Mark D. Young, 65, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, September 7, 2006, in Africa. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with Rev. Mike Couch, officiating.He was born on February 4, 1941, in Murray, Utah and married Edna Nichols on September 12, 1981 in Big Spring, Texas. Mr. Young had been a resident of Big Spring since 1981. He worked as a masonry and building contractor retiring in 2002. He served in the United States Navy and was a graduate of the University of Arizona. Mark loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.Survivors include his wife, Edna Young of Big Spring; one son, Weldon Nichols of Big Spring; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and Micah Goza of Liberty Hill; five grandchildren, Skyler Nichols, Stephanie Nichols, Noah Goza, Aubrey Goza, and Chesney Goza; his mother, Eunice P. Young of Salt Lake City, Utah; four sisters, Joyce Miller of Tucson, Arizona, Gayle Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Edith O'Halloran of Patagonia, Arizona, and Renee Watts of Salt Lake City, Utah; and two brothers, Richard D. Young and Lincoln D. Young both of Salt Lake City, Utah.He was preceded in death by one daughter, Monika Young; his father, Lamont D. Young; and three brothers, Sterling Young, Logan Young, and Stewart Young.The family suggests memorials be made to Circle Six Ranch, 2784 Highway 137 West, Stanton, Texas 79782, a favorite charity or church of choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
