James "Jim" LANG

1953 - 2021

Jim died here in his beloved Squamish last week on January 2nd. Predeceased by his father John, Jim leaves to mourn his deeply loved daughter Nicola (Evan) and grandchildren Cameron, Sophia and Austen; mother Olive, sister Sheri, brothers John and Robert. Jim also leaves behind his partner Joanne and family, many close friends, including Roman and David who helped him live his best life in recent years.

Jim was born in Kingston Ontario. He was raised in a military family seeing service across Canada, overseas in Germany and finally settling on Vancouver Island. Jim came to Squamish as a teenager in the early 70's as a Youth Crew Worker in Garibaldi Park. So began a lifelong love of the valley, its mountains, forest and sea. After a career with BC Parks, Jim worked as a contractor in construction and camp operator at Porteau Cove for many years and ended his career as Squamish Emergency Program Manager.
Throughout, Jim volunteered thousands of hours, his heart and soul for Squamish Search and Rescue, Emergency Social Services, Marine Search and Rescue and Emergency Management for the Community. Jim's commitment to task, work ethic and sense of fun are legendary to all that knew him, he will be so missed.

Jim wanted us to be sure to thank the many doctors, nurses and health care workers involved in his care over the years, especially those at Squamish General Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice in Squamish and the Squamish Home Nursing Team.
When we are able to gather together again, we will,
to celebrate our Mr. Lang.
Please email joanne.greenlees@shaw.ca