Obituary of Ara Maudene Young

Ara Maudene Young, 92 is preceded in death by her parents Everett and Maude Collins; husband, John Louis Young and grandson Mark Alme. Maudene is survived by her son, Frank Winfield Young and his wife Paula; daughters, Annis Young, Johnelle Locher and husband Harry, Marcel Young, Nancy McDermott and husband Joe, Joy Young, Carol Groh and husband Jeff. Her grandchildren are Lance Locher and his wife Rhonda, D’Laine Locher, Nicole Andrews and husband Buddy, Hank Alme, Bradley Alme, John Alme, J.J. McDermott, Jessica Milan and husband Michael, CollinYoung and wife, Connie, Jake McDermott, Johnathon Edwards, Seane Marie Edwards, Sarah Groh and Laura Groh. Her great grandchildren are Lance Locher, Adam Locher, Trent Locher, Maris Fechter, Harrison Little, Carson Fechter, Steen Alme, Nicholas Little, Katharine Andrews, Alyssa Young, Zoe Milan, and Landon Young Maudene was the loving mother of 7 children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a 4th generation Texan who grew up in Lufkin and Houston. At the age of 21, she was swept off her feet by John Louis Young, who she met while working at Dupont. John served in the US Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. After a long distance courtship, Maudene rode the train from Houston to California to marry John. They were married for 61 years. After the war, John, Maudene and their two oldest daughters moved to South America where John worked as an engineer for Anderson Clayton Inc. Maudene immersed herself in the language and customs of the countries. She quickly became fluent in Spanish, which she enjoyed speaking her entire life. Her life in South America greatly influenced her cultural values and world view. As a result, her children enjoyed an atmosphere of open hospitality and appreciation of cultural differences. Upon their return to the US, Maudene, John and their family of four, moved back to Texas, where her family continued to grow. Maudene was a devoted mother of 7 who took great pleasure in raising her family. She worked tirelessly to provide a happy, loving home for her children. She met many close friends in Houston and Friendswood and enjoyed Garden Club and Bridge Club. Maudene always showed affection and kindness to all people. She adored her family and friends, and never met a stranger. Even with a family of seven children, her home was always open to friends, their friends and friends of friends. She created harmony and delicious food for all to enjoy. Her love and acceptance of all people was truly an inspiration to her family. The last ten years of her life were spent in the loving care of the angelic staff at Trinity Oaks. She enjoyed the time spent playing games, taking field trips. She cherished the close relationships with the many friends and caretakers she met there. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The visitation will be held on Friday January 2, 2015 from 6:00-8:00p.m. with a 6:30 Rosary at Clayton Funeral Home 5530 W. Broadway Pearland, TX 77581 with Deacon Darvin Bordelon officiating. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Clayton Funeral Home with Deacon Steve Greismeyer officiating. The interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale.