Kathy (Kathern Thiessens) Elaine Young

Kathy (Kathern Thiessens) Elaine Young - January 15-1958 / June 5-2026

Born the daughter of: Herman (Hank) Thiessens and Phyllis Thiessens in Salt Lake City, Utah

Married to Lee Young October 8th, 1988

Kathy was a devoted Born-Again Believer and was well known as a woman of faith. She had a relationship with her father God, the Holy Spirit and a personal relationship with her Savior the Lord Jesus (the Christ). She was taken to her heavenly home on Friday the 5th of June 2026. She is no doubt enjoying worship and being embraced by her family and friends who passed through the veil before her. Kathy was preceded by her father Hank Thiessens, Mother Phyllis Thiessens, Brothers, Dennis(shorty) Charles and Sister Linda.

She is survived by: Her loving friend and husband, Lee Young, her son Robert Bruce, her brothers Scott, Rick, Brent, and her friend/sister of 50 years Kathy Sharp.

Kathy is a high school graduate and was the first heavy equipment operator for Salt Lake City's public works. After marriage to Lee Young she worked tirelessly at blending a loving family. She was active in church where she loved to worship with song, dance and banners including wings that she sewed. She loved blowing her shofar and playing bongos. She was featured on the front page of the Salt Lake Tribune 06/10/2000 leading a procession for the "March for Jesus"...

After a struggle with atrial fibrillation and lung issues she passed peacefully at home.