Rays of sunshine warmed the beloved countryside home, a fresh breeze wisping through the hay field as Carolyn Young entered eternal life surrounded by those she loved on June 12th, 2024.
Carolyn Marie Wagner’s life began on October 3, 1943, in Webberville's small, nurturing community. Her story is a chronicle of determination and enduring love. She believed in the power of small acts of kindness, the importance of family, and the merit of a life well-lived. She was a woman of sincere empathy, always extending her hand to those in need and her wisdom to those seeking guidance. But more than her kindness, she had joy. A drive to see the world and share those experiences with others. She strived to always live life to its fullest, and as her family, we are proud to say she did.
Carolyn married her soulmate and the love of her life, Nile Young on August 13th, 1961. If you truly knew them, you would agree that no two people were more meant for each other. They perfectly represented Carolyn’s favorite song by Elvis Presley, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. Moving to Remus, she began her next chapter in life as a business owner and wife. And what a story it became. Together, Nile and Carol built Remus Lumber Company, a business that became a well-known establishment that would continue to grow and thrive just as quickly as their family.
Carolyn’s strength and resilience were deeply displayed in the face of adversity, especially in the loss of those who preceded her in death; a daughter Becky Young, and a grandchild Greg Simon. She faced life’s challenges with an immense strength of will and unwavering faith. Her ability to remain hopeful, even in life’s toughest times, inspired all who knew her.
Carolyn was, first and foremost, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love for her children was the building block of her family. It was a love that was both tender and fierce, that guided, protected, and nourished. She celebrated her family's victories and stood by them through their challenges, offering insight and encouragement.
In every role she played – as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a committed churchgoer, and a community member – she brought the same level of commitment and benevolence. Her ability to connect with people made her a cherished figure in the lives of those around her.
Carolyn’s passions and interests extended to crafts, flowers, reading, and nature. Often, you could find her sitting on her back porch, overlooking her beloved apple orchard with friends and family, laughing and sharing stories. Something she ensured she found time to do, even in her final days.
Generous. Intelligent. Clever. Stubborn. So many qualities that you could depend on and still can, as she has passed them on to those she left behind. Her husband: Nile Young. Her children: Ron and Nila Simon, Vern and Samantha Young, Keith and Nelda Young, and Nile Jr. and Emily Young. Her grandchildren: Grant and Amber Simon, Jordan and Kayla Young, Corrin Simon and Ryan Thomas, Chelsea and Wesley Kenny, Gizell and Jake Maloney, Austin Young and Emily Hamilton, and Grace Young. Her great-grandchildren: Brieanna and Nile Simon, Aeriana, Shaelyn and Mikaela Simon, Nolan and Collin Young, Wrenley, Marshall and Ruthie Kenny, and 1 great-grandchild due in December. Plus, her extended family, friends, and all those she loved deeply.
Her strength of character will live on in those she touched, blessing the world by gifting them in some small way with the memories and lessons she bestowed us with.
“Lost love is still love. It takes a different form, that’s all. You can’t see their smile or bring them food or tousle their hair or move them around a dance floor. But when those senses weaken another heightens. Memory. Memory becomes your partner. You nurture it. You hold it. You dance with it.” – Mitch Albon.
Please join us in sharing your memories and remembering the special person Carolyn Marie Young was at the funeral service on June 21st, 2024 at New Hope Church in Mecosta, MI at 2pm.
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