Eddie Jewel Young
March 24, 1934 - May 30, 2025
Obituary
Eddie Jewel Young, 91, entered eternal peace at home on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Eddie Young was born on March 24, 1934, in Shreveport, Louisiana. A son of the late Supt. James M. Young and Mother Gertrude Young. After the family relocated to Yakima, WA, he attended Adams Elementary School, Washington Middle School, and Yakima High School.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 26, 1954, in Seattle, Washington, serving in the 12th Marine Corps Reserve & Recruitment Dist. While serving, He received the National Defense Service Medal.
In Seattle, 1960, is where and when he met and married his wife, Linda Hearth. Out of this union, four children were born: Tia Young, Eddie Young Jr., Julie Young & Stevie Young.
Eddie was cleverly talented in making people laugh. He had a comical gift. He was clever, original, and inventive in bringing joy to others through comical voices and characters, especially “Donald Duck.” His musical singing career positioned him as lead singer in numerous musical groups, i.e., Shades of Jade, Salt & Pepper Affair, and Genghis, to name a few. He also had a powerful effect on others when he played his trombone. He could rock the house! He had a rare gift for gardening; in fact, he was considered a master gardener. His delicious vegetables and gorgeous roses proved it.
Finally, he was a highly skilled and proficient welder and was also known as one of Seattle’s best body fender men.
Eddie Young was a member of Light House Temple Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of his father, the late Superintendent James M. Young.
Eddie leaves to cherish his loving memory four adult children: Daughter Tia Young, Eddie Young Jr., Julie Young, and Stevie Young.
Grandchildren: Marlett, Marvell, Luciano, Eduardo, Mateo, and Ziven.
Siblings: Brothers: Dr. James A. Young and Harold L. Young. Sister: Venetia C. Wilson, and a host of nieces and nephews. Eddie’s legacy of hard work, the joy of laughter, and love for family and music will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew him