WILBUR "WIB" LANKFORD

WILBUR LANKFORD Obituary

Lankford, Wilbur "Wib", died on September 14th, 2010 at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California. Born in Los Angeles on July 4, 1921, he was 89 years of age. Mr. Lankford served his country dutifully in the army during WWII; he was stationed in the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska, and he was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Victory Medal. Mr. Lankford also taught for twenty years in LAUSD as an elementary school teacher before retiring to his treasured Corona Del Mar. His passion for travelling, exploring the world, and living with a sense of morality and purpose was surpassed only by his compassion for his family and loved ones. Wib shared his life with his beloved wife, Jet Lankford, for nearly 59 years. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lianne and Jim Hill of Dana Point; his six grandchildren, Keri Hill-Hajjar, Keenan Hill, Janna Canzone, Janndee Heppner, Jannson Evans, and Janndon Evans; one great grandchild, Sasha Canzone; and his loving friend and companion, Virginia Hatfield of Mesa, Arizona. A wake is to be held at his residence at 315 Larkspur, Corona Del Mar, Ca 92625 on Saturday Sept 18 at 2 p.m.

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Published by Orange County Register from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2010.

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April 3, 2011

Just saw this and feel so sad. Mr. Lankford was my 5th grade teacher at Haskell (1960-1961). We had remained in contact until his move to the ocean area. He was such a great teacher! I became a preschool teacher later in my life and taught my kids songs he taught us to sing. My heart goes out to the family. I remember Virginia Hatfield too.
Sheryl Spoerl Mertes

Janna Canzone

September 21, 2010

We miss you & love you Grandpa. I have so many great memories that I will always treasure. Thank you for your generosity and kind heart. I am glad you are resting in peace with Grandpa and Mom. xxoo

Virginia Hatfield

September 20, 2010

To Wib's Family- Remembering your very special father and grandfather who was so very proud of his family--We all miss him so much. He was a sweet caring man with a heart of gold. His brilliant intellect gave him the deep desire to continue to gain knowledge and experience life to the fullest. He was able to fullfil his desire to travel around the world beginning in the 1960's and had another trip planned for 2011. He used the computer daily to research the latest information, news, sports statistics and investments. On Tuesdays he was excited to continue playing (and winning) bridge with his long time Men's Group. Music was so much a part of his daily life. He listened to it morning and night.
For all of us who were privileged to know him--he has enriched our lives and given us joy and happiness. He wanted to go peacefully, knowing his
loved ones would be strong as they
cherish the memories of the moments we
were all able to share with him while he was here. Being together at Janndee and Brent's wedding made him so happy.
He was so thankful he could spend his last years living by the beach in Corona Del Mar.
We all miss you, Wib and send our love.

Keri Hajjar

September 20, 2010

I am so lucky to have had such and wonderful Grandpa!! I will miss him dearly and remember him often. Love You!! Keri

Bob & Dona Martin

September 20, 2010

We are so thankful that Wib was a part of our lives. Your family is so blessed to have had such an amazing father and grandfather with you for so many years. But, it is never long enough for those left behind. We, too, will miss him so much, until we see him again one day. You are also blessed to be so close to one another for the needed support and love you share. We hope we can stay close, along with my mom, who loved him dearly, too.

September 20, 2010

We will miss Wib being a part of our lives until we see him again some day. We are so thankful that we could be with all of the family and with my mom, Virginia, during this difficult time. It is a blessing that you are all so close to one another to share your ongoing love and support. Wib was one in a million!
Love to you all,
Dona and Bob Martin (Escondido, CA)

Janndon Evans

September 20, 2010

We all love you and miss you terribly, Grandpa. The world thanks you for an amazing 89 years!

Lianne

September 20, 2010

I love you Dad. It just won't be the same without you.

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