Our Loving Lord called Chester Scott Young to Heaven on May 03, 2020. Encircled by his beloved wife, family and caregivers. Chet was 74 years of age, born on June 14, 1945 in Garden City, KS. Chet was a loving and dedicated Husband, Father, Stepfather, Grandfather, Step-Grandfather, Brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. He was a man devoted to serving God and Country. A Vietnam War Veteran, Chet spent 21 years Active Duty Army, retiring in 1987 as a Master Sergeant. Following his retirement, Chet continued to serve his country for another 20 years with the Department of Defense, distinguishing himself through outstanding performance as the Assistant Inspector General, United States Military Entrance Processing Command. He was recognized as instrumental and invaluable with exceptional ability, initiative, imagination and professionalism. Chet retired for a second time in 2007; following his retirement, he and first spouse, Joan, relocated from IL to MO. Chet found a new way to serve by assisting in the building of St. Joseph Anglican Church in Branson, MO. Following Joan’s death, Chet married Mary Elizabeth in 2013.
He had a strength and a stubbornness about him that resonated through all who knew him. Chet taught his family to be smart, strong, proud and brave. Chet was a loyal friend, a lover of animals and a history connoisseur. He was an enthusiastic reader and a lover of films. He enjoyed the many years of Army travel, vacationing in Europe, experiencing his love of history alongside Joanie and the kids. More recently he and Mary Elizabeth shared adventures to Alaska, Colorado, Texas, Anna Maria Island and traveling from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rushmore. In his retirement years he enjoyed comfortable country living in Highlandville, MO. spending countless hours riding with Liz on their horses, Amber and Sassy. Chet enjoyed a good Bourbon or Budweiser, sitting alongside the best friends a man could ask for.
He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Dorothy, brother, Harry and first wife, Joan. Chet is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth, sister, Judith (son, Philip), children, Michelle (Mark) and Scott (Kirsten), stepchildren, Daniel (Judy), Rebecca (David), EmmaLee, Randal (Meghan) and Michael, 6 grandchildren, Joseph, Kirstyn (Dan), Zachary, Haley, Isabella and Brayden and 7 step-grandchildren, Jessica, Lawren, Payton, Avary, J.C., Aleah and Kadence.
In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Joseph Anglican Church of Branson, 398 Sunrise Cv, Branson, MO. 65616.