Mary Margaret Lang

Mary Margaret Lang October 27, 1941 – February 28, 2012 Mary Margaret Lang, of Grand Junction, Colorado died February 28, 2012, at Hospice of Grand Junction. She was 70 years old. Mary was born October 27, 1941, in Washington, Iowa to Morrie and Helen Martin. She spent her childhood in Iowa and graduated from Mason City High School. She attended college at Mason City Junior College, State College of Iowa where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She later attended Leslie College, earning a Master's Degree in Education. She was a lifelong educator in the area, including teaching at Loma and Orchard Mesa Middle School. She touched many young people's lives. Mary was an avid knitter and seamstress and many people were recipients of her talent. She was an animal lover and helped many abandoned dogs and cats to live long and healthy lives. Survivors are Ellen Janicki, sister, and niece and nephew, Jennifer and Matt Pedersen. Other adopted family are Bob, Michaelle and Marcus Smith, and many other close friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at The Commons, Garden Room, 625 27 1/2 Rd. Grand Junction. Please come and share your memories of a dear friend. Memorial donations may be made to the Sheltie Rescue Group 606 33 Rd. Clifton, CO 81520.