Dean Clifford Youngkeit Obituary (1934 - 2014)

Dean C. Youngkeit Dean Clifford Youngkeit passed away on the evening of January 14 2014 after a long struggle with diabetes. Dean was born October 22 1934 in Anaheim California to Herman August and Cecil Messenger Youngkeit (Jungkeit). He was raised in California and moved to Utah with his family in 1961. He boasted about being an employee at Disneyland on opening day. He served in the California National guard and discharged as a 2nd LT. He had a 32 year career at Thiokol where he developed numerous aerospace patents. He enjoyed volunteering for the 2002 Olympics as an usher. He was a long time resident of Willard, Utah. He is survived by his wife Janie and Children Diane, Jason and (Andrea), Deena and (Bennington), Jared and (Catherine), Deedre and (Jake), Jonathan Jason (J.J.), Mark, Patti, and Michelle and (Grant). He is also survived by his brother Danny and numerous special nieces and nephews. He had 23 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother (Louie), and a granddaughter (Kassi) Funeral services will be on Friday January 17th 2014 viewing will be from 9-10:15 with the funeral starting at 10:30 at Myers Mortuary in Brigham City; Internment will follow at the Willard cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Myers Mortuary to help with expenses. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 January 17, 2014 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 January 17, 2014 10:30 AM CemeteryWillard Cemetery Eastside of Main Street Willard, UT 84340 January 17, 2014