Dedicated to the memory of David Young
This site is a tribute to David Young, who was born in Birmingham on April 06, 1935. He is much loved and will always be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, committed colleague and faithful friend. We have added thoughts and stories sent through by card and email - from colleagues at GEC/Alstom and from friends, family and church. Thank you for your respect for dad and your care for the family.
Recent Donations
4 months ago
Oliver Lewy
David... ex-work colleague in the 1980's Met up again after many years and enjoyed attending IET lectures together Sadly missed
£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)
3 years ago
Jeremy Price
A pleasure to have worked with and known David
£30.00 (+ £7.50 Gift Aid)
3 years ago
David & Frances Hickman
David has been a wonderful cousin to me and my sister Chris, and a great supporter of my parents. An inspiring and kind man whom we will miss very much
£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)
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Thoughts
I have thought of David's example of living out "let the little children come to me" so often since moving from Rising Brook Baptist aged 11, the fact was he never made me feel like a little child but a valued and full member of a loving church family. Whenever people talk of intergenerational church I think of David Young and his conversation and care for me on a level with him, never looking down at me for being a child and never patronising nor lumping me in with the rest of a large family. His witness has stayed with me of God's complete welcome to all and I share it and think about it often, his ministry "at the door" is still an amazing inspiration.
Ruth
17th May 2022
I loved David's presence on the door at Rising Brook Church. His warm and firm handshake, his arm on the shoulder. The fact that he always said my name. He was a wonderful, kind and loving man. I shall miss him so much as will the whole church. Ken.
Ken
22nd December 2020
The doors of our church, when they reopen, will never be the same again. David will be greatly missed as that all-embracing, welcoming presence - always on duty. It didn’t matter whether he knew you well or you were a complete stranger, rich or poor, confident or timid, the warmth of his welcome always shone through. You will be greatly missed, David, and it was an honour to work alongside you.
Sue
18th December 2020
Candles
To an amazing man, never to be forgotten.
Lit by Sheanagh and Stephen on 19th December 2020
David you always were a light in the community and a beacon for the church - your warm smile and genuine interest in anyone who entered the building was plain for everyone to see. I know there are many that will miss you dearly but we also know and firmly believe you are in Gods arms now in a wonderful place that we will one day share. You are home now and will forever be at peace.
Lit by Jason & Bethany on 7th December 2020