Young Candlelight Tribute May 27th …

Posted by Bob Gernert on May 23, 2008 at 2:11 pm

There will be a Candlelight Memorial to Marlene Young in Central Park on Tuesday evening, May 27 from 8 - 8:45 p.m. It will be a time of music and quiet reflection by candlelight. Those attending should bring candles and lawn chairs or blankets.

Husband Robert Young and other family members plan to attend.

(Update 5-28-08) The memorial service at the First Church of the Nazarene in Winter Haven will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30.

Young died early Thursday, May 22 following a Wednesday night automobile collision on Lake Howard Drive, SW. She was a passenger in a car hit head on by another driver who crossed the center line. Her husband Bob was treated for injuries including a broken leg and released. Daughter Meghan was injured more seriously and she is expected to recover.

A memorial fund has been established at the Community Foundation of Greater Winter Haven in Marlene’s name. It will fund her favorite community causes. For more information phone 863.298.9020. All donations are tax deductible.

Photo courtesy of The Ledger, Paul Johnson

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  • May 23rd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
    Marc Burnett

    Although I did not know Marlene Young personally, I knew who she was and had seen her at various functions over the years, most recently at one of the EPC-100 meetings.
    My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Her Husband and daughter are recovering from this tragic event and as they begin to heal physically it will be important for those close to them to help with the emotional healing as well.
    It is with that thought that I say God Bless you Marlene, you made a difference in our World.

    Marc Burnett

  • May 24th, 2008 at 9:30 am
    Frank Klopp

    Betty and I send our most sincere sympathies to Bob and family. We are in Milwaukee and got the phone call Thursday.Marlene was something very special and a dream to work with. I had the pleaure of working with her in Winter Haven, in Bartow, and in Tallahassee. Gone but never forgotten. I could not even begin to note the issues on which she made a difference. Because of this you always wanted Marlene on your side of any issue. Winter Haven may not realize the extent of their loss. The candlelight ceremony is a fitting tribute and I am pleased that the Chamber took this step forward.

  • May 27th, 2008 at 6:56 am
    Janette

    I was lucky enough to work with Mrs. Young many times over the years. She was a consummate professional and a wonderful woman. Winter Haven is a more wonderful place in part because of her many years of public service.

  • May 27th, 2008 at 7:26 am
    BK

    I am deeply saddened by Marlene’s passing. It was an honor and privilege to know her and to work with her on numerouse community service projects.

    God has moved her from the BOCC and 6/10 offices to Heaven, where she’ll continue to serve his people. My prayers are with Bob and the children.

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