Donald “Nash” Young

10/04/1949 ~ 07/05/2013
Nash Young, age 63, passed away July 5, 2013 in Ferndale after a brief illness. He was born October 4, 1949 in Seattle, WA and was raised in Nome, AK. Nash worked as a spruce millworker, a commercial fisherman, and wood cutter.   Nash was preceded in death by his parents Bennett and Dorothy Young ,  sister Ruth and ex-partner Jana Mulford.   He is survived by his daughter Helena Young and her children Kyu and George, son Ben Mulford, brother Rick Young, former wife Laverne Young, longtime friend Kathleen Wilson, and many loving relatives and friends.  He fought the demons of substance most of his adult life, but was a gentle man, loyal friend, a hard worker and a good story teller.  We will miss him dearly.  A Celebration of Nash’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home at 4 PM on Friday, July 12th followed by a gathering at 5 PM at 6987 Vista Drive in Ferndale.  For more information call Mike at:  360-303-9692.