Clarence "Chauncy" Younger

Chauncy was born July 2, 1937 in Fort Lupton, Colorado to parents, Leo and Christine Younger. He was the 3rd youngest of 14 children.

Chauncy was raised in Irondale, attending Assumption Catholic School through the 8th grade. He started work as a teenager cutting meat, while later working as a brick layer and contractor / builder. Eventually becoming part owner of Younger Brothers Lumber and General Contracting, along with four of his brothers. Although he retired, Chauncy never stopped working. His final project being the construction of a home for himself and the love of his life, Dian.

Chauncy was a generous man who would help anyone who asked. He volunteered for Catholic Charities and enjoyed feeding people. He was a master at Bar-B-Queing, especially loved for his famous beans.

Chauncy passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday July 5th, 2020 at home in the loving arms of his wife.

Chauncy is survived by his wife, Dian; siblings, Lambertine, Lucille and Derrell; children, Teri (Michael) Parks, Bret (Donna) Younger, Tami (Jim) Rayburn, Cole (Ima Gene) Younger, Harlan “Bobby” (Mary) Blake, Pamela Werth, Mark Blake, Michael (Jackie) Blake; along with 18 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Chauncy was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Christine; siblings, Elmer, Clarence, Walter, Helen, Josephine, Mary, Henry, Leo, Viola and Narias “Butch” Younger.

Chauncy’s family wishes to thank hospice for their wonderful care.

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