Kathleen Suzanne Young, 65, of Virginia Beach, VA went to meet the Lord suddenly on August 15, 2013. She was born on December 14, 1947 in Tacoma, Washington. Kathleen is our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Hal, of 34 years; sister, Lynn Scott, son, Tom Salter; daughters, Angelena Shirey, Rebecca Lake and Gabriella Parker and nieces Theresa Bock and Rena Miller.
She was the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren: Tom’s children: Jeffrey, Kaitlyn, and Joshua; Angelena’s children: Tristan and Taylor; Rebecca’s: children, Austin, Alexis, Madison, and Savannah; Gabriella’s children:, Kalifornia, Jackson, and Ethan. She was also the great-grandmother of Kaitlyn’s son, Landon.
Kathleen is preceded in death by: Her mother, brother, one sister and her grandson, Austin, who was a very special angel of her heart.
She loved her Lord Jesus first and foremost. She was devoted to sharing his love with others and always giving selflessly. She loved her family deeply. She invested in people instead of possessions and was an encourager, giver, counselor, teacher and a woman of grace. She touched the lives of many and will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Rd in Virginia Beach. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm at Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to C.H.K.D.
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I met Kathy April 8,1978. It had of been “Love at First Sight” because I pursued her relentlessly until she finally agreed to go on a Date with me. We were married August 14, 1979. Thirty four years later she is still my Sweetheart and the Love of my Life.
Always and Forever
Hal
Nina, Tom and all of the family. We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Be at peace knowing she is with the Lord for all eternity. Sincerely, Kevin & Gail O’Hara
I am very thankful to have had a wonderful mom, she was there for me anytime I needed her and I miss her laughter and her humor.
Thank you mom for blessing my family with your prayers and wisdom, you have left us with many memories. Thank you Mom, I love you.
I’m so sorry to hear about Kathleen. My thoughts and prayers are with all your Family.
I am so honored and blessed that God chose you to be my Mom. Your unconditional love changed my life forever. I love you and miss you deeply.
I’m blessed that God brought you into my life at such an early age. Over the years your prayer, guidance, wisdom and love have helped me to be the woman I am today. Thank you for being there for me when I needed you. To me you are always the brightest star shining. I will miss playing dress-up. I will miss long conversations filled with laughter and tears. I will miss you.
Please know that we are praying on behalf of the family. May the Lord comfort your hears.Y
Hal, To you, Tom, all the girls and extended family – Your stories tell of a woman who changed our world here on Earth, making a difference for many, many women. Wishing you peace as you celebrate Kathy’s amazing life. Praying she will always be in your hearts, uniting a beautiful family.
To Miss Kathleen , a loving tribute to a beautiful lady who had the keen insight of knowing what others needed to hear. She spoke truthfully and gracefully. All you had to do was listen. She told me to love,with all my heart ,unconditionally. Thank you Miss Kathleen..I will see you again .
Nina- So very sorry to learn of your mom. I only had a brief encounter with her but do indeed remember her being so happy at your wedding. A mom is indeed someone so special to each of us. Know well she is at peace and comfortable and will watch over you and your family.
Love–UR & AG
I had the privilege of meeting Kathleen this summer. My prayers for Hal, Gabby and the rest of her family.
I love you so much mom. It is a great loss & sadness to endure losing a great mother & friend like you. I will always remember your love and your laughter and see it in my daughter’s eyes. Enjoy your place in heaven with Our Lord, until we meet again kiss our little angel for me.
Sending all my love to you,
your daughter, Rebecca (and proud to be)
I joined the family almost 23 years ago. Kathleen and I had a bit of a rocky start, but God had plans for us. We became friends. She was a mentor to me, a prayer partner, an encourager, and trusted counselor. She was a wonderful grandmother to my children and together we had enjoyed being grandmothers to Landon. She has been such a blessing to me and my family. I can’t imagine life without her. Our lives have been shaped by her prayers, her words, her love & actions. I love her and will miss her terribly.
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To Hal and this Dear family of Kathleen’s, My prayers are with you and I know God is holding you in His Arms of Love. Kathleen was such a unique child of God, as we all are, but she taught me about being generous and giving, just by watching her with our shared grandchildren. I am blessed, as we all have been blessed, by this gift from God. You are in my prayers, Lynne
Kathleen was sent by The Lord to my dear niece, Gabriella Parker. Because of Kathleen she is a devoted servant of The Lord, wife, mom, and friend to all who know her. What a legacy. Thank you Kathleen for all you did.
A dear friend and wonderful mentor, Kathleen had the spirit and heart of an angel. I know she will continue to help and guide people in any way she can find.
I have been blessed to have had Aunt Kathleen’s love and guidance since the cruise in ’92 when we first met. After her brother’s passing, she made sure to keep in touch with me, which made me feel accepted. She often told me how proud she was of me and my family and said she knew her brother would have been proud as well. She was my earthly angel who helped me through hard times and cheered me on in good times. She was compassionate, understanding, loving, generous, honest and reliable – all these things and so much more! I miss you and I love you, Aunt Kathleen! I’m so grateful to you for everything you did for me!
I miss you so much already. I still can’t believe you’re gone. I keep thinking I wish I had had one last hug, just one last hug from you.
I do know you are in a much better place and it helps the pain knowing this. You will forever be in my heart. I love you so much!
TO MY FRIEND KATHLEEN, I THANK GOD FOR THE TIME HE GAVE ME YOU…. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY SISTER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER….. YOUR FRIEND MSVENUS MISS YOU ALREADY….. TAKE CARE HAL LOVE AND GOD BLESS…..