Mac Young
June 29, 1931 ~ July 17, 2020
Malcolm 'Mac' Young, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Per Mac's request, there will be no services. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion, is caring for Mac and his family.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Sheila; children, Terry (June) Young, Les (Sue) Young, Pauline Dawson (Terry McIntosh), and Mark (Dawn) Young; grandchildren, Luke and Lloyd (Lorenza), Peter (Jane) and Hayley (Justin Park), Michael (Kerry) and Clare (Ben), and Sarah and Emily (Luke Harris); 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way; in-laws, Maureen, Pat, Tina, Kevin, and Peter; and many extended family and friends.
Malcolm was born June 29, 1931, to Philip and Fannie (Griffin) Young in Basingstoke, England, where Malcolm was raised. He joined the British Army, and while serving in the Army, happened upon a group of friends, including Sheila Lovell. They were married June 9, 1951, in London. Malcolm worked as a coach and tour bus driver. In 1977, the family visited Sheila's sisters in the United States, and Malcolm enjoyed it so much, he, Sheila, and Mark moved in March of 1979 to the States. He worked for McKesson's, retiring after 16 years in 1992. Mac and Sheila founded the Five Seasons Soccer Club in 1981, and enjoyed watching a few thousand kids learn to play soccer, especially at Seminole Valley Park. Mac was an outgoing and friendly guy, always joking and smiling, he became an instant friend to many. He will be missed by his beloved family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Enid; son-in-law, Terry Dawson; in-laws; and Sheila's siblings, Kath, Tess, Josie, and John.
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The best dad ever. Loved him so very much and will remember all the laughs we had. .sorry if I gave you grief when i was younger dad. I will miss you forever. Goodnight and God Bless. Always, your loving daughter Pauline. By the way, Chelsea are beating United. You’re still having the last laugh. Love you my dad xxxxxxxx till we meet again. X
My wonderful grandad. I didnt get to spend as much time with you as I wish I could have, but I’m so grateful to have had the time with you that I did. You were, and always will be, an amazing man and I’m honoured to call myself you’re grand-daughter. Sleep tight grandad. I love you, forever and always, Clare. ❤
We have known Mac for a long time. He was always smiling, laughing and had a good English story to tell you. If you hadn’t seen him for a while there was always a warm welcome from him and he wanted to know how you were. And you ended up catching up and talking for far longer than you thought. The world has lost a true English gentleman. Thoughts and prayers to all of Mac’s family.
My condolences to the Young family at Mac’s passing. He was a great guy. I met Mac and Sheila in ’81, when he hired me to referee in their FSSC., and there began a long relationship with them and the club. I ran into Mac at the store earlier this year, he was looking good, and we chatted for awhile. All the best to the Youngs, John.
Dad you were always a loving and supportive family man. You showed me how to fish when i was a boy.60yrs later i’m still trying to catch the big one. You gave me sound advice over the years of which i am truly grateful. Your cheery nature shone throughout your life.Endearing yourself to so many people. I loved and respected you so much Dad. You may have left us but we will always be thinking of you.Rest in peace pop’s.You were a diamond to us all. Your loving son Les.❤❤❤
Grandad no teeth -What can I say ?! Your baseball caps and love of sausage sandwiches will always stay with me ! I don’t ever recall seeing you cross , always smiling and enjoying life And I imagine I’m out the only one remembering you in this way Thanks for being an awesome dad to my dad , excellent father in law to my mum and a fab grandad to me And Pete, and of course a fantastic great grandad to Maisie. I don’t know everyone who will be posting on here but I do know that you will have given each and everyone of them wonderful memories and there will be many more who might not get the chance to write on here That you will have brought happiness too Rest in peace Love you always xxxx
Thank you Mac (and Sheila) for all you did for the greater Cedar Rapids Soccer Community. You are on my list of local soccer founders. To the Young family, he was a good man, and you are not the only ones who will miss him. Thank you for sharing.
Sheila and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. I enjoyed seeing Mac and Sheila every time they came in to the office to see us. Mac always had a joke or two or many more and the two talking with the two of you more every time. Sheila- please know you and Mac have touched many lives and we can not thank you enough for sharing each other with the rest of us. You will be missed Mac. Please save some jokes for us and your laughter for when we see you again. Jennifer- your favorite nurse 😉
Brian Watters Met Mac and Sheila at FSSSC. Coached a team for several years. Mac introduced a lot of us coaches to soccer because it was not a high school sport for us. Appreciated their love of the sport. Mac and Sheila were some of the founders for soccer in CR.
Sheila and family – we are so very sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. Mac was a delightful man that always had a hug, laughter, and time to ask about how you were doing. Thanks for being part of our family for so many years. You have both shared so much of yourselves with others – and we are all better people to have been part of your adventures here. We will always remember that twinkle in his eye and his hearty laughter God Bless Love Mark & Teresa Wery and family