Joseph L. Young, 95, of Colorado Springs passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010. He was born October 13, 1915 to Leroy and Mary Blanche (Harris) Young in Winona, Minnesota. He was married to Carol Savage on August 22, 1940. He spent 40 years farming in Kimball County, Nebraska before retiring and moving to Colorado Springs in 1975. He and his wife were active members of First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs.

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years Carol M. Young; brother Curtis Young; sons Dr. Larry J. Young and Dwight A. Young. He is survived by sons Marvin (Linda) Young and Dean (Linda) Young; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at The Lehmberg Chapel, First United Methodist Church,  Colorado Springs, Colorado, followed by burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.