Jeffrey K. Young
Jeffrey K. Young was born September 4th, 1964 to Kay Moore Young and Terrance Young in St Louis, Missouri. He went to be with his Savior and Lord on November 6th, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri.
He married the love of his life, Lisa Ries Young on July 29th, 1983. He graduated from Oakville Sr High in 1982 and then joined the army national guard and attended college.
Jeff and Lisa had 4 children of their own and unofficially adopted several more-all whom he loved very much; Jason Michael Young, Jacob Carl Young (Chelsea Roggeman Young), Rebekah Kay Anne Young (fiancé Ric Price), Sarah Kay Young, and “adopted” children Kathryn Anne Barnes and Ashley Siegel.
More than anything in this world Jeff loved his grandkids; Damian Mathew Appel, Alexander William Charles Phillips, Scarlett Anne Marie Phillips, Elisha James Gryphon Young, Jackson Lee Crawley Price, Kegan Price, Rylee Price, Hudsyn Price, Maxx Price, Sophia Siegel, Sky Siegel, Matthew Rigger, Jr., and “Baby Boy” Young (to come).
His Siblings are Mark Young (Sherri) and Kelly Steiner.
Brothers-In-Law Randy Ries, Brian Ries and Kevin Ries; In-Laws are Judith Ries Schaper and Bernard Schaper and Samantha Ries.
Jeff’s Nieces and Nephews are; David Steiner, Amanda Steiner, Megan Young, Emily Young, Mary Ries, Connor Ries, Amy Ries, Kelly Ries, Casey Brogden, Emmalee Ries and Brooke Swehla.
Jeff was preceded in death by his mother Kay Young, father in-law Randy Ries, grandparents Earl and Marguerite Young, Virgil and Pauline Moore, AL and Rosemary Tyrey, and Milton Carl and Dolores Ries, Uncles Jackie and Gary Young, Scott and David Tyrey.
Jeff worked very hard his entire life in both the alarm and trucking industries to provide for his family.
His passion, beyond devotion to his family, was studying the word of God so he could teach others to love the Lord as much as he does. He spent countless hours of his life honoring God’s word by studying, debating, teaching and putting it into practice.
Jeff is a beloved husband, father, PawPaw, nephew, cousin and friend to many and Son of the King.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 10th at 7pm at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3025 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St Ann MO 63074. Donations may be made to gofundme.com/jeffrey-youngfuneral or to the American Heart Association.
Lisa, Jason & Family: I was so sorry 2 hear about Jeffs passing. I worked with him (Terry & Jason) in the alarm industry. Not only was Jeff a talented, articulate technician, but also a super nice person. Losing those we love is the hardest thing we face in life. Knowing God is with us & our loved ones & we have our cherished memories in our hearts forever, helps us make it through the loss. That & having our loved ones there 2 support us. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. My deepest sympathies as well. Hugs 2 U all…… Dee