James Christopher "Kit" Young Obituary (1958 - 2018)

Kit passed away in Murray, Utah on May 5, 2018. He was born to Gertrude Beryl Cain and James Ervin Pryor in Montrose, Colorado, on May 5, 1958. He enjoyed playing piano, composing music, practicing martial arts, exploring the great outdoors, and cooking for his family and friends. Throughout his life Kit overcame many adversities. He never finished high school but- after working a variety of blue-collar jobs- through hard work and perseverance he managed to enroll in the University of Utah and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. He would go on to run his own trucking company, work as a mining engineer, and eventually become an inspector for the Mine Safety and Health Administration at the Department of Labor. He is survived by his children: Benjamin, Annika, and Kirsten; and his grandchildren: Julian, Lucian, Emerson, Ezri and Audrey. He is also survived by his mother, brothers and sisters. A memorial service to celebrate Kit’s life will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Norwood Community Center, 1670 Naturita Street, in Norwood, Colorado.