Barbara J. Young, the daughter of Ralph Marion Barnes and Grace M. (Rieke) Barnes, was born Dec. 2, 1935, in rural Republic County, Kansas, south of Chester, Nebraska. She died on April 24, 2024 at the Blue Valley Lutheran Home, Hebron, Nebraska, at the age of 88.

Barbara attended the Prairie Flower Country School and later attended and graduated from Chester High School.

On Jan. 10, 1954, she was united in marriage to Delmer E. Young. To this union was born: Gary L. and Douglas A. Barbara was involved in food service at the York Public Schools for 12 years and later York College for 12 years where she was the cook. She then worked at Chances "R" Restaurant for eight years where she was a cook and baker. The couple lived in York for 40 years. They spent their retirement years in Chester.

Barbara was a member of the First Christian Church in York and the Chester Methodist Church, Chester.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delmer, on Nov. 19, 2023; brothers, Alvin Barnes, Bob Barnes and Dale Barnes; sisters, Viola Juedes and Wilma Sayler; and infant sister, Leora.

Barbara is survived by two sons, Gary (Billie) Young of Charleston, South Carolina, and Doug (Jacki) Young of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Paige Young and Sierra Young, both of Lincoln, Nebraska; other relatives and friends.

Her funeral was held Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Brian Faust, officiating.

Interment followed at the Chester Cemetery, Chester.

Memorials are suggested to the Chester Methodist Church, Chester.

Online condolences at www. bachelor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas, assisted the family with the arrangements.