George William Young

Goodbye George

We were saddened to learn of George's passing. We remember him fondly and hold him close in our hearts. Beloved Uncle, (known as "Apple George" to his nieces and nephew) and all around good guy. Pictured Here with Niece Allison Lian in Serene Lakes, CA 1998. Condolences to Christie and Family.

A good friend to have... A brother to my brother.

The smile and the laugh, George Young was a person you enjoyed being around. I met George in the fifth grade when my family moved from a small town in Nebraska to Portland. By chance George and Charles Corrigan where neighbors. We became inseparable friends in the coming of age period of fifth through the eighth grade. We had some amazing adventures. George will be missed and remembered with a smile.

My sweet friend George was and will always be an integral part of my life. Growing up in the same neighborhood, our paths never stopped crossing right up to this autumn. I have a Time Capsule of joyous memories of Big George, the Jet. He will always be in my own Hall of Fame of my most dearest and lifelong friendships. I will always hear his gentle giggling and see his big smile.....never forgetting that twinkle in his eye. "Oh George, the gang misses you!"

To my friend for over 60 years-- every time we met there was always an abundance of laughter about things we had done, things we were currently doing, and things we planned to do. We've all lost a kind man and a good friend.

George and I decided we were part of a karass, a term Kurt Vonnegut invented for people who run into each other at odd times and places. When we did run into one another, which was quite often, we never did not have fun. He was a joy to know and I cherished his friendship.