Paul Richard Young
July 27, 1957 - October 14, 2010
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Paul Richard Young
July 27, 1957 - October 14, 2010
Obituary
Paul was a Structural Engineer and Senior Vice President with RBF Consulting, a widely respected nation wide engineering firm. During his 30-year career he directed the design and construction of many bridges and other structures. He was a respected teacher and mentor within his profession, and loved what he did for a living.
But his real loves were his family and the game of ice hockey. Whether it was playing, coaching or watching the game. He played ever since he was a boy, even on the day he passed to that great ice rink in the sky. He coached and played with each of his sons. His favorite team was the Kings, but he liked to say he had two favorite teams, the Kings, and any other team that was playing the Ducks.
Paul was devoted to providing for his family and assuring their happiness idolizing and caring for his wife, Debbie, and supporting his children, Laurel, Allen, and Kevin in their endeavors. He participated in and took great pride in all of their activities. Paul and his wife Debbie enjoyed more than 30 years of a very happy marriage together. They particularly loved spending time on camping trips enjoying hiking and biking.
Paul was an enthusiastic leader in the care and cohesion of his extended family and is survived by his wife Debbie; his children, Laurel, Allen & wife Jacky, and Kevin; his mother, Josephine; his brothers and sister, Joe & wife Carolyn, Steve & wife Diann, Mary & husband David Mulvihill.
Please have floral donations delivered to the Mortuary by the afternoon of Thursday, October 21st. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, or the Charity of your Choice.
55 responses to Paul Richard Young
Jan Denoyer says:
October 19, 2010
I worked for Paul when I first got out of college. He was a wonderful person and a great mentor. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for his families and friends.
Larry Jansen says:
October 19, 2010
Paul was a friend and colleague. I worked with him on several projects and spoke with him last week regarding some new work beginning in Mexico. We had worked together in Cabo San Lucas and shared some good times. He was truly a professional and a pleasure to work with on challenging projects. I will miss him.
Margaret Bulat says:
October 19, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers… and will continue to be so. All my love.
Michelle Thomsen says:
October 19, 2010
my deepest condolences to Debbie, Laurel, Allen, and Kevin, as well as all those who knew and loved him.
Mohsen Mohseni says:
October 19, 2010
I worked with Paul on the SR-22 Design-Build project. While Paul was on the Contractor side, I saw nothing but professionalism and respect from him on his day-to-day communications. He was on top of his work and was liked by all of us on the Owner side. We will miss him. Our prayers go to his family and may God bless his soul.