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Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Jane Connell posted a condolence
Monday, March 14, 2016
Dear Troy, Liberty, and Evan,
I feel blessed that our paths crossed through Liberty and Jennifer's soccer team. It was such a pleasure getting to know you, and Heather was such an inspiration of strength, love, perseverance, and joy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jane, coach John & Connell family.
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Kendra Shaw posted a condolence
Saturday, March 12, 2016
I am SO deeply sorry for your loss of Heather. I remember her as a girl when I lived in Chehalis. I was friends with her on Facebook and loved what she always had to share. Please know my heart is with you!
Kendra Shaw
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Ellen Berdan uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 11, 2016
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Heather in 2015 on her Alaska Cruise with Pete & Karen and her family
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Ellen Berdan lit a candle
Friday, March 11, 2016
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Ellen Berdan posted a condolence
Friday, March 11, 2016
Two weeks have gone since Heather's earthly journey came to a close and she crossed to the other shore. Words still seem so hard to find to express the feelings in my heart. I feel so numb to the reality that our precious Heather is no longer with us. I just can't imagine what it is like for Pete to lose his one and only lovely "little girl", and for Eric to lose his one and only sibling; for Libby and Evan to come to the full understanding that they will never get a hug and kiss from their sweet mom again; all the the future events that they will wish she could be their with them to share and enjoy the moment with them. My heart aches so deeply for their indescribable loss.
Troy my heart just melts when I even try to understand what you must be feeling. I just want you to know you can call me at any time of the day or night to talk or cry. I will alsway keep you and the kids in my heart and prayers. I had so many long conversations with Heather the times I was with her these past couple years. She would open up and just pour out her heart to me. I felt like I had such a close bond with her. I just regret that I didn't get to be with her and help her more. Like her, I didn't think her journey would end so soon. Just too soon.
Her love for her family was so keenly deep. It was so evident throughout her life.
Though Heather was my niece she seemed like a daughter and each time I was there she treated me with such love and respect. I learned so much from her strengths and her zeal for life. Her advocacy in doing all she could to fight her battle with all she had within her, not for herself but for her family. Heather left a beautiful reflection of love in the lives of all she touched. She inspired so many and left a beautiful after glow.
A big piece of my heart went with her as I know is true for all her family.
I will miss her beautiful smile, her kind words of true caring and her loving spirit.
I pray that Libby and Evan will know their mother's love is a special gift that can live on Forever In Their Hearts.
Troy I pray that your cherished memories that mean so much to you will give you strength in the days ahead. I know that Heather's love will live on forever in your heart, but may God give you a true peace and comfort that only he can give.
I hope that just knowing there are so many who share your sorrow and will keep you and your family in their prayers that it may help you in time to find healing so that your sun will shine again.
With my deepest love and sympathy to all her family.
Heather, thank you for all you taught me, for giving me a bigger heart, for helping me to see things from an eternal perspective, for your genuine love and trust and for the million smiles that I shall never forget. Though I won't be able to hug you anymore, I will still be able to hug those you loved so dearly. You will live on in my heart forever.
Until we meet again sweet Heather. Your aunt Ellen
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Jan and Mike Fitzgerald posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Troy, Libby and Evan,
We are so terribly sorry Heather is gone, and can only imagine how numbing your loss must be right now. Please know we care about you and believe that your love for each other will provide strength and endurance necessary to work through the grief and begin the difficult task of rebuilding your lives. Heather demonstrated great endurance and focus, and her example will help you as a family to support each other through the coming months.
Love, Mike and Jan
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Pamela Godt lit a candle
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
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We are so grateful for the joy Heather shared with others during her life! She lit the way for many others!
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terry wells posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Just wanted to add our sympathy to the list. I was in the field when Heather was diagnosed, and she accepted the news bravely. We enjoyed our visits with her and the family during the 2 years I was there. With deep regards, Terry Wells
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Pamela Godt posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
We are so sorry to lose our sweet cousin Heather so soon. Heather, is the daughter of my first cousin, Peter Welch and his wife Linda. All her life, she was a joy to have around. I remember when she was a child and her grandmother was so excited to give a bubble bath to Heather and her brother Eric, but had added too much bubble bath to the tub and the children were almost buried in bubbles. There is a picture of Heather giggling surrounded by a room full of bubbles. Heather was fun to have around. Down at reunions at Long Beach, WA the youngsters would put on skits to entertain the older generations, and all of the younger cousins had great fun working out what they'd do. Heather had good ideas to share with them all. When she grew up and married, she loved being a mother and raised two wonderful children. I was so proud of how good Heather's children Liberty and Evan were at entertaining my grandchildren when they were just babies. They were gentle and kind and played so nicely with them, it was a joy to see and a tribute to how their mother and father had raised them. Last summer at the beach, it was sweet to see Heather braiding little Cadence's hair to make it look special. She was so kind to others and loved to share any information she had learned. Even during the last two or more years when she was battling cancer, we all loved to read her posts that contained so much useful information about things we can all do to stay healthy and live better lives. She was a true inspiration to all of us who spent any time with her and she will be remembered with smiles, not tears, for all that she accomplished in her lifetime.
Heather, we are so sad and sorry that you had to leave us so soon, but we are blessed that we knew you. You shared some important life lessons and gave us all a role model for how to face difficulties in life with great grace and kindness. We will never forget you!
Love especially to Troy, Libby and Evan, as well as to her brother Eric and dad Peter. You all did so much for her. We are also so grateful for all the members of Troy's family as well as Pete's relatives who came out to visit Heather in her last days and provided love and encouragement throughout her life. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pamela & Earl Godt
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Kristi Hoag Woldseth lit a candle
Saturday, March 5, 2016
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Sending Love and Light.....
Kristi and Hans
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Kristi Hoag Woldseth posted a condolence
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Heartbroken barely begins to explain what we are all feeling.....no parent should have to bury their child and my heart absolutely breaks for my dear cousin Pete, his Karen; and of course for Troy, and Libby and Evan. Heather was so many things....
But I knew her as a spirited, athletic, loving, and usually laughing cousin. We used to joke about what winning teams on the TV show The Amazing Race, Heather and her brother Eric would be, along with my kids Alli and Casey! She was so inquisitive, always researching and trying to improve her life and that of all of us around her. ....she was inspirational on many levels.
She was exactly 10 yrs older than my Allison and she seemed more like an older sister than a cousin....living only 1 mile apart it was like Heather; Eric ( along with Linda and Pete) really helped to raise my kids.
She adored Troy and I will never forget their lovely wedding at Ruth and Lyle's....she was such a gorgeous bride and her incredibly handsome new husband leaving on their honeymoon standing up in the limo through the sunroof kissing as they went down the driveway....:)
Heather was the ultimate loving Mother to Libby and Evan....she was so proud of them and always said they were her greatest blessing. She had fun with and cherished their pets too...Lucky their first black/white kitty all the way to her faithful adoring dog Marty. She often helped to dog-sit our Westie dog Lacey and just last week we were laughing about how her Marty loves Lacey's old pig and her mother-in-law Linda's dog has Lacey's beloved fabric ball!
Our 4th of July reunions at Long Beach will never be quite the same without Heather there. She loved the fireworks displays and even though allergic to gunpowder still would find a way to shoot off fireworks with her Libby and Evan. She went 'up to the line' each year with all the cousins and laughed and told the best stories and played cards and games....always staying positive and fun loving, even though we knew she was sick. We talked often on the phone, especially this past 2 years, and I was always touched by her thoughtfulness at inquiring about me and my family, while she was going through such major struggles of her own. This past Thanksgiving was very special with Heather and family joining us. Our Alli announced our first grandchild due this coming June, and it was so wonderful to hear Heather share her own pregnancy stories, and sit with Allison and rub that baby bump!
Heather was beautiful inside and out and all of us lucky enough to have had her in our lives are better because of it. Her life was much too short but she touched and inspired so many! We loved her so and will miss her terribly. Gone but never forgotten. May eternal light shine upon her. There is now another sweet Angel in heaven.
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Kristi Hoag Woldseth uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 5, 2016
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Heather and Allison this past Thanksgiving .....rubbing that baby bump!!
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Carolyn Powell posted a condolence
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Heather was amazing. She had the face of an angel. She so wanted to live when most of us would have given up. She had such a love for her family that she fought so she might see them grow up, graduate from high school and college, maybe get married and have kids, it all was so important to her. Her battle caused people to root for her and fight for her. She challenged so many people to keep fighting this awful cancer. But God didn't say "yes" this time. He answered with a "no". But He did answer. Heather is perfect now. No pain, no struggle. And she probably wonders why she didn't let go sooner because now she knows God will take care of Troy and the kids better than she ever could. And He will! Heather, a hero to many, lived life fuller in her 40 short years than many people who live a lifetime. So happy you are with your loving Heavenly Father dear wonderful lady. We are the ones who grieve but you are rejoicing! You will always be in our hearts!
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Denyse Foster posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
This is a beautiful tribute to Heather.
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Lyle and Ruth uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
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June 28, 1997
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Lyle and Ruth posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
We have known Heather since she was a baby, we watched her grow up and become a very special person. We know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her especially by her family. Our thoughts are certainly with you all at this time.
We have beautiful memories of a special day at our home in June 1997.
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Jane Foster posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Heather has inspired so many people on so many levels, in more ways than she could have imagined. Her spirit and courage in her battle was so admirable.
My heart goes out to all of you and you will continue to be in my prayers.
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Renee Allen posted a condolence
Monday, February 29, 2016
She lives on through you, while we only got a glimpse of her strength and courage, and I feel it keenly, and can't imagine your loss.
She inspired me to be stronger in my cancer recovery and live my life better, anda I'm forever changed by her.
Heather loved to come in to my work, Treasure House, and buy loads of children's clothes and I'd help load her car.
She is still a shining light in my world.
Prayers and thoughts of you and yours.
Renee
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Karleen Cotter posted a condolence
Monday, February 29, 2016
Heather was an amazing, brave and graceful young woman. Her love was deep and unselfish. May each of you feel the touch of God's comfort in your hearts as you journey through your loss and grief.
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John & Kathy Ladd posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Heather will be missed. She was an extremely positive person. She fought her battle with cancer so bravely. Condolences & love to her family.
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Kraig & Janette Holdahl posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Our deepest thoughts are with you Troy and kids! Cherish all your special memories, those can never be taken from you!! Hugs & LOVE
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Becky Jacobson posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2016
I am so, so sorry to hear that Heather passed away. I'm saddened along with her dear
family who lives by me in Salkum. I am praying often for comfort of each of you who loved her so.
-Becky and Ron Jacobson
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Melissa Powell Thun posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2016
My heartfelt prayers go up for Troy, Liberty, Evan and the rest of the family. Heather inspired us all and she will not be forgotten.
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De Oliveira Family posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heather was a wonderful person and we will miss her so much. Our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Hugo, Shelley and kids
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Diane Taylor posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2016
To Heather’s immediate family- Troy, Liberty, Evan, Pete and Eric, know that my heart goes out to you all. You loss is greatly felt.
She was such a beautiful person in so many ways. I will always remember Heather’s beautiful smile and her love of family, people and her faith and in turn, was loved by so many. She had a heart-of-gold. Her cup was always half full. She never gave up, always hopeful and had a wonderful attitude. She touched so many people lives and was (and still is) a great inspiration.
As an aunt, I spend a great deal of time with Heather and her family, skiing, camping, trips to Disney World and other vacations. She always was excited when I would show up, once again with a big smile and a hug. She became the little sister I never had. I will forever treasure those memories. I will miss her greatly.
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