I’m a bit out of the loop because I live so off the grid. I am just now hearing this sad news. I played little league baseball with Ivan and his brother Avry. I am 42 years old now and those two are still the best athletes I’ve ever seen! How both of them never made it pro I have no idea. I will say this….as a Cardinal while Ivan was an Indian playing Shasta Little League baseball…every time I had to face him on the mound….my body would tremble with fear of his sizzling fast ball. Not only did he throw harder than any kid I’ve ever seen….the control was epic! Then Avry….we called him “The Blur”. Both of them ran like cheetahs. I traveled and played All-Stars with them. I remember when Ivan and Lindsey Welch hit back to back home runs during one of our All-Star games in Eureka. I’ll never forget the excitement. Ivan had a smile and warmth to him and yet still the image and heart of a straight beast! I went on to attend Shasta High School and would go solo to Foothill just to watch Ivan dominate the field in football. For me…it was like watching a pro idol of mine. I know your kids will read these when they get older so even though I’m late receiving this terrible news….I want them to know how special and dedicated their dad was. Nothing and nobody could stop that man. A force to be reckoned with if you will. Rest In Peace old friend. I know you’re up there with coach Mel and  I wish your family peace and the best of good memories. Aloha from Hawaii and God Bless. 

Please change the date. He passed on November 3, 2020.

Thank you Darren and  Ernest for the kind thoughtful memories of Ivan. 

Trisha Sutherland

I had the good fortune in this lifetime to be friends with Ivan. He was a man of character who loved his firends, his family, and had a boundless love for his children. I have never met a man who worked so hard without complaint; instead with pride and passion,
Ivan was a business man and entrepreneur who pursued his dreams with gusto.
Ivan faced life's difficulties with grace. He supported his friends and family by being loyal, and understanding, and respectful. I am going to miss the conversations, his unique point of view, and his empathy.
I will always remember the laughs, the philisophical discussions, and the deep devotion to your kids. 
Ivan you were an honorable man; deeply respected by all. Rest in peace.
~Darren Levy









 

Project City Bulldogs, it all started in the 1st grade, 35 years ago. Ivan and I, Anthony and Ty. Avry and Sabrina were the youngsters. We spent our youngest years together. It was just us. So often made to feel so different, having each-other made it easier to navigate through those early years. When you left the district, we never lost touch for too long and we spent our entire lives together. Being at the Young's house was home away from home at all times. Good times and being kids. Good times and eating good food. Good times and doing stuff we probably should not have been doing, but it sure was fun. Good times and laughing when Gloria was chewing your behind. Good times and laughing about getting a good, well deserved a$$ whoopin.  

You were a good soul brotha. You had an impact on people and you put a smile on folks faces. You were kind and never looked for trouble. You had ambition, drive and never had a problem putting in work. I felt bad for anyone on the receiving end of your straight right, but they probably asked for it or deserved it. 

It wasn't supposed to go down like this though. We lost touch over the last few years and your passing will change the way I do things forever. It doesn't make sense why you are gone. I don't understand why you didn't have more time.  What I do know is that while you were on this earth, you left your mark. The people who knew you , will never forget you. We will laugh and tell stories about our time with you for the rest of our lives. I see a unique piece of you in all of your children. You created three beautiful souls that will do well in life and your spirit will live on through them. 

I love you folks, I'll holler at you on the other side.

I met Ivan in second grade. I was kind of an oddball... a girl who didn't fit in a whole lot... but Ivan always treated me with kindness and respect. He was popular and could have easily just ignored my existence, like most of the other popular kids did, but instead he always had time to talk to me, to be my friend. It meant a lot to me. As strange as it might seem to see another kid, a peer, as a role model, he still was that to me. I admired his graciousness and kindness. I was sad when, a few years later, he moved away to another school... I missed my friend. 
Many years later, in our 20's, I briefly ran into him again, and was glad to find that he was as happy to see me as I was to see him. It was lovely being able to talk with him again.
I never saw him again, in person, but we'd message each other from time to time... to say hi and catch up. I was always happy to hear from him. 
I was incredibly saddened to find out about his passing today. My heart breaks for his family, for his children... for the loss of my childhood friend. He was a very meaningful part of my formative childhood years, and I will always treasure the memories I have of him. My most loving thoughts to everyone who misses him.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Ivan Keon Young

17 août 1979 – 2 novembre 2020

Lawncrest Chapel & Memorial Park

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