Young, Freda Mae(Foudray)

Young, Freda Mae(Foudray)                         wife of Ervin William

Burial Date: 2016,  08/06             Age:  89           Lot: 1258 B

MANHATTAN – Freda Mae ( Foudray) Young, 89, passed away Aug. 4, 2016. She was born Aug. 15, 1926, in Blackwell, Okla., to Charles Otis Foudray and Ruby (Childers) Foudray, the third oldest of four children.

 She graduated from Sterling High School where she met the love of her life, Ervin Young. She and Ervin were married Jan. 29, 1945. He preceded her in death. Freda is survived by her two children, David and his wife Jane, Karen and her husband Bob Stephenson; three grandsons, Scott Young, Dan and Jess Craven; a step-grandson, Jack Rowlett III; two great-grandchildren, Aidan and Alexandria Young; and three step-great-grandchildren, Steven Froeshle, and Madison and Jack Rowlett IV.

She was loved by many and was known for her keen sense of humor. She and Ervin enjoyed traveling, reading and being with family. She was an avid fan of the KU basketball team. She loved country western music and especially Kenny Rogers. They were lifetime members of the Reformed Presbyterian church.

Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of Animals Shelter in Sterling, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.