Dale Allison Young, 73, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on January 1, 2024. She was born on June 12, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska. Dale was a kind and funny woman who was known for being a wonderful sister, mother, and grandmother. She was a good friend to many and a caring and committed teacher.
Dale had a passion for gardening and enjoyed reading a wide range of books from mysteries to histories in her spare time. She also cherished keeping in touch with her family and friends. Crosswords, puzzles, and trivia were among her favorite hobbies, and she always found joy in engaging conversations with loved ones over a cup of coffee.
Dale is survived by her brothers, Wayne and Ric; her sister, Laurie; her son, Braden, and daughter-in-law, Spencer; as well as her grandchildren, Callahan and Soren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beverly and Spencer.
Dale received her higher education at KU and Washburn. She put her education to good use as a dedicated grade school teacher, positively impacting the lives of countless students throughout her career.
A private service will be held at a later date to honor Dale’s life. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the ACLU or the Parkinson’s Foundation in her memory.
Please join us in remembering Dale Allison Young and celebrating the profound impact she made on the lives of those around her. May her kind and loving spirit live on in our hearts forever.
Dale was great. Her quiet since of humor and perspective on just about anything always made me smile while at the same time getting me to think . She seemed to take Parkinson’s in her stride, after all it was only a physical issue . Dale remained Dale full of integrity and wit. My heart goes out to Wayne,Ric,Laurie, and Braden. Her family are special people and I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER DALE IN AN ESPECIALLY GOOD WAY. Charley and Claudia Kincaid
I’ve known Dale for for over 40 years, sharing the trials and tribulations of life. We knew each other personally and later, professionally. She was always a kind, compassionate soul, who cared deeply about her family and her students. She will be missed.
I just saw this when I was reading a friends mom’s obituary.
Laurie, I haven’t seen you in our adult lives but I did run into Dale ever so often and really enjoyed talking with her. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. Just wanted to let you know. I remember playing in your basement dressing up in her party dresses. I couldn’t believe how sophisticated and cool she was.
My sympathies to Dale Young’s family . Thank you Dale for the many years that my son Yosie Cardin -Ritter spent after school at Hillcrest elementary school at your house in Lawrence Ks . He had fun there with Braden and other youths . I have fun videos created
by Braden , Yosie and his sister Elspeth at our house.
Yes Dale was a thoughtful kind insightful person to have a conversation with. She will be greatly missed.
Janeine Cardin