Catherine Daisy Young

COVID-19 UPDATE: Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services are complying with the state of local gathering guidelines. Please contact us if you have any questions. Age 84, of Cocoa, Florida, formerly of Mt. Morris, Michigan, died Wednesday, February 8, 2021, at Cape Canaveral. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2021, with burial to follow at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Catherine’s family will be present to receive friends and family at Martin Funeral, Cremation, & Tribute Services in Mt. Morris from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 18, 2021, and from 10:00 am until the time of service on Friday, February 19, 2021. Memorial donations may be directed to Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Florida, Inc, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Catherine’s tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com Catherine was born in Otter Lake, Michigan, on March 16, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Elizabeth (Fargo) Blackmer. Educated at Otter Lake High School, Catherine graduated with the Class of 1955. While in high school, Catherine met a young man, who was serving in the United States Army, named LeRoy Young. The two dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on January 22, 1955, in Otter Lake. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2018. Catherine and LeRoy raised four children in Mt. Morris, Michigan. After their youngest child turned seven years old, Catherine and LeRoy decided to travel; they saw the United States, Mexico, and Canada. That journey took them seven wonderful years, teaching and spending time with their children. Catherine enjoyed spending time with family, playing bingo, and taking her grandchildren camping. She also was known for her homemade cakes and candy. Catherine was always involved with her children, from working concession for football games to being the Cub Scout leader for her two sons. To relax, Catherine loved to knit scarves and watch soap operas. She worked for Wal-Mart for 27 years as a sales clerk in the toys department then moved into the pharmacy department before retiring. Catherine loved to get to know people and always had a way to make them smile. Catherine leaves to cherish her memory; her son: LeRoy, and wife Wendy Young; daughter: Kathleen, and husband Gerard Hildebrandt; daughter-in-law: Jennifer Bland; grandchildren: Randy, and Phyllis Stebbins; Gerard, and Kristen Hildebrandt II; Richard, and Mallory Young; Josh Young; Troy Young; Jennifer and Brian Kindliner; Justin Bland; Cody Bland; several great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren; sister: Patricia, and husband Tim Alspach; several nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: LeRoy; son: Richard Young; daughter: Beatrice Stebbins; and brother: Wayne Blackmer.