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YOUNG -- Leroy A. Young, Col. USAF (retired) was born October 16, 1924 to George and Mary Young in Omaha, NE and departed this life January 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Frances Brinkman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice Sundberg Young; daughters, Toni Hiley and husband, David, Vienna, VA; Gayle Lewis and husband, Bruce, Santa Fe, NM; Kari Young Sturdevant and husband, David, Albuquerque; step-children, Marsha Petersen and husband, Rick, Logan, OH; David Sundberg and wife, Editha, New York City, NY; Eric Sundberg and wife, Leslie, Wichita, KS; Talana St. Germain and husband, Paul, Albuquerque; his grandchildren, Lance, Hunter, Araceli Lewis; Lee and Trey Sturdevant; Jessica Petersen; Christopher Petersen; Belen and Arlen Sundberg; Sarah and Samuel Sundberg, Steven Leslie; also, his dear siblings, Doris Nary and husband, Bill; Norma Dukich and husband, Joe; Ruth Young, Tom Young and wife, Rosie, all from Omaha, NE; George Young, Eldorado Springs, MO; and very special friend, Robert McFadden, Altus, OK; also several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. Roy spent 29-1/2 years serving his country in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1972 with the rank of Colonel. He piloted numerous planes, including his beloved B-57 Dive Bomber which he flew in Vietnam and Laos. Roy was especially proud and honored to have served with Chuck Yeager in the Philippines and Vietnam. Roy was strategically involved in the Nuclear Tests and Indian Springs, NV, Christmas Island and later at Eniwetok. He earned and received the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and Meritorious Service Medals. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma. He attended the War College in Alabama and earned his Master's Degree there through George Washington University. He was active in the Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque Model T Club, serving as its president for four years and was a strong supporter of the Model T Club of America where he and his wife, Bernice donated their 1924 Model T Ambulance to the National Model T Club of America Museum in Centerville, Indiana. In August 2004, Roy and his wife Bernice were selected and honored to meet President Bush upon his arrival at Kirtland AFB. Roy said he had served under eight Presidents, but this was the first one he ever met personally. Roy worked for 23 years for H&R Block after his retirement from the Air Force. Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman, having hunted and fished all over the Southwest. One of his favorite fish stories was that the best catch of his life was when he caught Bernice. Roy was a generous, kind and dedicated true friend, and his special love was his family, God, his country and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday January 17, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Model T Ford Club of America, P.O. Box 126, Centerville, Indiana 47330, or the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun January 14, 2007