Rebecca Young

Forever remembering our sweet Rebecca (Becky) Young, who passed peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  Becky was born in Flint, Michigan, on December 22, 1969, a sweet ray of sunshine on a cold winter’s day.  Becky was extraordinary from the minute she entered this world. She started as a Flint Central Flintstone and then made her way to Michigan State University where she earned her BSW (Bachelor Social Work). Helping others was one of her many gifts and she was a social worker for many years. Becky then earned a degree in nursing and became a Registered Nurse.  She worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, for several years and touched the lives of many children and their families - she was a healer of the body, the mind and the soul. Becky’s most precious gifts were her two children, Jackson and Peyton - they were her everything. They both have inherited their Mom’s sweet, kind and loving soul. Among the memories to be cherished will be the many long in-depth conversations that she had with her Jack. These conversations can only be chronicled as a well treasured book of life lessons. The comfy cozy times she spent with her Peyton spoke volumes to their adoring relationship they had with one another, so endearing and true. They have all of their Mother’s most amazing qualities through and through, what a legacy she has left behind. Becky was a seeker of knowledge and experience. Her inner spirituality and eagerness to learn the ways of other religions only reinforced her well rounded personality. Becky’s love of music, especially the Grateful Dead, and dancing took her on many adventures.  She always took extra love and kindness with her to share with everyone she met along the way. Whether you knew Becky for five minutes or a lifetime, she still made you feel the same…loved and accepted.  Her essence was pure and vibrant, magnetic and infectious - you simply couldn’t get enough of her. Becky’s emotional and physical strength was awe inspiring.  The analogy to “just keep swimming”, inspired by her years on the Flint Central swim team, and her sweet babies is what kept her fighting so fiercely over her decades long battle with Lupus. Becky’s life will be forever cherished by many; her beloved children, Jackson Wilt and Peyton Wilt; parents, Dr. Anton and Michele Strocel, and Dennis and Dawn Young; brothers, Brian Young, Ryan Strocel, Chris (Kelly) Young, and Jeff Naducci (Heidi Liu); sister, Shannon (Dr. Christopher) Ash; nephew, Addison Young; and nieces, Antonia and Domicella Ash, and aunts and uncles, Tim Willoughby, Andrea Willoughby, Mark & Rae Ford, Charles & Effie Hutchison, and Ernie & Chris Strocel, many cousins and friends, especially “her girls” Cindy, Sarah, Amy, and Rachel.  She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Arden and Corena Willoughby, and Dale and Ivy Young. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430. The family will receive friends from 1 PM - 3 PM Sunday at the funeral home. In addition to the service, there will be a celebration of her life this summer when her loved ones can come together to share stories and play all of her favorite tunes - more details will follow. “I wanna say to my sisters and my brothers; keep the faith.  When the storm flies and the wind blows, go on at a steady pace.  When the battle is fought and the victory’s won, we can all shout together, ‘We have overcome!’ We’ll talk to the Father and the Son when we make it to the Promised Land.” - Jerry Garcia Band. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lupus Foundation. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com