Tribute to Leonard Langager

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Look at my handsome daddy in the shades...and his dad in the hat!

Thinking about dad again today and wanted to post one of my favorite pictures of him with his dad at Mount Rushmore....

Friday, March 13, 2009

Great picture of the dad I remember....

He is in so many of our conversations .... it is amazing how much we talk about dad! He had so many funny sayings and ways about him that he still makes us laugh! I love this picture of him at his new shed. He loved that shed! He filled it too!!! I miss my dad.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

bah humbug!

I can't think of Christmas without thinking of dad always saying "bah humbug." He acted like the biggest scrooge.... but we all knew he wasn't. And Doug and Betty buying him this shirt was perfect! Joyce

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

May his memory live on......

This site is to keep the memory of Leonard Langager, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend alive in our hearts for years to come.

Obituary in the Sun

Leonard Langager

Leonard S. Langager, 81, of Kingston died Tuesday at Harrison Hospital.

He was born to Sigvart and Elizabeth (Anderson) Langager in Veblen, S.D. On Jan. 11, 1946, he married Elaine Lohre in Lake City.

Mr. Langager worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Snohomish Water District, retiring after 15 years. He also worked with the Civil Conservation Corp.

He made a hobby out of small engine repair and was a past member of the Lynnwood Eagles. Mr. Langager was also a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kingston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Leonard S. Langager; a brother, Selmar Langager; and a sister, Millie Laubach.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Richard Langager and his wife, Connie, of Cle Elum, Doug Langager and his wife, Betty Lou, of Virginia, and David Langager of Suquamish; three daughters, Lois Culton and her husband, Don, of Yakima, Joyce Black and her husband, Lanny, and Libby Christie and her husband, Kevin, all of Kingston; a brother, Jacob Langager and his wife, Marcella, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kingston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 26736 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston, WA 98346 or to a charity of the donor's choice. An online memorial may be viewed at www.lewischapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove.

The poem at dad's service....

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand

And said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love

But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne

He said, "This is eternity
And all I've promised you
Today for life on earth is past
But here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me
I'm right here in your heart.

Comments made following the news....you may add and put your thoughts....

Hi Joyce....We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and

your family. Hilary
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Hi Joyce, our condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry to hear about your dad, he will be missed I'm sure. He was just such a likeable guy and I loved his sense of humor. From the first time I met him, I knew he was someone I would like. One thing we have to say about your dad, he didn't give up without a fight. Over the years, he's had many setbacks, but always seemed to give it his all and bounce back. I hope his life ended peacefully. Don and Mary Tuff

I just read your e-mail and Chuck and I immediately prayed for you and all your family. We prayed that God would comfort all of you, and bring healing from the pain of losing your loved one. Times like this are very hard to go through, but I pray as you share special memories with each other your whole family will draw even closer to each other than ever before, and that God will show His presence by touching each one of you personally with His love.

I have one special memory of your Dad that I will always remember. When I was a teen dating Chuck, I ran out of gas on the way to Chuck's house on Gunderson Rd. I got out and started to walk. I hadn't ran out of gas before and as I started walking up the Old Suquamish/Port Gamble highway I got really scared. I was by myself, and all these horrible thoughts started going through my mind. It seemed like I was by myself for a long time, but I'd only walked for a couple minutes when your Dad drove by and recognized me. He stopped and took me to Chuck's house. We had a good visit on that two mile ride. I was so glad someone I knew had stopped and helped me out. Please tell your Mom she is in my thoughts and prayers. I remember coming over to your house and playing with you and Carol when you moved to Kingston. Those were the days!! If I can be of help in any way just let me know. love in Christ, Sheila Edmondson Moore
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I hope all is well with you and I know that this is an emotional time. I took the time a few weeks ago to go over to their house and hang out with Grandpa while doing some work on his car. It was a real good bonding experience that I appreciated as I know he did too. Selfishly, I wish he didn’t go, but he is off to a better place. We all love Grandpa – He was a really good dude.

Love, Brad (Burdyshaw)
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I am sorry for your loss. But I have the comfort of knowing that he is in heaven with Jesus and he is happy and healthy and as Andrew said "sliding down rainbow's with Jesus and Nick-Nick & Bud-Bud" :) I love you!

Love,

*A* (Amanda Black)
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Grandpa was a strong man and was the foundation of our family. We are all strong and will get through this, Grandma is a strong woman, other wise we would not have had such a strong family leader. We all miss him dearly but he will always be with us, in our heart, mind & sole. We all have memories and each is so special to us. Vicky Langager

I will always remember grandpas sense of humor! And with pride I will always say " I don't remember eating that" after I burp. I secretly always thought he was so cool for say thing that!! I love you! Heather (Valverde)
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Our prayers are with you in your loss. Don and Ernestine Kain
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Joyce,

I am so sorry about your Dad. Give your Mom a hug and kiss from me. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love ya.

Rick Rayment
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