Scott Young

Scott A. Young, 48, Superior resident, died Monday, June 11, 2012 unexpectedly at his home.
He was born on October 29, 1963 in Duluth, MN to Clair W. and Berdella (Anderson) Young.

Scott graduated from Denfeld High School, and attended UMD for Music Performance. He was employed by Super One Foods, where he worked as a Baker for many years. He was also a member of United Food & Commercial Workers Local #1116.

Scott pursued his passion for music by touring the US, performing in the pit orchestras for the Broadway shows, “Cabaret” and “Dream Girls.” He also spent a summer in New York playing the shows “42nd Street” and “Big River.” Locally, Scott played trumpet with numerous Big Bands in the area; “The Hungry Five,” “Dr. Hitt’s Big Band,” and the “Big Time Jazz Orchestra.” Scott had also performed with the DSSO, “Cherry Cola,” and many other variety bands. He was also an avid UMD hockey fan.

Scott is survived by his wife, Sharrie Janovick; three children, Jacob, Nathan and Adam Young, all of Superior, WI; two sisters, Lynn Fallik, Houston, TX and Terry (Mark) Vedbraaten, McIntosh, MN; brother-in-laws, Kevin Wildes, Tahuya, WA, Charles Janovick, Superior, WI; sister-in-law, Shelley Janovick, Milwaukee, WI; nieces and nephews, Charles (Brittnie) Janovick, Jr., Jessica (Derrick) Stromberg, Logan and Janna Bacon, Matthew Wildes, Christopher, Stacy and Dustin Vedbraaten and his father-in-law, Bill Janovick.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Deborah Wildes and his mother-in-law, Gayle Janovick.

Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1924 Wyoming Avenue, Superior and continue until the 1:00 PM Memorial Service with Pastor Sarah Kerkes officiating.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.
To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com.