlips and other celebrities. While on a visit to the Vanderlip’s home in Palos Verdes California, Glen was asked to manage the Portuguese Bend Riding and Beach Club. Glen was responsible for the first ocean view arena that drew riders and spectators alike from near and far. His influence and guidance helped many young riders pursue their passion and love for horsemanship.
But his love for skiing drew him once again to the mountains and white slopes of Yakima, WA where he ran a ski school in White Pass and then on to establish Ski Professionals Inc. at Ski Acres in Snoqualmie Pass, WA.
As recognition for his skiing ability and achievements, Glen was chosen to be one of five instructors for the National Demonstration Team representing the United States at the International Ski Instructors Congress in Bad Gastein, Austria. Twenty-two nations were represented but the exceptional techniques of the US team had them recognized as ‘one of the three major skiing powers in the world,’ and ‘they returned home, leaving behind them a very impressed Europe.’ Glen continued to share his love of skiing throughout his life and his family were all blessed to learn and share that passion from a very young age.
Husband, father, grandfather and honored serviceman, Glen A. Young, died peacefully on January 23rd 2011 @ 6:30am, surrounded by his beloved family.
Glen is survived and deeply missed by his 8 daughters; Jan Cunningham, Derry Aker, Lori Miller, Crissi Baldwin, Kari Bennett, Stephanie Castle, Michelle Lambright and Jennifer Hagstrom.
His 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren were all blessed to meet him and share many wonderful memories.
Please join us for a celebration of Glen’s life on February 18th 2011 @ 1:30pm at the Tahoma National Cemetery.
Tahoma National Cemetery
18600 Southeast 240th Street
Kent, WA 98042- 4868