Ian M. Lange

Ian and I became long term friends when I built my house on Lopez Island 36 years ago. In the early 90's when I worked in Scotland, Ian and I would keep in touch via a new thing called internet and keep me updated on Lopez things. Ian was politically liberal and financially conservative which resulted in many long friendly discussions. I will, along with many others will miss him.

I was a "not so young" political science Master's student at the University of Montana when I took an economic geology class from professor Lange which prompted me to change my major and spend the next chapter of my career as an exploration geologist in the Beartooth Mountains, Montana working for Johns-Manville in what is now the Stillwater Mining Company - the only Pt-Pd producer in the U.S. Dr. Lange was a wonderful professor and inspiration and instilled the 'magic' of geology in many of...

Ian, you will be dearly missed here on Lopez Island. You were an inspiration to many with your cheerful friendliness and your generous donation of your time for talks and race organization. Bev and Jim Smith

Dear Jo-Ann and family, we were so sad to hear of Ian´s passing. As a fellow Lopizian and geologist, I had many fine conversations with Ian over the years. Occasionally, we would pass each other jogging on Bakerview Road and he always took the time to say hello and ask how things were going, and to remind me of the July 4th fun run and other activities. What a nice person, and I will miss his jovial face and positive attitude. Our sincere condolences for your loss. Mark & Kim Herrenkohl,...

We were delighted to meet and get to know Ian & JoAnne through our joint experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico. We also were privileged to stay in each other's vacation homes in Bellingham and on Lopez Island, Ian had an incredible love of life, finding humor in so many things. He liked to observe fascinating details in every activity and could write and comment on them with great insight. He loved all kinds of music and we especially shared his love for rhythm & blues. He will be greatly missed--we...

The world and Missoula lost a great individual with the passing of Ian. Born with a twinkle in his eye, full of energy, infectious smile, mischief, curiosity- smart and fun. `Kiatakiatamuttsin´ as they say in Blackeet. " See you again". And thanks for making life fun. We´ll catch up later my friend. Slan abhaile! Terry and Karen McEneaney Missoula, Montana

Ian and Jo-Ann have been friends with my family my whole life. Ian will be missed by all of us.

Mr. Lange was a customer of mine while working at FedEx Office. I was very sad to see his passing. He ALWAYS had a big smile and was so kind to everyone. He will be greatly missed.

Ian taught me as an undergraduate at Fresno State and persuaded me to apply for graduate work at University of Montana. He was my master's thesis advisor at U of M. He was always positive and helpful and a wonderful person to be around. I think of him fondly. The world is poorer for his passing.