In Loving Memory: Allan Young – Northern Lights Funeral Chapel
Allan Young
Allan Joseph Young was born on January 6, 1944, to Joe and Alice Young in Elk Point, AB. He passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the Bonnyville Health Centre.
Allen is lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Delphine Young; his children Ken (Shelly) Grauman, Terry (Donna) Barnett, Wendell (Diane) Young, Kathy Kennedy, Adele (Ralph) Johnson, Brenda Young, and Lillian (Wayne) Turzanski; as well as his sister Josephine (Allan) MacDonald and brother Barrie (Charlene) Young. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great grand children.
Allan was predeceased by his grandson Daniel Young, Parents, Joe and Alice Young, and his half brothers, Allister and Jim Rylance.
Dad spent his life behind the wheel— first driving transport trucks for his father, then running heavy equipment through mud, muskeg, and oilfield roads like he and the machines were one and the same. He was a cat skinner like no other, a man who could make iron move with precision and instinct, a hard worker who built his life with grit, determination, and calloused hands. Eventually he built Lindberg Oilfield Equipment Supply Ltd, turning long days, risk, and relentless effort into something he could call his own. He was an entrepreneur, a businessman, and a man proud of the life he created for his family. But beyond work, Dad loved the things that made him feel free— fishing at the lake, hunting in the bush, summer weekends that seemed endless, and the sound of gravel roads beneath the tires. We all remember those drives to the lake, hearing him sing the auctioneer’s song faster than seemed possible, while laughter filled the vehicle and the world felt simple for a little while. And yes—we all knew the sound of that belt sliding through his pant loops. A room full of kids could disappear in seconds at the first metallic snap. Dad was rough around the edges, raised in a harder generation, and he carried that toughness with him all his life. He wasn’t a man who showed affection easily. You rarely get long speeches or open displays of emotion. Instead, his love showed up quietly— in the sacrifices he made, the long hours he worked, the things he fixed, the ways he provided,
and in the unmistakable pride he carried for the accomplishments of his children. In his later years, the softer side of Dad began to show itself more often. Bear, Daisy, and Duke brought him comfort and companionship, and he loved those dogs deeply. Even near the end, he still loved his equipment, his fishing, and chopping wood. Those things grounded him. They were part of who he was. Dad lived life on his own terms— strong, stubborn, hardworking, and proud. And in the end, he chose to leave this world the very same way.
A private Graveside Service will take place at Mooswa Cemetery, Lindbergh, Alberta.
~ Respectfully submitted by the famliy
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In Loving Memory: Allan Young – Northern Lights Funeral Chapel
Allan Young
Allan Joseph Young was born on January 6, 1944, to Joe and Alice Young in Elk Point, AB. He passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the Bonnyville Health Centre.
Allen is lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Delphine Young; his children Ken (Shelly) Grauman, Terry (Donna) Barnett, Wendell (Diane) Young, Kathy Kennedy, Adele (Ralph) Johnson, Brenda Young, and Lillian (Wayne) Turzanski; as well as his sister Josephine (Allan) MacDonald and brother Barrie (Charlene) Young. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great grand children.
Allan was predeceased by his grandson Daniel Young, Parents, Joe and Alice Young, and his half brothers, Allister and Jim Rylance.
Dad spent his life behind the wheel— first driving transport trucks for his father, then running heavy equipment through mud, muskeg, and oilfield roads like he and the machines were one and the same. He was a cat skinner like no other, a man who could make iron move with precision and instinct, a hard worker who built his life with grit, determination, and calloused hands. Eventually he built Lindberg Oilfield Equipment Supply Ltd, turning long days, risk, and relentless effort into something he could call his own. He was an entrepreneur, a businessman, and a man proud of the life he created for his family. But beyond work, Dad loved the things that made him feel free— fishing at the lake, hunting in the bush, summer weekends that seemed endless, and the sound of gravel roads beneath the tires. We all remember those drives to the lake, hearing him sing the auctioneer’s song faster than seemed possible, while laughter filled the vehicle and the world felt simple for a little while. And yes—we all knew the sound of that belt sliding through his pant loops. A room full of kids could disappear in seconds at the first metallic snap. Dad was rough around the edges, raised in a harder generation, and he carried that toughness with him all his life. He wasn’t a man who showed affection easily. You rarely get long speeches or open displays of emotion. Instead, his love showed up quietly— in the sacrifices he made, the long hours he worked, the things he fixed, the ways he provided,
and in the unmistakable pride he carried for the accomplishments of his children. In his later years, the softer side of Dad began to show itself more often. Bear, Daisy, and Duke brought him comfort and companionship, and he loved those dogs deeply. Even near the end, he still loved his equipment, his fishing, and chopping wood. Those things grounded him. They were part of who he was. Dad lived life on his own terms— strong, stubborn, hardworking, and proud. And in the end, he chose to leave this world the very same way.
A private Graveside Service will take place at Mooswa Cemetery, Lindbergh, Alberta.
~ Respectfully submitted by the famliy