Obituary of Frederick Walter Lang

It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Lang announces his passing on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the age of 86 years. Fred was born in Melville, SK while his Mother was visiting family but was raised in Winnipeg, MB. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on August 11, 1942. Fred and Connie (nee Ursel) married on September 23, 1948 and together they moved to Calgary in 1950. Fred earned his Master Plumber’s Certificate in April of 1954 and then formed F.W. Lang Plumbing & Heating Ltd. The success of his business was due to personal integrity and hard work. Fred began enjoying retirement in 1980. He has been a member of the Bowness Lions Club since 1976; through his contributions he was presented with the 2000-01 Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his “Dedicated Humanitarian Services” by the Lions Club International Foundation. Fred joined the Springbank Heritage Club in 2003 and enjoyed the kind folk and a variety of events, particularly cribbage on games day. He was a generous man and helped those around him, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. Fred is survived by his loving children, son and daughter-in-law Dale and Diane Lang of Taber, AB; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Steve Durant of Vernon, BC; grandchildren he loved dearly, Jeff (Angie), Mark, Matthew and Jenn Lang, Kara and Brenden Durant; four great-grandchildren Jessica, Noah, Gavin and Jairus Lang. He is also survived by his sister Clem Moskalewski of Winnipeg and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Sharon and Gary Ursel of Lethbridge and many nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his loving wife Connie, in 2002 after 54 years of marriage; grandson Jason Lang in 1999; four sisters, Eva, Carol, Molly and Gladys. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 1731 – 29th Street S.W., Calgary, AB T3C 1M6 Telephone: (403) 410-1111, www.salvationarmy.org. In living memory of Fred Lang, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.