Paul Young

Paul Reid Young, born May 21, 1935, passed peacefully into Heaven from complications of Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia and Acute on Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure on August 28,2025.

He was born in Belle Plaine Iowa to Fern S Young (Lohr) and John Young, Jr. and lived throughout Iowa during his childhood years.

He joined the Navy on May 27,1952, at the age of 17 and after serving 30 years, retired as MCPO, Paul R. Young on November 30, 1981. A Vietnam and Korean War Veteran he received multiple awards and decorations during his time of service. His most favorite Duty Station Assignment was in Guam in 1954 where he met the love of his life, Dolores Santos San Agustin. He was honored to serve and sacrifice for our country. In his words, “Those I served with and for, and friends in all the services, Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, I am forever grateful to you all for having known and/or served with you.” After retiring from the Navy he worked as a Real Estate Managing Broker until January 2015.

On November 19,1955, Paul married the love of his life Dolores Santos San Agustin at St. Jude Catholic Church in Sinajana, Guam by Father Raymond Demers, solemnizing the marriage. They enjoyed more than 66 years of marriage, living in various places of the world. During their marriage there were born four children, Paul Anthony Young of Bremerton, WA, Joseph John Young (Christine) of Anaheim, CA, Gregory Lewis Young (Claire) of Bremerton, WA, and Lisa Ann Blas (Roy) of Bremerton, WA. 10 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great Great Grandchildren. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and uncle.

His love for his wife was so great that he took on the Chamorro customs. He was one of the founders of the Guam Club of Bremerton and Vicinity (GCBV) and was a dedicated member, even after the passing of Dolores. He welcomed everyone into their home, always offering something to eat and drink.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was survived by his daughter Lisa and son Joseph and preceded in death by his wife Dolores and his two sons Paul and Greg.

There will be a visitation on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 2:00-4:00pm at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, WA, with light refreshments.

There will be a service on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Pine Road in Bremerton, WA: Viewing 10:00 - Rosary 10:30 – Mass 11:00 and reception to follow at the Church Hall. Burial will be conducted by Lewis Funeral Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Fatima section of the Cemetery at 3pm.