Obituary of Donald Jorden Young

Donald Jorden Young October 17, 1923 – October 22, 2017 53 Year Resident of Aptos A private committal with military honors will be held for Donald Young, who passed away peacefully at his home in Aptos, with his loving family at his bedside. He was 94-years-old. Mr. Young was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and served his country in WW II in the European theater. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge, surviving a serious shrapnel wound, the loss of a lung and frostbite. The recipient of the Purple Heart Award, he returned home to begin a career as an English professor which spanned over 35 years. Mr. Young attended Princeton University for his undergraduate studies and earned his Master's Degree from Harvard. He taught English at Williams College and at The Webb School in Claremont, California, before moving to Aptos in 1964. He was a familiar figure at Cabrillo College for 26 years, where he taught English and produced many theatrical events and performances. He was an accomplished poet and enjoyed writing fiction. Many fond memories will be cherished of his participation in the Aptos 4th of July parade. He and his loving wife of 60 years, Viviane, also led the parade on one occasion. He was a proud member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10110. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Viviane Young; his daughter and two sons: Mamiche, Jeffrey and Michael; his beloved grandchildren: Patricia and Silvia Romero and Paul Young; and his two brothers: Robert Young, Jr. and Peter Young. He will be laid to rest at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery at Fort Ord in a private ceremony. Contributions in his memory may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).