Denver Bruce Young

Denver Bruce "Butch" Young, 57 of Fowler passed away at his residence at 8:40am Wednesday February 18, 2009. Butch was born the son of Edward and Althea (Carpenter) Young in Fairmont, West Virginia on April 12, 1951. Butch served in the Army during the Vietnam War. After getting out of the service Butch lived in California for a short time then moved back to the Cortland area in 1985. Butch was self-employed for 23 years as a dry wall installer. Butch enjoyed woodworking, fishing, motorcycles, and most of all spending time with his family. Butch married the former Kimberly "Kim" Ochsenbine on April 22, 1985. Together they shared 23 years of marriage. Also surviving Butch is his mother Althea Young; children Joshua (Megan) Young of Champion, Keri Young of Howland Twp, and Jeffrey Young of Cortland; one grandchild Austin Young; 4 sisters and 1 brother. Butch was preceded in death by his father and one brother. According to Butch's wishes cremation will take place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements. Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences at www.shafrerwinanschapel.com.