On 12/14 the Young family woke up to their house filling with smoke. Kurt went to check to see where it was coming from while Melinda and their 3 young children-Brandon, Kaitlyn and Lyndsie were able to get outside and called for help. Kurt made it out, but succumbed to complications from smoke inhalation combined with his ongoing medical complications. The family is now left without their husband, father, and their home. They also have the added stress of planning and paying for a funeral.

Kurt and Melinda raised 8 amazing children in this home and anyone who is fortunate enough to know Angela, Suzie, Kimberly, Robert, Russell, Brandon, Kaitlyn and Lyndsie knows that money cannot replace what has been taken from them.  If you are in any way able to help, please consider giving.