Robert 'Butch' Young

Robert D. "Butch" Young, 65, went to heaven from an extended illness on November 4th, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at the Close to Home Hospice House. Memorial services for Butch, a lifelong resident of Campbell County, will be held Friday November 7, 2014 at Family Life Church at 2pm with Pastor Dan Holden officiating. Butch was born August 7, 1949 in Salisbury, NC to Robert L. Young and Evelyn (Karriker) Young. In 1954, the family moved to Gillette, WY. Butch attended and graduated from Campbell County Schools. On February 27, 1967 he married Nicki (Force) Haivala and together they had three children Steve, Scott and Amber. They later divorced. He met Lori (Comer) Young in December 1989. Together they raised her three daughters Angie, Autumn and Ashlei. They later married on June 3, 2000. After 30 years working in the coal mine he retired in 2007. Butch was an avid sports fan and had many hobbies. He enjoyed rock hunting, fishing, hunting, baseball, football, golf, bowling and sprint car racing. He enjoyed spending time and supporting those at the Campbell County Fair & Livestock Show. But most of all Butch enjoyed supporting all of his children and grandchildren in all of their numerous activities. His greatest enjoyment was being "Papa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Butch is survived by his wife Lori (Comer) Young; his mother Evelyn (Ted Johnson) Young; his brother James (Lori) Young; his children Steve (Billie Jo) Young, Scott (Jamie) Young, Amber (Jerry) Nuytten, Angie (J Hodge) Oliver, Autumn (Levi) Williams, and Ashlei (Brett) Egberto; his grandchildren Kimberly (Chad), Ethan (Sarah), Tucker, Tyler, Bailey, Dalton, Jordyn, Izabella, Autumn, Izaak, Grace, Matthew, Valerie, Abigayle, Ali, Macei, Mckynlei, Faith and Isaiah; his great grandchildren Wyatt and Everett. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Robert L. Young. A memorial has been established in Butch's name. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716 or via the web at www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716