My heart aches for the loss of one of our great visionaries, dreamers, luminaries and leaders – D. 
Gary Young, ‘the pioneer of the modern day essential oil movement,’ founder of Young Living Essential Oils.
D. Gary Young, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his closest family and friends due to complications resulting from a series of strokes.
D. Gary Young has made a magnifcent difference in my personal life, and has been so influential with the health and well being of people and animals around the globe.
I’ve learned so deeply about health, living healthy, by body, mind, psyche, nurturing my nervous system, and so much more. My health is forever changed through his teachings, and the most wonderful oils – as Wayne Dyer said at the 2013 Young Living Convention – “These oils are like God in a Bottle” and are changing the consiousness of the planet.
With prayers for Gary, his amazing wife Mary, their children, the entire Young Living corporate family, and all those with Young Living around the world. Your legacy will continue Gary, for many generations. Thank you for the amazing contributions you have made to humanity.
Peace and Blessings dear Gary having shed your physical body. May your wisdom and care for humanity live on – in and through each of us – and through every drop of the precious essential oils you have made available with such care and appreciation.
Sandy Rakowitz
A message from Jared Turner, COO of Young Living Essential Oils
“Young Living family,
It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that our mentor and friend, our beloved founder Gary Young, passed away peacefully today, <May 12, 2018> in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his closest family and friends due to complications resulting from a series of strokes.
It was an honor for me to be with him when he took his last, peaceful breath at 3:55 pm, on this beautiful spring day. A sacred moment I’ll never forget.
Even though he wouldn’t want us to feel this way, everyone at Young Living is heartbroken by this loss. We take solace in remembering the special man who was such an iconic pioneer and messenger for essential oils and their benefits to people around the world.
Gary was the undisputed leader of the global essential oil movement. He spent 35 years studying the benefits and perfecting the extraction of essential oils, while building a billion-dollar plus global business designed to share what he deemed “the gift” of essential oils with millions of people.
His commitment to physical and emotional wellbeing, combined with his lifelong love of nature, drove him to learn everything about essential oils – from how they are produced to their wellness benefits. He was passionate about providing all of our members with only the highest quality oils, sourced from our own farms and Seed to Seal certified suppliers and partners across the globe, so that millions can enjoy the full benefits of these amazing natural gifts today.
Those who knew Gary understood that no man ever had a bigger heart or was more devoted to the betterment of humanity. His love for others, empathy, and forgiving nature were always on display across his roles as a husband, father, farmer, researcher, leader, explorer, innovator, mentor, philanthropist, and more. Gary’s “maverick” spirit, unfailing work ethic, and passion for life inspired everyone around him to be better, bolder, and kinder. He not only pioneered and created the product category of high quality essential oils as a mainstream wellness solution, but he also raised the bar for quality standards and created a purpose-driven movement that continues to sweep the globe and change millions of lives for the better.
Mary, the executive team, and I have worked side-by-side with Gary and have had many discussions about his vision for the future of the company. We are completely committed to carrying on his legacy and mission of providing Young Living essential oils to every home in the world.
Mary will continue to serve as the CEO and I will continue in my role of president and chief operating officer. In recent years, we have recruited and developed a world-class executive team. This talented group has diverse expertise across industries, from operations and manufacturing to research and marketing. This team has grown the business 800 percent over the last five years.
Our corporate staff is committed to “take action” as Gary always guided, and we invite you to join us in honoring his memory by striving every day to live by his philosophy:
“To truly accomplish our vision of taking the priceless benefits of our essential oils and oil-infused products to every home in the world, every possible effort is required. We seek ways to take positive, powerful action every day in every way. Ours is a proactive culture—never a reactive one.”
From a personal standpoint, I will miss Gary very much. He played an instrumental role in my life, helping me grow as a leader but more importantly as a man. Gary was from humble beginnings, and even as Young Living grew and experienced success, he never lost sight of his passion for helping others. Having the opportunity to work by his side for the last six years has taught me lessons about determination and the importance of relationships. I will honor our friendship by always asking myself, “What would Gary do?” to help me make important decisions. My family and I are indebted to Gary for bringing us into this amazing journey of sharing “the gift” of essential oils with millions of people.
Mary, Jacob and Josef thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Mary will be sharing more detailed information later this week.
With Love,
Jared”
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