Bernard Kenneth Young, son of Carlton Mosley (1888-1984) and Jennie M. (Smith) (1889-1970) Young, was born 27 November 1913 Williamston, Ingham County, Michigan. He graduated in 1931 from Okemos High School. Bernard married Doris I. Southworth 9 April 1932. Their divorce, with 2 minor children and alimony granted, was final 11 December 1935. Bernard married Viola Leona Sines 22 June 1940 Lansing, Ingham County. Viola, daughter of Ernest and Matilda (Vonheidenrei) Sines, was born 23 May 1917 Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Friday 19 July 1940
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard K. Young, who recently were wed, are now at home to their friends at 729 West Kalamazoo street. The bride is the former Miss Viola Sines.
Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan) Sunday 8 July 1956
QUICK ACTION PREVENTS TRAIN WRECK
Baggageman Bernard K. Young, 35, pulled the emergency brakes in time to prevent a disaster Saturday as the Motor City Special train from Chicago sped though Dearborn with a broken wheel.
"Young's quick thinking saved the 92 passengers from serious injury," said Stanly Ligewski, 51, Detroit superintendent of the Michigan Central Railroad.
The broken wheel was on the first coach of the train which included two locomotives, a baggage car, two coaches and five Pullmans.
"The car did not leave the tracks but tore off the rail-braces for about a mile before Young could apply the brakes," Ligewski said.
The train stopped 5,000 feet east of Greenfield in Dearborn.
Viola died 17 October 2007. Bernard died 11 August 2009 Jackson County, Michigan. Bernard and Viola were interred Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson County.
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Of Jackson, formerly of Fort Myers Beach, FL passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Summit Park Assisted Living. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Viola, on October 17, 2007. He is survived by his son, Dennis (Lori) of Carson City, Nevada and his daughter, Connie (Jon) Payne of Jackson; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Bernie was born November 28, 1913 to Carlton and Jennie Young in Williamston, Michigan. He was the oldest child of four, two brothers and a sister who have preceded him in death. He graduated from Okemos High School and attended Michigan State University. He worked for the New York Central Railroad and retired from Amtrak after 40 years as a passenger conductor known as "B.K." Bernie and his wife traveled a lot together before they made their home on Torch Lake for 30 years, then settling in Fort Myers Beach, FL . He was called the great white hunter and some of his memorable trips were in Alaska, Canada and the British Columbia, where he came back with some rare trophies, one being a Wolverine. He walked the Mackinac Bridge twelve times the last time at the age of 80. Bernie belonged to the Mason's and was a lifetime member of the Blue Lodge Masonic Temple of Jackson. He will always be remembered for his winning smile and charming personality. The family would like to thank Summit Park Assisted Living and Allegiance Hospice Home for the excellent care given to Bernie. Cremation has taken place at his request. A Masonic Lodge of Sorrow Service will be held at Wetherby Funeral Home on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial services will follow immediately with Reverend Edward Ross officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Interment will take place at Roseland Memorial Gardens