Ronald Younger

Ronald J. “Martin” Younger

December 12, 1926 ~ January 25, 2016

BOUNTIFUL, UT – Ron passed away on January 25, 2016 at the age of 89.  He was born on December 12, 1926, to Albert James Martin and LaVon Probst, in Ogden, UT.  He attended Mount Fort School, Ogden High School, 1943 – 1945, graduated Weber College, 1952, and Utah State University School of Forestry in 1955.

Ron enlisted in the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet in 1945 and saw duty in France and Germany. From 1955 to 1984 he was employed by the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon, Montana, Utah, and Washington D.C. in various positions.  While working for BLM, he also attended graduate level classes at University of Montana, Oregon State University, University of Wisconsin, and Colorado State University.

Over the years Ron received numerous awards and recognition for his activities in natural resource management and protection. Offices held in groups have included Izaak Walton League, Society for Range Management, Toastmasters, Sierra Club, and Save our Canyons.  He had a passion for and appreciated the natural environment.

In honor of his mother Ron established the LaVon Probst Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Weber State University.

From 1984 to 2015, he was a volunteer for the IRS/AARP Tax Aid program that provides free tax assistance to the public.  He was Bountiful, UT, Tax-Aid site Coordinator for 15 years.

Surviving are sister, June (Gale) Fuller; brother, Bill (Patricia) Younger; seven nieces, one nephew, and several fellow trekkers.  Ron was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, mother, and several longtime friends.

Friends may visit with family on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.  A private family service will be held.

Ron suggests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in his name to an environmental group of your choice.  Ron says “it has been an interesting trek and at times fun, but there were some rough trails along the way.  And, if the past could be relived there are several events in my personal life that I would approach with more intellect and humility”.