Born Clara Louise Kinsey on July 5th, 1936 in Heber Utah to Ellis Thermmison Kinsey Sr., and Violet Aida Bowman
She passed away on October 4th, 2025 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Indianola Utah.
She married Don Lamar Young on July 20, 1956, in Richfield Utah.
Later they were sealed in the Provo LDS Temple on July 30, 2003.
Louise attended schools in Provo and Heber Utah. In her youth, she enjoyed countless trips riding the Heber Creeper Train back and forth to Heber visiting family and friends.
Don and Louise met at a Dance in Provo and they would travel to dance halls and clubs to compete and win many dance contests.
She enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the cabin in Strawberry, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards & Blitz with her neighbors after getting the kids off to school. She also played on a bowling league with her daughter and daughter-in-law for many years as well as playing BUNCO.
In addition, she loved to travel to Idaho to visit her sisters and aunts, take trips to Wendover, and going to The Kowloon in Salt Lake for Chinese food.
For the last four years, she has been lovingly cared for by her Son Troy, and daughter-in-law Nikki between their home in Indianola & her home in Springville. And the love and support of her grandchildren Jessica Young, Alisha & Harley Sorensen, Kristina Young, Amanda Young, and Dylan & Dallis Young.
Some of our greatest memories have been watching her enjoy her grandchildren play in the Summer Irrigation at “Grandma’s Personal Waterpark ” However being extra cautious not to get Grandma’s Hair Wet… In addition to many BBQs, Birthday’s and Holidays.
Mom worked various jobs including the Provo Poultry Farm, Terry’s Drive Inn, Smith’s Food, Allen’s Market, Reams, and Food-4-less.
She is survived by her Son Troy “Nikki” Young of Indianola, Utah a Daughter Jerrie “Don” Carter of Provo, Utah, two sisters Ethylene “Mary” Thomas of Lehi, Utah, and Lola Mae Thornton of Burley, Idaho, a half-brother Chester Younger, 14-grandchildren , 27 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband of 61 beautiful years, son’s Terry LaMar Young and Weldon Jay Young, sisters
Vera Lucille Holt and Joyce Ella Ivie, brothers Ellis Kinsey Jr., Albert Kinsey, and 3 brothers who died at birth Gerald J., William T., and Orvil H. Kinsey.
Graveside Services will be held on October 9th, 2025 at 1:30 pm at theĀ Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
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Carolyn May says
October 8, 2025 at 10:55 pmSo hard to loose a parent.
She was so blessed to have you in her life and taking care of her Troy & Nikki.
Lee Taylor says
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 amSo sorry to hear of her passing away. She lived a long, beautiful life, and raised a beautiful family. Her and Don were great friends and neighbors, and now they are together again——–Hugs n Loves to Troy and Nikki, and the rest of the extended family……