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Ivor Young Obituary

Ivor Young passed away on March 24, 2015 after battling a lengthy illness. He was 49. Ivor was best known as the bassist for the band Auto No. In 1995 he travelled with the Auto No to Volgograd, Russia on an international tour. Ivor also did studio work with several local area musicians. He was employed by Synthes.

Ivor was born on April 17, 1965 on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. He moved to Colorado Springs with his family in January, 1970. He attended Audubon Elementary, East Junior High, and Wasson High schools.

Ivor is survived by his mother Olly and half-sister Janet, both of Colorado Springs, and brother Bert of Kenai, Alaska. Ivor is also survived by another brother and two nephews of Billings, Montana.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 3:00pm in Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501 North Cascade Avenue.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 26, 2015.

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Russian friends

June 27, 2015

It was fun to communicate with you, you helped us to get to know Americans. We'll miss you, Ivor. Peace on you.
Your Russian friends

Bert Young

April 23, 2015

...rest in peace bro.

Julie Mccearley

April 1, 2015

Thor of u tonite.

Julie McCearley

March 29, 2015

I worked with Ivor at Synthes, USA. He was a fun guy and always pleasant. He will be missed by many people. RIP my friend.

March 28, 2015

I'll miss you Ivor. Thank you for being my friend.

Shannon C. Davis

March 28, 2015

Life will be less interesting without Ivor in the world.
Peace on you, Musician.

Mitch Mitchell

March 27, 2015

I had the distinct honor and pleasure to share the stage with Ivor in the Auto No back in the day - rest peacefully my man.

Linus Munger

March 27, 2015

A lot of great memories and time spent with Ivor over the years. He was such a great friend and awesome musician. I'll miss you Bro.

March 27, 2015

I worked with Ivor at Carlin Dodge in 1985. I just started playing guitar and he was an inspiration to me. My Deepest Condolences to His Family and Friends. RIP Ivor.........

March 26, 2015

God speed Ivor

Eric Carr

March 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Ivor. Thanks for the laughs and the music. You will be missed.

Brenda Olson Bundy

March 26, 2015

Painful to say "bye Ivor" rest in peace.

Karol Blasczynski

March 26, 2015

Such a great guy and musician knew him many, many years ago. My condolences.

Cathy Troup

March 26, 2015

Ivor,I will miss you, your smile and humor. It was truely a pleasure to know you. Rest in peace.

Ruth Shyer

March 26, 2015

You shall always have a special place in my heart; I'm thankful you were apart of my life. Rest in Peace my friend.

Delvin Neugebauer

March 26, 2015

Rest in peace, Ivor, and thank you for all the great music. You will be deeply missed. My condolences to his family, to all the musicians who played with him, and to all those who loved him.

Jeremy Reed and Mark Larez

March 26, 2015

The Ivor ladies and gentlemen. A great friend who filled our hearts with love and laughter and our heads with incredible music. We miss him dearly.

crystal dojcak

March 26, 2015

Ivor, you entertained us so well in your young life. gone too soon.

Tom Carlson

March 26, 2015

Always good to everyone, thanks for being so nice and sharing great music with people.

Steven Johnson

March 26, 2015

I very much enjoyed your company and your music over the years, Ivor. You will be missed!

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