Nancy Lee Barlow

Nancy Lee Young Barlow

LAYTON a€" Nancy Lee Young Barlow, 66, quietly passed away on May 25, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on December 21, 1941 to Leon D. and Ortel Bingham Young. She was the oldest of three children. She married Ronald Haven Barlow in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 9, 1964. Their marriage would bring four boys: Tim L (Lelaine), Tracy H (Kristin), D Scott (Karen), and Todd G. Barlow who all survive her. She was the proud grandmother of nine grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Nancy spent her growing up years in Verdland Park in Layton. She graduated from Davis High School in 1960. She worked with her mother at Sill''s CafAC. in Layton and later would earn her beauticians license and work at Audrene''s. She followed her husband to Fort Bragg after their marriage where he served in the U.S. Army. Later, they returned to Utah where their first son was born. From 1970 to 1977 she lived in Santa Monica, CA which she grew to love, however she was grateful to return to Layton where she was closer to her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, as well as making crafts, gifts, and awards to share.

Nancy was a devout member of the LDS Church and fulfilled many callings throughout her lifetime. She would spend nearly 17 years serving in the Young Women''s. Later in life she served in various callings in the Relief Society including twice serving as the Ward Relief Society President, on two different Stake Relief Society Boards, Chorister, and as the Stake Relief Society President of the Layton Utah Stake. She also served as a Gospel Doctrine teacher.

She was a volunteer leader of the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 28 years. Among her many accomplishments, she assisted in the creation of the Silver Wolf training course and served on the first three courses. She would also receive her Woodbadge beads, the District Award of Merit, the James E. West award, Distinguished Commissioner, and the prestigious Silver Beaver award for her service. She was employed by Trapper Trails Council, BSA for 19 years retiring in October 2007. She was especially proud of her four boys who all achieved the Eagle rank.

Nancy was beloved by all who knew her. Her friendly optimism and care for others was noted by many. She is survived by her two brothers, A. Scott Young and Ned B. (Christine) Young, two aunts, and many cousins. She is also survived by 32 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and other members of her extended family including two sisters-in-law and her father-in-law.

As a family, we thank the skilled doctors and staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, including Dr. Theresa Werner, Stephanie Kovack and Dr. Karen Zempolich who provided a great deal of loving support to her during these many months. We offer our gratitude as well to Sherry and the staff at South Davis Hospice for their loving care of mother during these last few weeks. We also thank all of our many friends and family for their kind notes and phone calls throughout her battle. We are grateful to each of you for your tender kindness towards our family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Layton Utah Stake Center, 60 W. Gordon Ave., Layton. Friends and family are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Layton Lindquist''s Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, and the day of the funeral from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.

Interment, Lindquist''s Layton Memorial Park, 1867 N. Fairfield Road.