Hermanus Melchior de LANG

de LANG, Hermanus Melchior January 11, 1935 - October 25, 2016 Born in Delft, The Netherlands, he was a Royal Dutch Marine in Papua New Guinea, green grocer, married to Maartje Vermeer, immigrated to Canada in December 1970, and made a living as a carpenter and builder. Proudly independent in his views, his critical awareness joined to a kind understanding heart, he was one of nature's gentlemen and a natural mystic. His love for his family, of nature, his garden and books, his ability to be surprised by life, his quiet observations, wisdom and so much more will be missed by his loving family and friends in The Netherlands, England, Australia, and Canada. Memorial service will be conducted Thursday, November 3rd at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard (at W. Georgia) Vancouver. Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to Christ Church Cathedral - Lunch Program. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604 738-0006