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Margaret Young Obituary

Margaret M. Young, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1945, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends Sunday, August 6th, 2006. Born July 10, 1923 in Wilmington, N.C., the eldest daughter of the Reverend Raleigh and Minnie L. (Wheeler) Dove, Margaret was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Dove; sister, Ruth Dove Jones; and her beloved husband, former Colorado Springs Vice Mayor and Mayor, Leon Young. Margaret and Leon were married for 59 years before his death in October, 2004. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker, Margaret is survived by her daughter, Denise Young Smith; son-in-law, James Smith, of San Jose, CA.; grandson, Ian Stanton Young of Los Angeles, CA.; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Peter Crawford of Dorchester, MA.; brother, Raphael Dove of Dorchester, MA.; brother and sister-in-law, James and Betty Dove of Chatanooga, TN.; and several beloved nephews and nieces. Additionally, Margaret is survived by her in-laws: Frank J. Myles of Monroe, LA.; Edna (Young) Cyrus of Monroe, LA.; and Ora Myles Sheares of Chicago, IL. A 50-year member and supporter of Trinity Baptist Church, Margaret is survived by a large church family. She was known for her feisty spirit, her candor, and a wish to stay in the background while encouraging others to stand out and strive for education, betterment, success and happiness. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, church members, and her long-time Fountain Boulevard community. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 11th at the Shrine of Remembrance. Entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. A reception will be held at Neptune's Lakeside Cafe, 604 S. Union Blvd., following the services. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to "Leon's Kids", a charity named in the memory of Leon Young, which supports athletic programs and scholarships for local youth. Contributions should be made to Leon's Kids in Memory of Margaret M. Young c/o Pikes Peak Community Foundation, 730 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO., 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Sue Webb

August 22, 2006

My dear Denise,



What a wonderful gift your mother has left behind for the world......YOU.



XO

Swebb

Barbara Washington

August 16, 2006

Dearest Denise,

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Beloved Mother. She fought the good fight and Our Merciful Lord took her home for a much needed rest.

May God continue to Bless You and Your Family during this most difficult time.

Dr. Dayatrice McKnight

August 14, 2006

Denise, my sister in Christ, my condolences again are with you. What a beautiful, kind, and patient mother you were blessed with. You may not remember me, but I was there with you when your father passed away. I hugged you and offered you my mournin heart. Now again, I'm offering you my heart. I am here for you whenever you want to talk. I know you were raised by the best and taught to look to God for his answers. However, if you want to talk, I will always be here for you. My love and blessings to you and Ian. Please e-mail me.

Sylvia (Dove) Robichaud

August 14, 2006

We seem to lose her by giving her back, but, death ends only our physical life, not a relationship, for "Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limits of our sight."



When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then shall come about the saying, "Death is swallowed up in victory. O grave, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"



Sleep on Margie and take your rest. We loved you, but God loves you best.



With deepest sympathy,

Marc Dove

August 14, 2006

Denise,



Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time and always.

Tania Dove-LeBlanc

August 14, 2006

Cousin Denise & Family:



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Dove-Leblanc family wishes to express our sincere sympathy - I wish that we were able to come see my aunt before her passing. I have fond memories, and I will miss her dearly. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope that within time you will find some comfort.

Jill Springer

August 13, 2006

To Denise, James and Ian,



We will be thinking of you as you go through the coming days and weeks and begin to cope with your loss. No matter what the timing it is always too sudden to fully comprehend. Your Mother's picture is lovely and her achievements and tributes memorable.



In Sympathy,



Jill & Franz

Darryn and Amatullah Clanton-R'id

August 13, 2006

To Denise, James, Ian and the family of Margaret M. Young:

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shirlee Darden

August 12, 2006

To the family of Margaret:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace. Our families have been friends since her arrival in Colorado Springs.

You have our most sincere sympathy and blessings.

Shirlee and Sidney

David,Theresa and Sydney Warren

August 11, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

denise young-smith

August 11, 2006

I thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes...I will truly miss her, but we must carry on and fulfill all of her and my father's wishes and dreams....until it is each of our appointed times to rest.....

Marche Martinez

August 10, 2006

Denise,

Thank you for allowing me to have taken care of your mother the last few weeks. It was a honor caring for her. She was so very proud of you.She made a lasting impression on me! I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as well as your family.

Marche Martinez

Vanessa Carruthers

August 10, 2006

Dear Denise and Ian,

My family sends you our love and our prayers in your time of grief. Mrs. Young was a lovely woman and now she is a beautiful angel who will always watch over you and protect you. Please know that I am here for both of you and I am always thinking of you. God Bless you. Love Always,Vanessa and Family

Angela Coffey-Bailey

August 10, 2006

Denise,



Your Mom was a wonderful and beautiful woman and she will be truly missed.

Brenda Johnson (nee Coffey)

August 10, 2006

Denise,



Our parents have been friends at least since you and I were in junior high. Though in Texas now, she misses her almost daily talks with them both. I can only imagine your sense of loss. Hug your family and know my thoughts and condolences are with you. If I can help in any way, don't hesitate to let me know.

Jeffrey Sampson

August 10, 2006

Denise,



My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your happy memories of your Mom long outlast the sadness of your loss.



Warmest regards,



Jeff Sampson

Phil

August 9, 2006

Happy thoughts and memories of the all too few times I was able to be with your mother and you.

Love to your family,

Cousin Phil

Jerome Davis

August 9, 2006

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee

Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;

For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow,

Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.

From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,

Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,

And soonest our best men with thee do go,

Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.

Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,

And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell;

And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well

And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?

One short sleep past, we wake eternally,

And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.

Darlene Cartmell

August 9, 2006

Denise, James and Ian:



Ron and I wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are so thankful that we were able to visit with her last year to enjoy her warm spirit for those few moments. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tonia Foster

August 9, 2006

My condolences to the family. May your memories comfort you at this time.

DOUGLAS H. BRADSHAW

August 9, 2006

GERALD H. BRADSHAW'S FAMILY SEND THEIR CONDOLENCES.

Evelyn Taylor

August 9, 2006

Denise and Ian, just want you to know that I'm there with you in spirit as I am trapped at my desk!!! I didn't know Margaret was a Cancer--her birthday is 3 days after mine...that means I'll be fiesty and grand as she was during her time with us. Miss you both very much but feel very connected. MadLove, Baby! Auntie/Sis Evelyn

Margot Monroe

August 9, 2006

Denise, Ian, James, and Family members;



The Monroe/Clanton family pray for you in your hour of grief. Margaret has 'rested' and our prayer is that she has found that rest in the arms of Our Lord and Savior. He bids us, those who are weary, to come to Him and find peace and rest. He offers rest to the weary. Cherish the wonderful memories you hold of Margaret, and may your grief be brief, and your memories of her be everlasting.



Love,

LuVora Williams-Wright

August 9, 2006

A true lady in the sense of the word. Mrs. Young will truly be missed. But, her spirit lives on!

Our condolences to the Young and Smith families. May God Bless and keep you. Lucy, Matara and William

Andrea Kwakye

August 9, 2006

Dear Denise,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You, James and Ian and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Ivan Adams

August 9, 2006

May God Bless You Denise and Your Family.

Brotha Ivan

Ernest Calhoun

August 9, 2006

Thank you so much for everything, you have done the Communinty and the Church. We love you and will truly miss you, from the bottom of your hearts!

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