Obituary of Edward Young

Edward Paul Young June 11, 1957 - June 2, 2010 Celebration of Ed's life was held at the Church of Christ in Lloydminster Tues, June 8/10. Officiant - Lee Patmore; Honorary Pallbearers - Ray Prebushewski, Steven Prebushewski, Martin Larsen, Baron Larsen, Philip Herman, Michael Herman. Eulogy given by Ray Prebushewski Edward Paul Young was born in Lloydminster on June 11, 1957, and died June 2, 2010. He was son to James and Victoria Young, and grew up south of Lloydminster at Golden Valley Farm. He was predeceased by his father James Young and brothers Alan and Bob Young. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Lucy, his step children, David and Louise Lueddeke; Jennifer and Dean Pearson and his grandchildren Cecilia, Grace, Georgette, Ethan and Julia; his mother Victoria Young; sister Linda Larsen; sister and brother in law Julie and Ray Prebushewski. His nieces and nephews, Jo-Anna, Martin, Vicky, Evelyn and Baron; Tori and Steve; and his great nieces and nephews Elizabeth, Tori, Michael, Bailey and Samantha. Ed was a modern day Christian and follower of Jesus, a true disciple of Christ, a loving husband, son, brother, step father, uncle and grandfather. Ed was one of the most caring people you could meet. His needs were second to the needs of others. Ed was a mentor and teacher to us all, he happily gave his help and encouragement wherever needed. Ed had a special bond and interest in the Church of Christ. Ed was the bookkeeper, the song leader, server at the Lord’s Table, and part time preacher. His work within the Church was a wonderful example for us to follow. Ed followed in his Lord’s footsteps to the best of his ability. Ed’s family depended on him for many things. He went weekly to his Mom’s for a standing lunch date. She enjoyed Ed’s weekly visits so much. Ed loved and respected his Mom and the relationship they had. Ed was the bread winner in he and Lucy’s family…… he went every week and picked up a homemade loaf of bread from his Mom. Ed and his sister Linda were kindred spirits. So many ways they are alike. They seemed to have the knack to gang up with their thoughts and test Lucy’s patience. This did not stop Ed, Lucy and Linda from having a wonderful car holiday together last fall. Lots of miles, hotels, good food, great company and lots of laughs. Ed and Julie were very close in age. They had a lot of fun growing up together. Ed teaching his baby sister not to get in trouble and taking care of her through her teenage years of going out. They lived together in Edmonton in the late 70’s and it was a very special time for them that they held dear in their hearts. Ed realized, after many years of fixing things, which he was good at, it was time to change his philosophy. He came to believe that some things just shouldn’t be fixed, just buy a new one. And that’s when he started bringing his old stuff to me. Ed and I had many long talks about philosophy, religion, world events or would just sit and enjoy each other’s company. Ed is a big part of the reason I am a Christian today. I still can hear the joy in his voice when I phoned him and arranged to be baptized in this Church. Uncle Ed was an amazing man. Ed taught his nieces and nephews how to laugh at and with big people. He taught them motorcycle skill and repair. Ed taught them how to eat proper condiments on foods; yes ketchup on chocolate cake is OK. He taught them vehicle mechanics, as well as how to be a good person. Most importantly Ed taught them the way of the Lord. Carpentry was not taught, even though Ed followed in his Lord’s footsteps, he was definitely not a carpenter. During Ed’s younger years on the farm he liked the farm work somewhat. He enjoyed hockey and ball. He never failed to tell Lucy on their trips to and from Edmonton, when they reached Mannville, and I mean everytime, “that’s where I played hockey when I was a kid”. But his interests changed when he got his first motorbike he had found his first true passion. He not only learned to ride but excelled to be an expert motocross rider. Both his family and then Lucy learned to follow him across the provinces to watch him race. He was one of the founding members of the Battle River Dirt Riders Club and he and Lucy worked for and contributed to this club and to the Gopher Back Raceway for many years. Another thing that Ed and Lucy did for many years was shop. Ed loved to shop. He loved any new high tech gadget that came out on the market, bought it and used it. There are a few stores in Canada that will miss Ed’s love to shop. Throughout the various stages of his life he made and had long lasting friendships. From his best friends and neighbors on the farm, to his school and teenage buddies, the Prunes. Then his first job at Nelson Lumber in Lloyd, and at NAIT in Edmonton, where he took Business Administration. Then on to King Mortgage Brokers in Edmonton and then his dream job, with motorbikes of course. Ed became the Western Canadian District Manager with Kawasaki Canada. As you all know, Ed was a farm boy. He went out to Toronto for his job interview with Kawasaki, and landed the job. He was then advised that he must get rid of the farm boy haircut and get a proper business man hair cut. He did. He worked for the company from 1982 to 1997. Little to his knowledge at that time, his head office trainer, Lucille Roy, would become his wife. Ed and Lucy had a very special relationship over the years, both married and the 10 years that they had their long distance relationship. We just recently learned, that Ed was a man of few words. After Lucy moved here in January 1990, months passed and one day, he proposed. He asked her, should we get married this week. And they did, that Saturday, Dec 15, 1990, on the farm, in the presence of his mom and aunt. His last career was with Astec Safety Services, his second family in life. Over the 15 years spent there, his co-workers got to know and love the Ed that we all knew. They respected, trusted and looked to Ed to help build their company to what it is today. In visiting them this past week, we can appreciate the loss they will feel in their team. Lucy and Ed shared a very special loving relationship through their married years. They laughed and had excellent fun times together. They shared a love of travel, seafood, movies and family, the last of which was most important. Ed was Lucy’s life. Not only a husband and a friend, but a father to her children and grandfather to her grandchildren. They were theirs. Ed treated them like they were his own. Lucy and Ed spent many times travelling to Ontario and Australia to visit their families. Both the kids and the grandkids loved Ed very, very much. They played, computed, shopped, ate at wonderful restaurants, and enjoyed each other’s company. Ed believed that everyone should own a computer. He was quite appalled when he realized that Jennifer did not have a computer, and soon rectified that. And the tradition continued that all the grandkids have a computer too. Ed will be sadly missed in their lives and their homes. I am so fortunate to have been Ed’s brother-in-law for 30 years. There are so many stories I could share with you today, but I think the following sums up many of our thoughts about Ed today. New motorcycle, Mercedes Benz, trip around the world, a mansion 0$’s. OUR ED – PRICELESS! Our sincere thanks goes out to our Church family, Lee Patmore, Golden Valley Ladies, Glen McCaw and McCaw Funeral Services Ltd. Charitable donations can be made to the Lloydminster Church of Christ and/or The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.