Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,

It is with profound and unimaginable grief that I share the devastating news of my father, James Youngren's, unexpected passing last night, October 5th, at 10:52 PM.

This loss has shaken our family to the core. Just six months ago, on April 24th, we said goodbye to my mother after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer. The heartbreak of losing my father so suddenly, while still navigating the immense grief of losing my mother, has created an emotional and financial burden we were not prepared for.

My dad, James, was a loving father, a supportive presence, and a wonderful man whose memory we will forever cherish. His sudden departure leaves a void that can never be filled.

We are now faced with the immediate and unexpected costs of final arrangements, including the funeral services.  We had exhausted our resources and focus on my mother's illness and passing earlier this year, and we are humbly asking for help once more to give my father the dignified farewell he deserves.

Every single donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward these critical expenses and help ease the immense stress on our family during this incredibly difficult period of double grief.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, your support, and your generosity during this impossible time. Your compassion means everything to us.

Sincerely,

Samantha Leto-Ervin, his beloved daughter