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Nancy Young Obituary

Nancy Lee (Reid) Young was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 26, 1931. She departed this life on March 24, 2013 at the age of 81. After the death of her husband, Nancy relocated to Colorado Springs, CO. There she spent several years as an employee of Compassion International, the Penrose Library System, and the Department of Human Services. She was a member of Radiant Church. She is preceded in death by her husband George A. Young, Jr. and son-in-law Eugene A. Dantzler. Left to cherish her memory are five children: Cindy Young-Smith (Alvin) (Pittsburgh, PA), Mary Dantzler (Warren, MI), George "Al" Young, Tamara Christian (Eric) and P. J. Young, (Colorado Springs, CO). Siblings: William "Lindy" Reid (Stockbridge, GA), Mary Reid (Monument, CO), Robert B. Reid (Irvinton, NJ), and David Reid (Monument, CO). Seven grandchildren, goddaughter, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 5-7p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Funeral service at 11a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Radiant Church, 4020 Maizeland Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Online condolences made at www.evergreenfuneralhome.org

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 26, 2013.

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BG

January 1, 2025

A new year, a new tear.
It´s been awhile, seeing your smile.
I miss you so Mommy!
Holidays are not the same. You always made them feel so special.
BG

TC

May 6, 2024

11 years and I still think about you all the time!!!! Hello to AM and Pops.

TC

September 25, 2023

Saw a butterfly outside my window. Thought about you and the talk we had and just smiled.
You are always with me....always!
Stay free!!! Miss you!!!
Your BG!

TC

April 24, 2022

I can´t begin to tell you how much I miss you! Mom, thank you for being such a loving & nurturing mother and most of all ....Child of God. You most definitely earned your wings!!!
Be free!!!!

T C

March 20, 2021

Glad you have your sister with you now Mommy. That makes me happy. Still missing you like crazy. Took a long walk today. Oh how I miss our walks and talks at the kitchen table. How I miss you!...My beautiful angel!!!

T C

March 28, 2019

Mommy,
Still missing you!!!!
Drove by the house yesterday with Dayna. Thoughts of you filled our hearts and minds. She always states that you were her "Angel on Earth". I couldn't agree more!!!
Love forever & always,
Your BG☺

Tamara Christian

April 9, 2013

Love and miss you Mommy!!!!! You will always be my SUNSHINE!!!!

Kay Weckman

March 31, 2013

My sympathy in the passing of this beautiful lady. I was blessed to call her friend for many years. I regret that I wasn't aware of the service honoring her.

William Reid

March 28, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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