David Benjamin Young

1954 - 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Benjamin Young, who lost his courageous battle with cancer on October 5, 2025.

David was born on November 28, 1954, to David and Margo Young. As a young man, he was a talented athlete and baseball player. David had an entrepreneurial spirit, taking on many different jobs throughout his life and developing a wide range of skills. He had a special talent for painting homes and businesses in Everett, leaving his mark on places like Arnie's and The Cook Book.

Throughout his career, he worked for several prominent Everett businesses, including Scott Paper, Boeing, and Dunn Lumber. He also spent a number of years in Alaska, working alongside Uncle Bob as a lineman, and later worked as a long-haul truck driver. David was a true jack-of-all-trades, he could learn, fix or build just about anything!

He is survived by his beloved sons, Jesse Young (Angie) and granddaughter Danika, and Jeffrey Young (Hanna); his cherished stepson Kenji Kobayashi (Crystal) and granddaughter Kimiko. He is also lovingly remembered by his sisters, Jayne Puckett and Vicki Goverde, his aunts Roberta and Sally from Marysville and Cindi and Bob from Lake Havasu, Arizona. He also leaves behind many dear cousins, extended family, and friends who will miss him deeply.

David was preceded in death by his parents, David and Margo Young; his wife, Randi Young; and Mary Handy, mother of his youngest child, Jeffrey.

David will be remembered most for his kind heart, sense of humor, and the deep love he held for his family and friends. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the Fred Hutch Cancer Care Center, in gratitude for the care and support he received during his illness.