The Family of Madeline R. Roy Young, age 93, of Arnold joyfully announce that on Friday, October 9th, 2015, as thunder and lightning filled the evening skies, she and her soul returned to her true environment with God and all the loved ones that went on before.

She was born April 19th, 1922 in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Theodore Swartzwood Roy and Grace Alvinia Brockner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Joseph Young, one sister, Grace M. Roy Lautenberger, and three brothers, Howard, Clyde, and Robert Roy. She was a long-time active member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Arnold.

Madeline's passion in life was children and she firmly believed that the most valuable legacy we leave behind is our children. She freely shared her gifts as a mother, teacher, and mentor. She and her husband were foster parents to 27 children while stationed in Norfolk, VA, in the 1960's. She taught ESL in Alexandria, Egypt, while her husband was assigned there in the 1980's. Madeline was also instrumental in the founding of and was a teacher at Asbury Community Christian Preschool, Arnold (the vision of Mike & Kay Johnson). In her later years, she volunteered as a teaching assistant (kindergarten & first grade) at Windsor Farm Elementary School. Madeline also co-taught The Fisherman's Class, for developmentally handicapped individuals at Asbury United Methodist Church, Arnold with Bruce Meade. Madeline went on many mission trips with her co-partner, Sally Vavrek. The family wishes to thank Ralph Betz, Mike Dinan, Will Kelly and Jeff Grill for helping to keep Madeline's home a home over the years.

Survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, John R. Young (Glee) of Plant City, Florida, and Christopher E. Young (Sue) of Severna Park; 3 Daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Elizabeth White (Bob) of Chaska, Minnesota; Jennifer J. Hamby (David) of Arnold, and Madeline A. West (Mike) of Ellicott City; Grandchildren, Bob White (Beth), Doug White (Amy), John Scott Young (Angela), Bob, David, and Steve Johnson, Heather Thunberg, Brett, Noah, Zachary, and David Young, Casey, Alec, and Ben West; 8 Great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, including Lenny Lautenberg (Lucy) of New Jersey. Many other though of Madeline as "family". Including "Daughter of the Heart" Melinda (Brian & Ryan) Grady of Arnold.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Hwy. A funeral service will be held on Saturday October 17, 2015 at 11 am in Asbury United Methodist Church, 78 Church Rd, Arnold, MD 21012. Memorial contributions be made to the Missions Fund at Asbury United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy. Pasadena, MD 21122. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, alongside her loving husband, John, at a later date.