HARRY LANGFORD HALL Jr.

HALL Jr., HARRY LANGFORD Harry Langford Hall, Jr., more commonly known as "Lang", passed away September 12, 2010 with his wife Faye and his two daughters, Lori-Dale and Elisabeth at his side. He was 72 years old. Lang was born at Mercy Hospital on March 18, 1938, the son of Sara-Dale and Harry Hall, Sr. He grew up in the Loma Portal area of Point Loma. He was a true native San Diegan who, except for his college and service years, lived in San Diego County all of his life. He graduated from Point Loma High School in 1956. He was a graduate of Menlo College. Following service in the United States Army, he returned to San Diego where he was employed as an investment manager for First National Bank for several years. He married Norine McKinny and had three children; Lori-Dale, Daniel and Elisabeth. When the marriage ended, the friendship continued harmoniously for the rest of Lang's life. In 1981 Lang married Faye Kitchen. They were married for 29 happy, productive years. Lang was one of the original founders of Rice, Hall, James and Associates, an investment management firm. Lang worked there as the trader until the firm grew and was sold to a much larger company at which time Lang retired. After his retirement Lang and Faye continued living in the Sunset Cliffs area of Point Loma for many years. In 2003, they moved to Fallbrook where they raised avocados. Lang had enjoyed his life by the ocean as well as his mountain cabin in Idyllwild, but he adapted easily to the country life. He thoroughly loved having friendly neighbors, working in the gardens, living with wildlife, and the outdoor activities. Lang always had an eye for a great horse and along with Faye, spent more than 25 years breeding and showing beautiful Arabian horses, some of which won national titles. Although he did not ride, he enjoyed being around the horses, attending and volunteering at the horse shows. A natural born people lover, no one could ever say a negative thing about him. Always hospitable, always affable and frequently hilariously funny, a better man never existed. He loved his wife with great devotion, he was a dedicated parent to his children and was maybe the world's best grandparent. He also thoroughly enjoyed his horses, dogs and birds and expressed his appreciation for animals by donating generously to causes like the San Diego Zoological Society. He was also an ardent supporter of the arts in San Diego. When stricken with brain tumors twice in the 1970's, Lang courageously not only survived but overcame the associated disabilities from the operations. For the next 30 years he enjoyed travelling to many other states and countries, raising his children, and then watching his grandchildren grow. He could frequently be found on the rail at a horseshow watching his horses and most Wednesday nights found him in the congregation at the Christian Science Church. He made friends wherever he went. He was an especially sweet guy who saw the good in everyone. He loved gardening, and he enthusastically enjoyed cruise ship trips. He was also a great fan of the San Diego Chargers and the Padres. Lang is survived by his wife, Faye, his son Daniel of Los Gatos, his daughters Lori-Dale Hall Birch of Solana Beach and Elisabeth Hall Fitzsimmons of Encinitas. Lang has six grandchildren; Courtney, Austin, Cannon, Malloy, Harlan and Brecken. He leaves behind a sister, Sally Tracht, and a step- grandmother, Ethel Hall. He also leaves behind a multitude of great friends, co-workers, and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. At his request, there will be no memorial service. The family asks that donations be made to the Zoological Society of San Diego, Attn: Memorial Gifts, P.O. Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112, or to the scholarship fund of Principia College in Elsah, Illinois.