Hennessey Christian Idstein-Young

Hennessey Christian Idstein-Young

December 14, 1997 - May 08, 2019
Lake Forest CA

Hennessey Christian Idstein-Young

December 14, 1997 - May 08, 2019
Lake Forest CA

Obituary

Hennessey Christian Idstein-Young, 21, of Lake Forest, California passed away peacefully, in his sleep, of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, May 8th.  This world and everyone who knew him is brighter because of Hennessey.

Hennessey packed so much life into each of his too-short 21 years.  Hennessey is a 2016 graduate of El Toro High School and has spent the last several years chasing “powder pockets” and his dreams by spending as much time snowboarding on the mountain as he could pack in. Most recently Hennessey spent the winter in Big Sky, Montana where he gratefully and proudly spent 105 days on the mountain, snowboarding all day “laying down sick turns”, working nights at Lone Mountain Ranch at the Horn and Cantle restaurant.  His most beloved spot was of course, his second home, Bear Mountain in Big Bear, California, where he spent many, many “sick” winters doing” hot laps in the park.”

To his friends he was Big Hen or Sasquatch, but to his family he was Hennessey or H or HP or Henny. To everyone, he was love, adventure, exploration and chill.  Hennessey wanted everyone to slow down to enjoy life.  He took his time in life to do what he loved. He chased his dreams and took everything in – whether it was taking in beautiful scenery at a new place, methodically enjoying a meal, soaking in a hot tub, or spending as much time with his loving Mom as possible.

Hennessey lit up each room he was in and always wanted to make sure everyone was happy and having fun. He was truly a no-drama kind of dude and the biggest lessons he taught everyone he came in contact with were to live every day to its fullest, say YES to adventure, chase your dreams and always remember, “You Do You.”

Hennessey is survived by his mom, Katrina Idstein-Laws, stepdad Rusty Laws, siblings Bailey and Jordan Laws, grandmothers Music Sprouse, Ann Barnett, grandfather Ken (Ania) Idstein, Uncle Tom (Abbie) Idstein, Uncle Ryan (Ashley) Ruggles, Uncle Derek (Erica) Idstein, cousins Hannah, Cooper, Halen, Jordan, Lexi and Autumn, Great Grandma Mary Morris, Great Grandpa John (Jack) Idstein and many Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Cousins and their families, a huge group of amazing friends, including Devin, Jake, Julian, Robert and Joseph and his dog, Bella.

In lieu of a formal service we are honoring Hennessey his way with “Remembering Big Hen” – a celebration of Hennessey’s life, which will be held on Friday, May 17 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Doheny State Beach (25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629) Picnic Area A, dinner and beverages will be provided. We are looking forward to sharing your memories of Hennessey with us, so please bring your best memories in any way shape or form. We are celebrating Hennessey’s life, so come dressed vibrantly and brightly – comfy and chill, just like Hennessey.

We are also inviting you to Hennessey’s visitation on Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at O’Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.  Again, please come dressed vibrantly and brightly – comfy and chill, just like Hennessey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to Chill Foundation (The Chill Foundation inspires youth to overcome challenges through boardsports – their development program uses snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing and paddleboarding to teach life skills and increase self-esteem to disadvantaged kids) at www.chill.org.

The family is asking for ANY and ALL photos, videos and stories about Hennessey to be emailed to remembering.big.hen@gmail.com.

 

Celebration Of Life

  • Date & Time: May 17, 2019 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
  • Venue: Doheny State Beach
  • Location: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point, CA 92629 - (Get Directions)

Visitation

  • Date & Time: May 18, 2019 (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
  • Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
  • Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

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19 responses to Hennessey Christian Idstein-Young

  1. On the first day of job orientation he bought me food because he noticed I didn’t have any. He also showed me around the hotel, he taught me how to talk to people. We made the best of times working during the summer. I didn’t know him very long, but I will never forget him.

  2. Hennessey was always a joy to be around such a good kid! I was so proud of him for chasing his dreams and doing what he was passionate about! He lived life to the fullest! Katrina and him had such a special bond! My heart breaks thinking of his Mom’s heartbreak. I told his cousin Lil Kenny my son that to Honor Hennessey he needs to love life and live adventurously and to follow your heart! We all do! I send all of my LOVE And prayers for strength to Katrina and all of our wonderful family!
    Hennessey, I will teach you Poker like you wanted when I see you again in the Heavens!
    I love you,
    Aunt Rachel

  3. Vicki Bass says:

    Hennessy was a lovely young man. When I would visit Music he always dropped by to say hi with a smile on his beautiful face.

  4. Vicki Bass says:

    Hennessy was a lovely young man as he was as a baby, a toddler, and all the stages of his life. Always steadfast in his love and zest for life. When I would visit Music he always dropped by to say hi with a smile on his beautiful face. He is a testimony in the physical world of the love that he is…

  5. Anita says:

    Oh my heart. Katrina there are no words. Any loss of a loved one is devastating, the loss of a child is so beyond devastating. My heart is broken for your loss. I feel so fortunate to have met Hennessey at your wedding .. I now feel honored. He lit up the room when he entered the kitchen through the garage. He was so kind and so sincere in his greeting this woman he had never met. He was a big personality in an equally big body .. and his massive presence was equally kind and gentle and he seemed very genuinely interested in meeting each of Rusty’s relatives. I know you helped shape this lovely child of God and my most sincere compliments on raising a true gentleman with a heart so kind it was visible. God only takes the best .. and I know Hennessey is smiling down on you and will never leave your side. You have a special Guardian Angel who will live on through you, I loved your request that everyone attending the services dress vibrantly and brightly … comfy and chill, just like Hennessey.. a perfect description of your precious son who obviously loved his Mother beyond words. My most sincere condolences to you and the world for such a huge loss. You and all who love him are in my heart and my prayers. My heart is there with you though my body remains in Cincinnati.

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