David Allan Young
February 20, 2012
In his 57th year, David (Moose/Big Dave) passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2012 at home, leaving behind his sister Andrea (Bill) Yurkiw, his nephews Kyle and Cole, his cousins and a lot of close friends. David was predeceased by his father Rev. Canon Allan Young (1992) and his mother Doris Young (2012). He had a number of friends from the Ham Radio world, the LTC, London Air Show and members of the London Police Department. His boisterous personality will be missed by everyone whose path ever crossed his. A memorial service will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 249 Hamilton Road, on Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m. Special thank you to Christine, Gloria and Cammilia from Para-Med for your years of support and care. Donations to the charity of your choice in his memory are welcome.
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Dear Andrea We were both shocked and heart-broken to hear of the death of your mother and David. Your family always offered their home to us whenever we had to be in London. Over the years we watched you and David grow into adulthood. Great memories!! In memory or your mom and David we are making a special donation to the Primate's World Hunger fund. May His love embrace you and your family with the promise of the Easter hope. Bill and Delores Millman - Myrtle Beach, SC.
So sad to hear of "Big Dave" passing away...great memories from The Clifton Arms Hotel and Dave guarding the door. RIP Dave...you will be sadly missed but will always be fondly remembered by everyone!!!
Dave will be in our hearts forever, starting out as one of our employee's in Grand Bend, then quickly becoming a good friend, His gentle ways and contagious laugh will stay with us. Time to rest Gentle Giant. We love you.
Kim and I have the Young family in our prayers and memories of David in our hearts. Dave would happily give the shirt off his back to help others, and his kindness and generosity has made a lasting impression on our family and on the ham radio community. We have been blessed to have you as a friend David. 73 I have also been asked to pass heartfelt sympathy to the Young family at this difficult time from the RAC Field Organization, Board and Executive.
Friends pass from our lives and leave a hole - Dave is leaving a really big one. Memories are being kept close to the heart. My condolences to Andrea et al. Grandma Webster (Winn) will be there to greet Dave.
So sad to hear this news. I worked with Dave for many years at the Airshow and would hear his voice over the radio. A true gentleman. Peace and 73's to you and condolences to your family.
Dave represented the spirit of life, a good man and friend to those who were lucky enough to know him. Thank God that he introduced Dave to Ham Radio.. his spirit of a life and a fine human being carried over to our hobby and it was certainly a honour to share the airwaves with him. May the spirit and the airwaves carry him home and onto the promised life and land. 73 Dave and till our next QSO.... de VE3NRJ Brads
Dave, iwill miss your voice on the radio, your presence on the bus or just our chats in your vehicle on the way home or to work. i was always proud to be your friend and priveledged to have known you as you always cared for the less fortunate in this world. A few words will never cover all the kind and gentle deeds you did while you were visualy with us on earth but i will never forget them or you. my sincere condolences to your sister Andrea and her family. R.I.P. Archie
You will be missed by so many in all walks of life whose paths you crossed. We had many great laughs and at work and outside. I remember when you did me a favour and did a charter really early in the morning and floored one particular dispatcher (VC) We laughed so hard. You even gave me you old leather bag for those old ticket holders and money. You were a gentle giant. I remember your wedding and that little grown up girl Ashley whom you became father to and whom you loved and she loved you & still does dearly. May you have peace with your mom and dad up there in heaven. Till we meet again. Glo
rest in peace little moose,sad to hear of your passing.we,ll meet again i,m sure an ole friend ken.
Andrea, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May it bring you solace to know how many lives have been deeply touched by "Big Dave". He gave the best hugs and it was an honour to have known him. Big Dave......you will be forever missed.
Dear Andrea and Family, There are no words to make this any easier. As we say goodbye to David, we will remember his great wit and gentle kindness. As he is taken from our sight, there are many, including your Mom and Dad that are saying with Love and gladness........"Look here he comes". They are rejoicing in their reunion with him. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers
No one at Sir Adam Beck did not know that great laugh and smile. Always there to lend a hand or just talk and laugh. You and Pottsie were so much alike so find him as he left us at 50. Let your laughter ring out. Break out into song. Say hi to the Rev and your Mom. Forever missed but so glad that you and I got to cross paths in life.
There is an old saying that states " Only the good die young" .This is another case of That happening for sure. I sometimes think that God Himself Gets a little impatient,wanting to get His best people back into His arms a little early.The only thing that makes this easier to swallow for Me, is knowing that Dave is re-united with His Mother and father.If there is a Bus providing service,between the many mansions that Jesus Christ says there are in Heaven,"Big"Dave will Be driving it. I just hope He will be there to pick Me up,when it is My turn to go Home. Amen
My sincere condolences to the Family. Dave was a great,kind and caring giant of a man. To those who knew Him and cared for Him, His ever present smiling face will never be forgotten. Sleep in peace Big Dave.
We have lost a big man. You will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of a generous, kind man - Dave. I will always remember Dave's voice on the radio, and his friendly smile, at meetings, coffee shops or riding on his bus. 73' to a key gone silent too soon.
You will be sadly missed Dave. All your inspiration and kindness to everyone that crossed your path was greatly appreciated. I enjoyed working with you on the ECCO Fund at the LTC as well as seeing your smiling face. Rest in peace friend. Deby and Dave Rogers.weary
Dave it's hard to believe that you are gone way before your time . The memories i have of you will forever live in my heart & mind . When ever i heard Smiggy it made me smile . l will never forget you Dave now go be with your folks & RIP .. BIG HUG SMIGGY
Big Dave your friendship will be missed but never forgotten. my hope's and prayers go to the family. Dave was always there for his friends and even more so for his family The big guy will always be with me in mind and sole Warm hartfelt thoughts are with you
Still remember my first meeting with "Big Dave" - back in the old Clifton Arms days - he was my protector in the bar, my friend outside the bar - a friendship that lasted 35 years. Sincerest condolences on your loss.
I have known "Moose" for over 35 years and cannot say one bad word against him. He was a gentle giant of a man with a heart as big as his stature. He was the familiar guy at the London Amateur Radio Club annual flea market and field day. He s going to be hard to replace as I don't think anyone could do the job as well as "Moose" To his sister and her family my sincere condolences for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. I worked with Dave when he was in his prime. He was a gentle giant and a good man. I was proud to consider him my friend.
Big Dave had a heart of gold, the kind of person that would help anyone at any time . I will miss him and his uplifting words of greeting when I ran into him. All my sympaties to all his friends and family. May he rest peacefully and know he was well liked, Thanks Dave.
~ Ron Sinclair VE3JRN (Renfrew Ont)