Brent Young 1968-2023
SEATTLE — “We are saddened to share that Brent Young, 54, lost his battle with prostate cancer, Friday, March 10, 2023. Much loved by all, Brent was a devoted son, brother, husband and uncle.”
He is survived by his wife, Leanne; mother, Diana; brothers, Darren and Jonathan; two nieces and three nephews. He reunites in heaven with his father, Bill, and his infant daughter, Josie.
Born in Pennsylvania, Brent spent his childhood in Youngstown, helping his dad run the family pizza shop and engaging in all kinds of shenanigans with his two brothers and many neighborhood friends. A graduate of Youngstown State University, Brent went on to live in Minneapolis, Chicago and his most recent home, Seattle. He had a career in sales and marketing in the parking industry, but most relished his time spent in pursuit of art, music and having fun with friends.
As a founding member and guitarist for the Youngstown band The Februarys, Brent and his buddies entertained throngs of fans with their alternative rock and shirtless riffs on the guitar. He also produced numerous works of art that were exhibited and sold in neighborhood establishments, many of which featured his favorite subjects of elephants and flags.
Wherever he lived, Brent embraced the home sports teams with unrivaled enthusiasm and enjoyed rooting them on at local pubs, dressed head-to-toe in team memorabilia. With his contagious laugh and talent for putting others at ease, he was surrounded by good friends and good times throughout his 54 years. Generous and big-hearted, Brent was known to gift Garrett’s popcorn, throw a BBQ with his award-winning ribs or lighten the mood with a corny joke. He loved to go camping and fishing, never turned down a game of golf and cherished Christmas more than the average 6-year-old. For the less fortunate, he kept a stash of socks and beef jerky in the back of his beloved Mini Cooper so that he could hand them out to anyone in need.
Brent found comfort in attending church and demonstrated his faith by loving and helping others. His life was too short, but he was able to enjoy his final years by traveling the world with his wife and spending quality time with those who were precious to him.
“He brought joy to so many, and we will miss him dearly.”
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2012 W. Dickens Ave., Chicago, Ill.
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