Ren Lee Young, age 57, passed away on April 5, 2021 in Orem Utah. The devastating effects of diabetes had ravaged his body for a long time. He is now free from the pain and suffering and is now on to a new adventure on the other side of the veil.
Ren was born on June 22, 1963 in Payson, Utah, the son of Phillip and Kathleen Weight Young. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a life-long resident of Utah County. Ren attended Orem schools. He played football at Orem High School until knee injuries put him on the sidelines. He married Carma Jan Mangum on December 1, 1979. The marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on July 30, 1990. Later divorced.
Ren was an avid sportsman. He loved fishing, hunting, boating and the great outdoors. During Ren's youth he spent a lot of time with his Grandpas who taught him the value of hard work on a farm. He loved watching NASCAR racing and was especially saddened when his favorite driver, Dale Earnhart died. His favorite football team was the Philadelphia Eagles and was so thrilled when they went to the Super Bowl a few years back. His greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored, and they adored him. Ren made a living as an auto collision repairman.
Ren is survived by his parents Phillip and Kathleen Weight Young; Sons, Tyler Young (fiancé, Kelsie) and Matthew Young; Brothers, Rodney (Ellen) and Reo; Sister, Ronda ( Kevin); Grandson, Brayden Young; Granddaughters, Tylee Young and Brailyn Peterson with Madison Young to be born in the near future. Ren was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Rachelle, his brother Ryan Lane and his sister-in-law Mandy. A great reunion is happening for Ren and he is now at peace in the arms of his loved ones.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held from 11:30am to 12:45pm with the funeral services to follow at 1:00pm. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah.
