Ronald Gene Young

Ronald Gene Young, 76, passed away July 13, 2019, at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

He was a lifelong resident of Reliance and Rock Springs.

Ron was born April 23, 1943, in Rock Springs, the son of Richard G. Young and Ann Kovach.

He attended schools in Reliance and was a 1961 graduate of the Reliance High School.

Ron married Frances Chesnovar Nov. 25, 1966, in Rock Springs.

He served in the United States Navy from 1964-1966.

Afterward, Ron worked in the oil field most of his life, performing jobs such as heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He worked as a roustabout for Alex Spence Construction. His true talent of moving dirt, as a heavy equipment operator was well known at Skorcz Construction and Pitt Construction.

He was a man of many talents; whether it be welding or woodworking and could fix anything.

He enjoyed camping in the mountains. In his younger life, he enjoyed spending time in Farson with his in-laws, Rudy and Ruth Chesnovar at the Chesnovar Ranch. He looked forward every morning to coffee hour at the Eagles with his coffee buddies; especially after retirement in 2008. He loved the time he spent at their cabin in the Upper Green River Valley. He also loved spoiling all the family's pets.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Young of Rock Springs; one son, Rick Young of Reliance and one daughter, Tina Young of Salt Lake City. Also surviving are many in-laws, including Bonnie (Rick) Hueckstaedt, Rudy Chesnovar Jr., Robert (Leanne) Chesnovar and many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Christopher Flaig; one brother, Richard G. Young; father and mother-in-law, Rudy and Ruth Chesnovar.

Cremation will take place and services will be announced at a later date. 

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.