User:Davidderring

David Derring was born December 21st, 1958 at St Luke's Hospital in Bellingham Washington. He is the middle son of Walter Dale Youngkrantz and Charlene Mae Youngkrantz (Cavanaugh). In addition to being the middle son he is also the middle child with an older sister and a younger sister. At the age of 4 david's family moved to the new city of Mountlake Terrace Washington. His formative and teen years were shaped by the middle class suburb of Seattle.

Known for his quick wit and charming personality, David was known far and wide in his community. He did all the usual thing that kids in the suburbs do; baseball, soccer, boy scouts, school sports, etc. He established close ties with his childhood friends and quite often would be seen in the company of "the gang".

Like most kids of the seventies David's life was not without turmoil. Divorce, foodstamps, and run-ins with the police all influenced the outlook of this American Icon. Fast cars, rock and roll, pot and the like helped to create a person that some call "outstanding in his insight and character".

David was determined to live his life as if it was his own. Not bowing to the influence of others and deciding what was important to him. This led him to a chance meeting with his wife, Kathie. Kathie had grown up in the same town as David but it took 28 years for them to meet. Once that meeting happened it seemed as if destiny had been fulfilled and the world finally made sense. Over the next 20 years and 2 great kids later, David acheived many great things. Honors and Acclaim found David where ever he traveled. The list of accolades is far reaching and impressive. Through hard work and keen insight David worked his way up the ladder to head up a Multi-Million dollar corporation in Seattle and continues to Mentor young men in the school of life. You haven't heard of this man you say? Be patient...