DeForrest Orval Young, 64, of Littleton, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2010. Dick was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease due to diabetes a year ago. He died at home in Littleton, Colorado. He was born in Glendale, California on February 16, 1946 and grew up in Burbank, California. Dick graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 and from the University of Southern California School of Law in 1974. Dick married Kim Kathleen Murphy on September 10, 1970 in the LDS Mesa, Arizona Temple. They have lived in Colorado off and on since 1978. Dick recently retired after practicing law for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Collin Forrest Young, and his father, Orval Harold Young. He is survived by wife Kim Kathleen Young of Littleton, CO; mother Lola Young of Fairfield, CA; brother Anthony Garnett (Vicki) Young of Fairfield, CA; daughter Meagan (Mark) Gueller of Centennial CO; son Sean Patrick (Shelley) Young of Kaysville UT; son Matthew Orval (Leslie) Young of Castle Rock, CO; son Jeffrey Charles (Jennifer) Young of Denver, CO; daughter Kathryn (Hunter) Jackson of Littleton, CO and 12 grandchildren; Maxwell DeForrest, Mason Clarence, Mallory Kathleen, Marshall James, Thomas Orval, Zachary Brent, Ethan James, Sean Alexander, Lindsay Kate, Keelia Kim, William Patrick, and Benjamin Matthew . The funeral will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the LDS Church at 910 W. Ridge Road, Littleton CO 80120. A viewing will precede the funeral from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Humanitarian Fund at http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6944-1-3685-1,00.html
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Dick and I were friends in high school. That was a long time ago. Over the years, as we have corresponded, I would hear his voice, either literally or in my mind, talking to me just the way he did so many years ago -- his "say it as it is" style, the feeling I got that I always had been and always would be his friend, his simple unvarnished commentary on the realities of people and life. I'm sure he related the same way to other people, but when we communicated, I always felt special, that he really liked and respected me. What a wonderful gift! I will really miss him.
Kim, It is nice to see the pictures of your husband on the blog! Glendale is a pretty town to be born in, and with growing up in Burbank as a California boy, I wonder if he spent time at the beach! We were at B.Y.U. at the same time as Dick! I guess we'll find out at his service if you two met there. I would guess you did... I have noticed how you are loved by many people. They have been at your door wishing you comfort and support, ... and food! How wonderful, and how wonderful to have your family near you at this time. Steve and Lynne Elgredge
Dear Kim and Family,
Our hearts are surely with each of you at this time. Dick taught our children in Sunday School and shared the same country for our missions with me. Frank and I see his wit, charm, intelligence and testimony in the beautiful children and grandchildren you have. We will miss him and love you.
Nanette, Frank and Okoren Family
Dick and Kim were some of the earliest dear friends in our married life, and our memories of special times together are some of those that we cherish most. Dennis had grown up with Dick in Burbank, and all of the guys in that rather large and wonderful group were required to return to the home ward with their wives after missions and college, so that the famous softball team could continue its important legacy!! :) We wives loved watching our men be boys together again! Both at BYU and then later in Burbank, we got together every single weekend night with our group to play "Jeopardy!" for hours and hours. Blankets were spread on the floor so the growing batch of babies could sleep, while we set out the obligatory popcorn, M&Ms and Cragmont Soda (which is all any of us could afford back then) and then--the fun began! Those were happy, happy times, and we have longed for a return to that sweet period in our lives. Though we have sadly never made it to Colorado, you and your family (we have cute pictures of our children together when they were tiny) have never, ever left our hearts. We love Dick. We loved his Daddy (our fist post-college Bishop) Tony,and their sweet Mother. And we love you, Kim. May you feel our Father's loving arms about you, giving you his sweet and tender peace.
Much love to all of you~
Patti King
Reading Patti's note just brought tears to my eyes as I longed for those great times we had. I especially loved just talking with you guys and sharing so many thoughts and feelings. Dick was one of the few people in my life I always knew I could totally trust.
God bless you and your kids.
Dennis
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