Barbara Jane Young, 83

Barbara Jane Young of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, died peacefully April 13, 2024, with family by her side. She was 83. 

Barbara was born Sept. 25, 1940, in San Fransisco, Calif., to John and June Keating. She met the love of her life in her first year of college, David Young Sr., and married on July 18, 1959. They spent 65-plus years together. They moved to Modesto, Calif., and they had three children together. She worked for the Modesto School District for 19 years as a librarian. In 2004, Barbara and her husband, David, moved to Coeur d’Alene to be closer to family. 

Barbara enjoyed reading, listening to music, camping, boating and traveling. Together with her husband, David, they traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Cruises were their favorite thing to do. She was an animal lover, and a dog was always a part of the family. They named their Yorkshire Terrier “Gypsie,” the traveling dog who often traveled with them on motorhome and boating trips. Barbara enjoyed getting together with family, especially during the holidays. She will be missed. 

Barbara is survived by her husband, David Young Sr.; two daughters, Penny (Mark) Rocha and Lynda (Keith) Klopatek; and her son, David Young Jr. She is also survived by her brother, Dan (Josephine) Keating; one nephew, one niece, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Barbara’s family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at Creekside Memory Care and Auburn Crest Hospice for the loving and compassionate care Barbara received.

A celebration of life gathering with close family and friends will be announced in the future.

Please visit Barbara's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.