Harry Raymond Langham

September 8, 1939 - September 2, 2014

LANGHAM, Harry Raymond September 8, 1939 - September 4, 2014 In Loving Memory Harry was born in Vancouver to Ernest and Violet Langham. Harry is predeceased by his parents and brothers George (Moni), Fred (Chesley), and is survived by brother Kenny (Narbada). Harry was raised in Vancouver and married Marylin on August 5, 1960. Harry and Marylin relocated to Tsawwassen in 1961 and have remained in the Delta area ever since. Harry and Marylin welcomed 2 daughters, Lee Ann and Lisa, and son Richard. Harry ensured all of his children were active in sports ranging from soccer, track and field, baseball and hockey. Harry is credited with starting several sports teams in the Tsawwassen area. He was active in various roles in baseball and hockey from 1964 - 2005. Harry spent most of his years in baseball as a coach, manager, general manager and also sat in most executive positions from president, vice president, director and purchasing agent. One of Harry's greatest baseball achievements was the start of the Dodgers in 1977 which ran until 2005. In 1984 Harry joined the Tsawwassen men's golf club and quickly became president and chairman of the club until his retirement in 2004. Adding to Harry's list of accomplishments, he was the first inductee to the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Harry's first job was at the age of 17 with the Western Canadian Steel Mill where he remained until his next adventure, which was the opening of Tsawwassen Sports Unlimited in 1973. Harry sold the store in 1981 and moved on to a position with the Corporation of Delta where he remained until his retirement. Harry also dedicated his time and commitment to volunteerism in the community, was a long serving member of the TOOB and Legion, receiving a lifetime membership to the TOOB in 2013. Harry was known as a quiet and unassuming man who shied away from the limelight. He believed in honoring his commitments, bringing athletes to their highest potential and skills, and raising and spending time with his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife Marylin, daughters Lee Ann and Lisa, son Richard, son-in-law Jim as well as his 3 beloved grandchildren, Justine, Tanner and Desirae. He will also be missed by his many friends, especially "Denny" for all his love and Support and being there for Harry as his main chauffeur, as well as several nieces and nephews and their families. Memories of Harry and all of his accomplishments will be long lived with many in the Delta community. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Delta Hospital, whose staff took compassionate care of Harry for the last 2 months of his life. A celebration of Harry's life will be held at the Ladner Community Center on October 11, 2014 from 2-6 pm. Please come armed with any special photos and stories you would like to share.