Lawrence blogger dies of cancer

Friday, February 6, 2009

Lawrence resident who blogged his struggle dies

Jeff Young, Lawrence resident, died Feb. 4 at age 32 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Young was featured in a Kansan article last July.

The article, written by Asher Fusco, described Young’s struggle with the disease. Young said in the story that support from his wife, the kindness of strangers and walks with his two dogs helped him stay positive.

Young and his wife Abby chronicled his fight against cancer on their blog, http://beatingcancerstill.blogspot.com/. The blog updated readers on Young’s health, as well as the couple’s day-to-day life.

Tentative arrangements have been made with Warren McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services at 120 W. 13th. The visitation is planned for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the service at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the mortuary chapel. Final arrangements will be posted to Young’s blog once they are available.

Condolences may be sent to 2525 Belle Haven Dr., Lawrence, KS 66046.

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