Paul E. Young and Nellie Mae (Heron) Young welcomed their first son, Glen Elmer into the world on Christmas Day, December 25, 1917. As a young boy he lived with his parents on the homestead on Cherry Creek, north of Terry, Montana where his father ranched and broke horses. He learned at a young age how to ride and properly care for them. When he was 5 years old, the family moved to Terry. Paul bought the transfer and ice business. Everything was still done with horses and wagons. Glen learned the business at an early age. He attended school in Terry. In the summertime, quite a lot of town people had barns they could keep milk cows in. They would pay Glen $2 per month to take the cows to Paul’s pasture for the day to graze and then Glen would bring them back in the evening. He gave his father half the money because it was his pasture. There were usually 10 to 12 head, so that meant $10 to $12 per month. That was quite a lot of money for a child. In 1932, his father and Sid Johnson, who both had a lot of horses, got together and decided to send Glen out to ride with the CBC’s (Chapple Brothers Company) to represent them in gathering and branding of their horses. Everyone’s horses ran together on the range. Glen would make sure Paul and Sid’s horses didn’t get shipped off with those belonging to Chapple Brothers. At that time, the CBC’s was the largest and wildest horse operation in America. Quite an experience for someone his age. While in school, Glen worked for his parents, who also owned and operated the drayline in Terry. They had a contract to carry mail between the post office and the trains and to transfer freight from the Northern Pacific and Milwaukee railroads, besides lumber, coal and anything from stores to customers. Glen took over the business upon graduation from high school in 1936. That same year, he married his high school sweetheart, Juanita McLarnon. They lived in a small house in Terry. Their first child, Gail was born in 1937 followed by their first son, Paul Dennis who was also born on Christmas day, December 25, 1938, Sandra, Kent and Cyndy.
Glen enlisted in the U.S. Army and went to boot camp. Just when he was ready to ship out to Japan, the bomb was dropped and he was sent home. Glen was an exceptional bronc rider. He was never bucked off a horse. He also enjoyed music and in fact played guitar and sang in his younger years. In 1942, Glen went to Roswell, New Mexico to build Air Force bases. The family later moved. They returned to Terry a few years later. He was determined to stay home, but ended up traveling to Alaska to work on building the Al Can highway. Glen worked for several road construction companies through the years. This took him to Colony, Wyoming in 1974 to haul bentonite. A year later he was back to Alaska, where he worked hauling gravel until he retired from the Union in 1985. He moved to Belle Fourche, South Dakota to once again haul bentonite. That is where he met his future wife Vicki Davis. They were married December 31, 1991 in Belle Fourche. They later moved to Miles City, where they resided until his death. Glen had been in Friendship Villa for the past few years. Glen would have celebrated his 100th birthday December 25, 2017. He lived 36,383 days. He passed away August 5th with family by his side.
Glen is survived by his wife, Vicki (Davis); sons: Paul Dennis (Chris) Young of Miles City, MT; and Kent (Margo) Young of Belle Fourche, SD; and his daughter Cyndy (Marc) Schimke of Phoenix, AZ; a stepdaughter Tiffany Catlett of Florida; and his father-in-law Al Davis of Belle Fourche, SD. He had thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Chet, Eugene and Alvin; his sister Lila (Dan) Hewitt; daughters: Gail Bibeau and Sandra Binder; grandson Michael Bibeau and granddaughter Bree Elena Young.
Military Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 10, 2017
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 10, 2017
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
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Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Jeff Virag says
To the family: Sorry for your loss. My sympathy. Jeff
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So sorry for your loss, Vicki and family. My heart hurts for you.
BONNIE ASHLEY CURRAN says
I am so sorry for the passing of Glen. It was always a pleasure to see him. I wasn’t around yet when the family lived next door to us in Terry, but do remember my Mother telling stories. Many years later my husband Bud Curran and i enjoyed some good times with him and family at Parkers. Glen had such a gift for telling stories. He could always make me laugh. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy and Jim says
Please accept our condolences for your loss of Glenn. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Larson says
Dear Cyndy,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts & prayer go out to all of your family during this difficult time. May your memories give you all comfort and peace. Blessings to all.
James says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. What seems to be a long life is never long enough where our loved ones are concerned. Our Heavenly Father Jehovah feels the same way. That is why He has promised to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises be a soothing balm for your grieving hearts.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Sending prayers and sympathy to all.
Janet Buraas Klein says
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Young family. Glen was an amazing man and led such a full and interesting life. May he rest in peace~
Hazel Stabler says
My sympathies to Glen’s family. Bob worked with him on many construction jobs. I will never forget his laugh!
Carol Schuetzle says
Vicky and family so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Big hugs and God blessing to you all.
Carol (LaRose) & Warren Schuetzle
Leslie Manning says
Great man and will be missed
Norman Willson says
I can remember Glen coming to Mom & Dad’s card parties back in the early 40’s at our ranch in the Pine Hills. I rode with Glen’s dad Paul when I was a youngster. I’ve heard a lot of stories from Glen about his horse Chub. He was always enjoyable to visit with as we talked about the old days. Happy Trails to You, Pard.
Todd and Cindy Larsen says
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, we have many wonderful memories of fun times with Glen. Todd has always admired him as a real cowboy. He will be missed.
Mary Ann Wells says
Condolences to all the family. Thoughts and prayers for your loss. Sincerely, Mary Ann Wells 3
Jim and Ann Willson says
Dennis and Beaver and family sorry about your Dad. 99 years is a good long life. I always enjoyed visiting Glen when I would see him. My Dad broke horses for Glen’s Dad Paul and also did Dirt work building dikes down on Powder River for irrigating hay ground.
RIP Glenn
Jim and Ann Willson
Stephani Schumacher-Collins says
Dennis & Chris
Sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Sounds like he lived a pretty active life for a very long time! Should we all be so fortunate to have a full life.
Take care, thoughts are with you. Think of you two quite often.
Stephani Schumacher-Collins