Ruby Evans Young

Ruby Evans Young, 94, passed away July 21, 2012 in St. George, Utah. She was born on July 7, 1918 to David R. Evans and Bertha W. Evans in Murray, Utah. She married Jay C. Blackburn in 1937, later divorced. She married James Tyler (Ty) Young in 1947, later solemnized in the St. George Temple.

Survived by a son, Gerald J. Blackburn (Gloria), 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, her sister Anne Sanders, her brother Lawrence D. Evans, and a grandson, Steven J. Young.

She was struck with polio at the age of seven, but endured the effects with courage and strength throughout her life. She worked many years as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, oil painting, and taking care of her roses. She spent much of her life helping others. She loved her family dearly and she always had a dog by her side.

A special thanks to the Tadd family in St. George who adopted her as their grandma and has looked after her for so many years. Thank you, Kristy for your love and devotion to “Grandma”.

There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Murray City Cemetery. Prior to the service a viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.