Rebecca Carol Young

Rebecca Carol Young, 76, of Kingsburg, CA passed away October 28, 2023 with her children at her side. Becky was born in Salinas, CA, to parents James Tony Goodwin and Joan Marie Wilcox on. Her father's Air Force career led them to live in Japan and Morocco internationally, and throughout the mid-western United States. Summers were spent with her Grandmother, working in her grocery store in Oklahoma and adventuring with her dear cousin, Janice. Becky attended 14 different schools and graduated from Bentonville High School in 1965. Becky met the love of her life, Tommy, and they married in 1966. They made their home and started their family in Springdale, Arkansas welcoming four children: Leslie, Tommy Jr., Matthew and Mark. In 1975, Becky and Tommy relocated to California and resided in Kingsburg raising their family. Becky was a homemaker, and then went to work as a Teacher's Aide for years in Traver. She opened a bookstore in Downtown Kingsburg desiring to share her love of literature with the community. Many hours and years were invested in the Kingsburg FFA Ag Boosters, Girl Scouts and Sea Wolves Board. She chaperoned FFA trips to State and National Conventions and thoroughly enjoyed cheering on her children and eventually grandchildren in all their extra curricular endeavors. In 1995, Tommy closed his business, Young's Diesel, and the couple moved to Alaska where they lived until 2012. They enjoyed many Alaskan adventures and Becky proved to be quite the fisherman. She enjoyed working in the office where Tommy worked. They would spend holidays and some Summers in California. Their love of antiques and Becky's green thumb for succulents, filled their home. In 1998, Becky was promoted to the title of Grammy, when their first grandson was born. Over the years, six other grandchildren were added to the family each filling her with more joy and pride. If any of her grandchildren were involved, she was sure to be there. She celebrated the weddings of two of her grandchildren in 2021 and 2023, and even got to welcome her first great grandchild in July 2022. Becky is survived by her children, Leslie (Craig) Carpenter, Tommy Young, Jr., Matthew (Kristen) Young, and Mark (Staci) Young; seven grandchildren, Mason (Rilee Young, Rebecca (William) Romine, Brooklynn Young, Cole Young, Alfred Carpenter, Sadie Carpenter, and Titus Young; and great grandchild, Samori Romine. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony Goodwin and Joan Skaggs, her brother, James Goodwin, and husband Tommy Young, Sr. Becky was known for her sarcasm, and vivid story telling and will be missed by all. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Kingsburg Community Church at 10:30 am.

Rebecca Carol Young

January 11, 1947 - October 28, 2023