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Paul Langdon Obituary

Paul R. Langdon

Resident of Redwood City

Passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2011. Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 17, 1914. Friends are invited to a "Celebration of Life" on Monday, March 14th at 2:00pm at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. A reception will follow the service.

Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie, and his son, Robert. Paul is survived by his son, Larry, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

For 30 years, Paul was Manager of Finance and Accounting, and Assistant Treasurer, of Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio. He served on the Columbus School Board of Education for 28 years.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Paul's memory to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Missions Department, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park CA 94025; or to Forever Young (Paul's caregivers), Palm Villas, 1931 Woodside Rd., Redwood City CA 94061.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Mar. 11, 2011.

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Robin Langdon Winterlin

March 11, 2011

Thank you for your kind comments -bless you. Our family is checking this guest book and appreciates what you write. We know our "Pa-Pa" is with Jesus in heaven and that comforts our hearts...

John Pierce

March 11, 2011

My condolences to the family. I remember Paul from Westgate Friends Church.

Melva Fisher

March 11, 2011

Larry and family,
Sincere condolences at the death of your father. I remember him as a wonderful person who served the city schools so well for many years. I also remember you and OSU law school with fondness. God bless and keep you at this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Melva Fisher

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