Viola M. Young, age 94, of Cambridge, MN, passed away on Oct 15, 2015, at GracePointe Crossing Gables East in Cambridge, MN, at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 12 days. Viola Young was born Feb 3, 1921, in Minneapolis, MN, to Clifford and Rena (Rydeen) Olson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ward in 1993; two daughters, Shelby Jean Carlson and Suzie Carlson; brother, Floyd Olson; and granddaughter, Ronda Carlson. She grew up in Blomford, MN, where she attended grade school. On Apr 15, 1939, she married Ward Young (the boy next door) and they made their home in Cambridge. Viola worked as a waitress, grocery store clerk, drug store clerk, clinic receptionist, and certified dental assistant. In 1968 she went to work for Marlton Realty and later on Moline Realty. She retired in 1996. Viola was a very special and classy lady who gave her all to her family, her work and her community. Viola was President of Eastern Minnesota Board of Realtors and was recipient of Realtor of the Year Award both in 1980 and again in 1991. She was a member of Minnesota Board of Realtors and The National Association of Realtors. Viola also was a member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce serving as Treasurer for four years. She also was a member of the Cambridge Lutheran Church Council and the Building Committee for the Fellowship Hall, Cambridge Women’s Club, Coordinator for Riverwood Village and Bridge Park Apts. and served as President of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and many other community activities. She is survived by her son: Jim (Jeanie) Young of Cambridge; sister: Ruthie (Bill) Falk of Isanti; six grandchildren: Sharon (Jeff) Johnson, Mike (Jean) Carlson, Jamie (Pam) Carlson, Laura (Scott) Lerner, Teri (Dave) Kalthoff, and David (Kari) Young; 12 great-grandchildren: Angela (Brian) Saldana, Katelyn Johnson, Kate Lerner, Jonah Carlson, Evan Kalthoff, Valerie Carlson, Lindsey Young, Ryan Lerner, Abby Kalthoff, Sydney Young, Abe Kalthoff, and Wyatt Carlson; sister-in-law: Faye Olson of Isanti, and by many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Tues, Oct 20, 2015, at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with the Strike Funeral Homes – Cambridge Chapel, Cambridge, MN.