David Young

David Duncan Young, known affectionately as Hamster 5 at Dugway Proving Grounds, passed away on November 13, 2023, just shy of his 87th birthday. Born on 25 November 1936, in Denver, Colorado, David lived a life marked by his humble nature, intelligence, and deep compassion for others. His life's journey took him from Denver to Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Elsberry, Missouri back to Denver, Okinawa, Japan and finally Tooele, Utah, each place forming an integral part of his story.

David was a supportive father and husband, and a dedicated Range Control Officer at Dugway. His commitment to his work was only surpassed by his unwavering love for his family, particularly his daughters, Teresa and Debbie. In his free time, David was an avid bird watcher, news enthusiast, and a member of the Messiah Choir. He loved watching airplanes fly and had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. A proud veteran of the United States Army, David was known for his quiet bravery and steadfast dedication to his country.

David is survived by his daughters, Teresa (Chris) Lamkin and Debbie (Mike) Cavaness; his grandchildren, Patric (Katie) Shields, Collin (Savannah) Shields, Madison (Ryan) Cavaness-Furlong, and Kiefer Cavaness; his great-grandsons, Talan and Maxwell Shields; and his siblings, Timothy Young and Bonnie Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; his parents, Richard and Nana Madge Young; his brother, Richard; and his great-grandson, Liam Shields.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 pm MST, and Friday, November 17, 2023, from 9:30-10:45 am MST at Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah, 84074. The funeral will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11:00 am MST at the same location. For those who cannot attend in person, a live stream will be available at https://my.gather.app/remember/david-young-nov-2023. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery.

We invite friends and family to share memories and upload photos of David to the memorial page. Your stories and pictures will help us all remember the supportive, compassionate, humble, and smart man that David was. He will be deeply missed.

A special thank you to the care givers at Canyon Home Health who treated him with care and kindness and also the care givers at IMC Medical Center who worked so hard in the end.