LEWISTON — David R. Youland, 74, of Fish Street, Turner, died Monday, April 2, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, with his family by his side.

He was born in Lewiston, Jan. 23, 1938, the son of John Russell and Mary “Louise” Rose Youland. He graduated from Leavitt Institute in 1956. After graduating, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Pearl on Aug. 25, 1957.

He worked for Raytheon and United Parcel Service prior to pursuing their dream of owning a sporting camp. They purchased The Bradford Camps on Munsungun Lake in Northern Maine. David became an accomplished commercial seaplane pilot. After 25 wonderful years, they went on to retire for the second time, selling the sporting camps in 1996.

David was a lifetime member of the NRA and also a member of the Nezinscot Masonic Lodge.

Never idle, he kept busy with his hobbies, which included ham radio, hunting, flying, rebuilding planes and woodworking. He, Nancy, and family enjoyed spending as much time as possible at their camp on McPherson Pond in the North woods. He was happiest when at camp.

David had a sense of adventure. He loved setting new goals and always accomplished them. One of the proudest of his accomplishments was earning his helicopter endorsement at age 70. He achieved excellence in everything he set his mind to. He instilled this in his children and grandchildren leaving behind a legacy of creativity, work ethic and passion of living life to its fullest.

His family was very important to him. David leaves behind his wife, Nancy of 54 years; his mother, Louise Youland of New Hampshire; two sons, Kurt and wife, Karen, of Turner, Kelvin and his wife, Dawn, of Turner; two daughters, Kimberly Chesley and her husband, Robert, of Auburn and Karen Chase and her husband, Wayne, of Turner; David also leaves 11 grandchildren, who he was so very proud of that his last words to them were, “To Thine Own Self Be True”! They are: Gretchen Ward and her husband, Abram, of Bowdoin, David Chesley of Nashua, N.H., Kyle and Kolby Youland of Turner, Briana and Brody Youland of Turner and Dylan, Emily and Abigail Chase of Turner, Amanda Paquette and husband, Ian and Matthew Nash, of Turner; two great-grandchildren, Abram “AJ” and Bryce Ward of Bowdoin; a brother, Frank Youland; a sister, Virginia Jones and husband, Mike, of New Hampshire; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, John Russell Youland; and sister-in-law, Beverly Youland.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mahesh Pandey and the nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for the care and compassion they showed to David and his family.

Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to David’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

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