Ira Young of West Vancouver, British Columbia, and Malibu, died Jan. 29 in Malibu with his family by his side.
Born in 1926 in Edmonton, Alberta, Young earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology at the University of Alberta. He was an instructor in psychology at Hobart & William Smith in Geneva, N.Y. before starting a career in real estate. In addition to being a real estate developer, Young was an outspoken advocate of the arts with a passion for racecar driving.
Young will be missed by the many people he touched, among them his wife, Lori Young; son Jason Young of New York; son Clinton Young and daughter-in-law Randi; daughters Jennifer and Susan Young of Toronto; stepson Christopher Wensley and daughter-in-law Tatiana of West Vancouver; stepdaughter Blair and son-in-law Paul Donald of Edmonton; stepson Adam Wensley and daughter-in-law Laura of Upland, Calif.; and grandchildren Samantha, Jamie, Axel, Morgan, Miya, Dylan and Alejandro.
A celebration of his life with family and friends will take place in West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In memory of Ira Young” to the Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St., Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H7, or to a charity of your choice.