Paul Richard Young

Paul Richard Young

July 27, 1957 - October 14, 2010

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.

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55 responses to Paul Richard Young

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  1. Paul was a good friend and an excellent Structural Engineer. I had the privige to work with Paul both at Fluor and EQE joint venture with RBF. He will be missed.

  2. Debbie, Laurel, Allen & Kevin, Words alone can not express how many of us feel about the loss of Paul. I hope that knowing everyone cared about Paul so deeply helps to bring a little bit of comfort during this difficult time.
    He was an amazing person to work for. He always took the time to listen to me and even my husband when he came by the office. We’d all talk about family things, hockey & technology many of the times. The 9 years with him here at RBF will never be forgotten. I will miss checking in with him every morning and saying “have a nice evening, see you tomorrow” every night. Love to you all!!!

  3. Rick Meumann says:

    Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Debbie, Allen, Kevin, Laurel and family.
    I’m very sad to hear of the passing of a long time friend and hockey teammate Paul. We were teammates on the 1975-76 Culver City Juniors hockey team that Paul captained 35 years ago. We coached our boy’s together at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace and Paul played on my men’s league hockey team the “Chief’s”. Paul’s son’s Allen and Kevin played in the summers for the Chief’s too. Paul was a wonderful man, husband, father and always made it fun for the kid’s learning to play hockey. Paul was a quiet, humble, low-key man off the ice and on the ice he was a high-energy, aggressive, smart, consummate hockey player. I will miss Paul very much and I know God has a plan for him as well as all of us. Love you Paul! Debbie, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Rick Meumann and family.

  4. Sal Sheikh says:

    Paul was like my family. I have spent the last 21 years of my career at RBF with him. I have lost a brother. I still remember talking to him the Thursday evening before leaving since he was planning to take two days off. I will miss him. He was the kindest and most compassionate person. My heartfelt condolences with Debbie and his family.

  5. Tim LeFort says:

    To the Young Family
    Prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.I spent many of sunday mornings with Paul and his sons at the ice rink. He was always happy to be there coaching as well playing.Had many of good times together.God must have needed a forward for his team.And chose a great one.
    May the lord wrap his arms around all of you in this time of sadness.May he give you strenght and peace.

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