Gerald "Jake" R. Lang

I grew up with the Langs on McLellan when I was a boy. "Shaky Jake" was a nickname he got because he would always light my candles on my birthday cake. I still remember the day his first wife Pearl passed away while I was on my way to school. He was sincerely a nice guy, and will be missed...

I miss you very much dad. Especially today, and I always will.

Jake and Betty are the neigbors directly behind me and I'm going to miss Jake dearly. He was always there for me for whatever help I needed, we laughed and joked together all the time. I'd walk my dogs past their porch and would talked to them for long periods of time. He was a kind, gentle and humorous man. I called him my Jake the Snake or Jakey, I loved him dearly. Gonna miss ya Jakey.
Carol Loch

My deepest sympathies to Jake's family. I lived a few houses east on McLellan before I moved out of the neighborhood in 1972

Sorry for your loss Betty and family. Jake was a real person and always had great stories for when we were able to visit with him. He will be greatly missed. Love to all
Kelly and Debbie Bradbury

Uncle Jake....you had more of an impact on me than you will ever know. I loved and respected you. God has a plan and now you are in his care. Denise and I are glad you and Betty had one another. Your love for one another is evident. With much love,

Uncle Jake...I will always remember our hunting trips for deer and javalina....You were a good man....may you rest in peace...

Dad,

To simply say, "THE VERY BEST". I will miss you so very much. You smile, humor and words of wisdom. I am going to pass the Sandman Story of my youth to your grandson, Zachery - He misses you - his papa. 4:30pm is going to be hard for me, I will miss our daily chats. My childhood memories will never fade, we had good times as a family and I will always remember them. I share the stories with Zachery.

I love you dad - papa

To Jake, Jennifer, Betty, Kelly and family. My sincere condolences. You were great neighbors, and your family loved. I'm sure big Jake is in heaven helping all of them build something, he was always willing to help..he will be missed...Chris & Alie (Russ) Helm and extended condolences for Bill and Sandy Russ...

What a pleasant memory of Jake every Friday morning at the beauty shop when Betty had her hair done. Always a wonderful smile and a good joke -- and sometimes even sweep up the haircuts!
Alice Thompson

Jennifer and Jake: I have such amazing memories of your parents and your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Lisa Bertalan

Jennifer and Jake: I have such amazing and wonderful memories of your parents and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa Bertalan

Jennifer and Jake: I have such amazing memories of your parents and your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Lisa Bertalan

Dear Jennifer
We are so sorry for your loss. (Good memories.) Rick and Sharon Lenz

Jake and that big smile, I don't think I every saw Jake without this trademark happy smile, Growing up across the street from him and Pearl and Little Jake, and Jennifer, he was always around to help, and loved to chat and hang with the brothers. He was so handy, his house always looked gorgeous. He will be missed by all who knew him, Holly (Hanauer) Lewis-Roberts

When I was a blessed to be a part of the Lang family.Uncle Jake opened his arms and his heart to me.He always made Cory and I feel loved.He taught me to drive my first truck that Dave and I bought from him.Jake could light a room with his bright smile!! He was a man who never knew a stranger. My heart goes out to your entire family as you join together and bless a man who will always be in my heart. Thanks for the memories.With Love Decky (Lang) Runnels

It was an honor to know you and work with you. My condolences to your family.

Jack Piske

So SORRY to here. Never had a real opportunity to know my relatives as I would have like to, but I can tell you that the little time I had talking with Uncle Jake I enjoyed every minute. I have been out to visit only one time in my life, thirty six years ago, I think I was twenty. One memory was when I was out their Uncle Jake had a family gathering, not knowing alot of the people I wonder up to the food table and proceeded to take what I thought was meat balls, all Ya they were meat balls but not from beef, I had about five or six and then notice my Uncle Carl and Uncle Jake laughing so I decided to find out what was so funny, Uncle Jake said >Jimmy I see you like those do you know what they are,I responded not really but good tasting, Uncle Carl said we call them Rocky Mountain Oyster, what are those, Uncle Jake said "laughing" SHEEP NUTS.
I'm so thankful when my Dad passed away that Uncle Jake & Uncle Carl flew in, and that is the good memories I will remember.
Will miss you buddy, thanks for being my Uncle.
Our loving thoughts.
Jim Lang and Family

We will misss you Uncle Jake. I have so many fond memories of you when I was little. I will treasure those forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be greatly missed! Scott & Cory (Lang)Jankowski & family

My darling, I will miss you so very much, I love you and will always be in my heart. I will see you soon.
All My Love,
Your Honey, Betty

We were so sorry to hear of Jake's passing. I will do my best to be at the memorial service on Tuesday, Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jack and Rosemary Shelley

Jake will truly be missed by family and anyone who called him friend. He was the best friend and neighbor anyone could ask for. Always a willing helper with a smile that would light up a room. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. We really enjoyed the pictures they brought back a lot of memories.Good times and good friends are never forgotten.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Thank you for letting us know and for the pictures. Hap has told me lot of happy things about Jake. God bless you and your families. Hap and Pat Van Duzee .

To the best man a women would ever have. I thank you for all the happy and loving years you gave to my mom.
In a life time you my or my not met your sole mate and I believe you were
my mom's. She loved you with all her
heart and so will we. You will be greatly missed.
Scarlett

It was great to hear from you Jake but very sad to hear about your father.
it was about 8 years ago when we last saw you and your father, i will miss him very much. he was a great man.

thank you for calling me.

arnie Van Duzee

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Big Jake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Little Jake, Jennifer, and Betty. Big Jake was always a blast to be around.

I will miss Jake's smile and sense of humor. He was a truly good man and will be sorely missed.
Betty my thoughts and prayers are with you.