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Gary Lang Obituary

Gary Leroy LANG April 9, 1930 ~ December 21, 2009 Gary was born in Sisseton, SD. His memorial service will be at Washington Memorial Park, on January 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Sign Gary's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 30, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010.

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Tessie Baird

April 15, 2020

I have been thinking about my Grandpa Gary a lot.... His birthday just past on the 4/9 - I have a saying all nice people are born from 4/1 to 4/8.... after that your just ornery! Miss you grandpa!

Vernon Geyman

January 15, 2010

To all my family. I pray for all that we can continue to celebrate his life in memory. I remember the musical instruments and family singing at get togethers. I pray the singing continues in all of us. Save a place in heaven for us Gary.

Lisa Oestreich

January 15, 2010

I'll miss Puncle Dary

Teresa Oestreich

January 6, 2010

Memories of Uncle Gary include my daughter Lisa when she was about 2-3 years old and couldn't say Uncle Gary so he became Puncle Dary in our family. When Neil and I would stop over to see him he would always end up pulling out his guitar and singing Bobbie McGee, he only knew the verse so we'd just sing along and keep singing the verse only..what a fun Uncle to have in this wonderful family. May God fill your heart with all your favorite memories of him. With all my love to all t.c. (Vivian's daughter)

January 4, 2010

Saddened to read the notice in the paper. We moved from Sea Tac area in 1997. Have many unforgettable memories of Gary when he was in town. I guess you could say we were bar buddies. Never without a chuckle or two. We planned to attend the service but have to hang the blame on the grandkids. Our best to those who miss him most.

Gary & Leanna Bensen
Bothell, Wa

January 3, 2010

My memories of Uncle Gary will be cherished in my heart as long as I live. He was such a handsome, wonderful man so full of life and a dash of mischeviousness, as most of the Lang boys were, so much like my dear daddy Norman, I will miss him not being here anymore and my heart goes out to his family, It is not easy to lose a dad and a grandfather,
Gloria Milich (Norman Lang's daughter)

January 3, 2010

Our condolences to all the family.

Love, Aunt Helen and family
(Arlene and Ralph; Ruthie and George;
Beverly; and Donna and Daryl)

Dixie and Don

Dixie and Don Yuly

January 3, 2010

Dear Brother Gary,
We cherish the time we had together...our thoughts and prayers are with Cindy,Sally,Wanda,and Dee Dee, and their familys and also Mom Diana.....Love From Your Baby Sister Dixie And Brother-in-law Don and Nephews Rudy and Shane Yuly, and Niece Lisa Yuly..

Your Twisted Sisters Cody and Dixie

Dixie Yuly

January 3, 2010

Dear Brother Gary,
We will miss you,we were all so lucky to be born in such an amazing family. I am sure that you are Celebrating in Heaven with all that came before you. Mildred, Burton,Robert,Norman,Harley,Vernon,Vivian,Betty,Joe,and Kenny, and your only Son Greg...We Love You and will miss you..Brothers Fred,Gordon,Jack,Sisters Cody and Dixie .There were 16 of us born to Fred and Cora Lang and the Lang Legacy continues on in all our familys...Lets make them really proud!!!!

Rodger Holmstrom

January 1, 2010

To remember my good friend from Pro Truck. Gary will be missed by his many friends and I especially want to extend my sympathy to his family, who will miss him the most.

Rod & Cindy Lang

December 31, 2009

Don't think of him as gone away-- his journey just begun, life holds so many facets--this earth is only one. Uncle Gary we will miss you. Honor to have seen you at the family reunion. Our deepest sympathy to Cindy, Sally, Diana & Wanda. Also to Tessie- your Grandpa loved you.

Con Sample

December 31, 2009

Our condolences to the family from Con and Darlene Sample ( Goldie is Darlenes Aunt )

December 31, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Mom (Aunt Helen Otto Finnell) is now 97 and is saddened by your loss.
From you cousin Beverly (Otto) Gregg.

Gary with his six shooter!

TEssie Baird

December 31, 2009

Grandpa was a great man, He lived life on his own terms.... Boy am I going to miss him!

LaRae John

December 31, 2009

My blessings go out to my cousins for your loss. I loved Uncle Gary very much and will miss him. Even these last few years that he couldn't talk he always had a smile on his face when I would see him. My heart goes out to you all and my love. Your cousin, LaRae (Jack's daughter)

Gary Leroy Lang

Sally & Paul Tribble

December 31, 2009

Gary was one of 16 children; all born to Fred and Cora Lang of Sisseton, South Dakota. He had 10 brothers and 5 sisters, all of whom were very close throughout these many years. He is survived by his three loving brothers, Gordon, Fred and Jack and his two loving sisters, Dixie and Coty. Along with joining his only beloved son Gregory, Gary has joined his beloved parents and other beloved brothers and sisters and all other beloved family members and friends that have gone on before him. They will all come together with loving hearts by a heavenly hearth. We can be comforted by this truth because of the love and strength of this amazing family. Gary is also survived by his four loving daughters, Cindy, Sally, Diana and Wanda as well as his fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. There are also all his nieces, nephews and all their extended family members and friends that have loving memories of him. Please go to the guest page and share stories of your memories in Gary’s life. They will comfort us all in his passing.

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