YOUNG, Maurice - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

On February 7, 1894 he was married to Edith Blanche Claypool, who preceded him in death July 16, 1934. To this union was born 8 children, six of whom survive, Ruby Maffitt of Miami, Lucille Cunningham of Wallace, Myra Coffing of Newtown, Clara Ratcliff, Elva Hornaday, and William C. of Covington. Two preceded him in death, Alfred, who died in infancy and Edith at the age of thirteen. In addition, he leaves 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

Mr. Young spent his entire life farming, he lived in McLean County, Illinois until 1906 when he moved to his present home two miles east of Covington. He earned the respect of everyone by his neighborliness and unselfishness. He was always industrious and interested in advancing with the times. Early in life, he learned the art of appreciation of living. The secret of his long life was his undying courage, his perseverance, and his simple faith.

He was past president of the Fountain County Farm Bureau and was always interested in civic affairs.

"He took a book from the shelf of life

and filled it day by day,

With a record true of toil and strife,

And pleasures that came his way.

He filled a page with kindly deeds,

And another one with prayers,

That he somehow might meet the needs,

Of those who were placed in his care.

He filled a page with happy hours,

Spent with his friends so true

And a memory page with lovely flowers

For those whose life was thru,

He took a book from the shelf of life

Tried to fill it well and won,

And now he has placed it on the shelf

For the book of life is done. "