Frances Eileen Young

Frances Eileen Young, age 79, of Ithaca, died at her home on Friday, August 19, 2011.

She was born on September 21, 1931 in Alma, the daughter of Ira and Vera (Herron) Dickerson.  She married William Richard Young on August 3, 1952 in Ithaca.  She taught swimming for the Red Cross at Reed's Gravel Pit for many years.  She enjoyed arts and crafts and doing oil paintings.  She loved horses as a child.  She enjoyed traveling, especially going into the UP.  She also volunteered at school through the years, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Frances is survived by her husband, William; one son Bruce (Bozena) Young of Ithaca; her grandchildren:  Jacob and Farrah Gladding of Alma, Nacomie (Chad) Wallman of Vestaburg, and Georgina (Chris) Van Horn of Weidman; and 8 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two children, Vicky Lynn Young and Jerry Lee Young.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2011,  at 3:30 PM at the United Brethren Church in Ashley, with Pastor Jerry Drummond officiating.  Interment will follow in the Ithaca Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-3:30 PM at the church prior to the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ithaca Senior Activity Building. 

The family is being served by Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.