Garret W. Young

Survived by parents Elizabeth Young, Gary & Sharon Young, brother Patrick M. and wife Lexi Young, brother Clayton Young, grandma Sherrill S. Curry, aunts and uncles Barbara Curry, Marilyn Curry, Michael and Pamela Young, Lisa Young, Loren Lazarus, and Marc Cantrel. Cousins Lela Heza, Rennie Heza, Ryan and Lia Young, CJ and Whitney Young, Patty, Greg, Stevie and Kelsey Sweet. Autumn Young, Kayla and Benson Young, Nicole, Emily, Evan Cantrel, Axel Cazares, Karen Nixon, Kathi Smith, best friend Joe Ruffino, Tina Delabra and Joe (Jose Rivera) who are an important part of our family.

Garret was a delightful soul, loving, helpful, kind and giving. He loved gardening, specifically bonsai, wildlife, and animals in need, particularly reptiles including lizards, turtles, frogs and a snake. He began rescuing lizards by the time he turned two years old. Both his grandpa, Paul R. Curry, and his papa, George Young (Duke) made various enclosures to house his collection of rescued critters including his beloved cat. His Nana, Theressa Young, was an ever loving presence in his life as well.

His parents, Elizabeth, Gary and Sharon, and his brothers Patrick and Clayton, have suffered tremendously as a result of his unexpected passing. We all miss him. Our highest hope is that his death inspires each of us to do something to honor the memories of the Garret we loved; kind, loving, gentle, empathetic, and compassionate. Life is short, with losing Garret, we are reminded that simple acts of loving kindness can light the way for the suffering, the grieving, and anyone in need.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation to non-profit botanical organizations and/or animal rescue organizations, both of which Garret generously supported beginning in his teenage years.

We love and miss you terribly Garret. We pray that you are in God’s loving hands, and out of the pain you suffered since you were a young child.

“Attention is the most basic form of love. Through it we bless and are blessed.”