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Volney D. "Bud" Lang

1933 - 2013

Volney D. "Bud" Lang obituary, 1933-2013, Paradise, CA

BORN

1933

DIED

2013

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Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home - Chico

680 Camellia Way

Chico, California

Volney Lang Obituary

VOLNEY D. "BUD" LANG A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Volney D. "Bud" Lang will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Paradise Alliance Church. He passed away July 2, 2013 at his home in Paradise. He was born November 3, 1933 to Volney & Emily Lang in San Francisco, CA. Bud served in the United States Army from 1953-1956. Bud received a B.S. degree from the University of San Francisco and his M.A., where he wrote his thesis on Ministry Development & Training. He taught public Junior & High School for 18 years. Bud was Pastor, Principal for Christian Schools and Missionary for 10 plus years. He spent 20 years coaching, and many years teaching and training groups throughout North America, England, Peru, Mexico, the Philippines and South Korea. Bud was very involved with Youth With A Mission first as a student and then as Administrator, Conference Director, Leader and Teacher. He was also a Chico City Councilman and Community Relations Coordinator for Feather Canyon Retirement. Recently he had been active in the Paradise Alliance Church serving on Board of Directors, Chairman of the Elder Board and Stephen Ministry. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Lyn Lang, children; John (Candy) Lang, Missy Calvi, Dani Lang, Mary (Fred) Dallenbach, Tony (Marci) Lang, Kim (Tim) Long and Danielle (Dale) Penne, 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and many spiritual grandchildren from the Philippines, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, South Korea and Mexico. He was preceded in death by a son Matthew Patrick Lang in 1995. Burial was at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA. Memorial Donations may be made to Youth With A Mission, 15850 Richardson Springs Road, Chico, CA 95973. You may share your thoughts online at Newton Bracewell.com

Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Jul. 10, 2013.
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Our condolences to Bud's family. Truly a man of God.

Bill & Dottie Gillespie

August 2, 2013

"Sincerity of Heart" are words I would use to describe Bud Lang.
Cynthia Isham

July 30, 2013

Truly a man full of faith , endlessly devoted to his faith , his family and his fellow man . Heaven just got enriched greatly !

Scott Schulken

July 26, 2013

We knew him as a loving, caring, Godly man! May the Lord HUG you all tightly as you walk into a new phase of your Life Journey without your loved one Bud. He's simply leading the way for you, as was his custom, right? Much love to you all!

Patty and Ed Martin

July 17, 2013

It's been many years since I had seen Bud but I do remember the the bear hug he gave me while we crossed paths one day!
He will be missed!

David Calvi

July 16, 2013

Mr. Lang was my favorite teacher and my hero. What a loss to the world, but rejoicing in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Debbie (Krause) Burnside

July 14, 2013

What a wonderful legacy he has left...many people have been touched by Bud's life...it is a privilege to know him. Our prayers are with each of you.

Wayne and Sandy Devoll

July 10, 2013

Our prayers are with you for your loss, but I rejoice with Bud in his homecoming. He's fought the good fight in this world and is leaving a great legacy. God bless, The Rangel's

Gloria and Sal Rangel

July 10, 2013

If you know Bud, you know the character of God...

Marci McCloskey

July 10, 2013

I will miss you dearly. Enjoy His glory!

Cindy Goodwin

July 10, 2013

Bud truly made a positive difference in all whose lives he touched. He was a treasured friend! Sending Love & Hugs to Lyn

Julie Feist

July 10, 2013

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