We Remember
LANG, Frank
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Lang of Kelowna on May 28th, 2017 at the age of 87. Lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret of 54 years, sons Greg (Marlene) and Rick (Dolly), grandchildren Nathan, Jasmine, Kareem (Christina), Julia (Carey), two great grandchildren Sloan and Taylor, and sister Traude (Günter) and their family in Germany. Predeceased by his mother Maria and father Franz. Born in Rausenbruk Germany, Frank immigrated to Canada in 1959. He travelled across Canada to Whitehorse, Yukon where he met the love of his life, Margaret. They married in 1962; Greg was born in 1964 and Rick in 1966. He enjoyed his life in the Yukon, hunting and fishing. But his real passion was playing Badminton and he had the honor of representing the Yukon in 1967 at the first Canadian Winter Games in Quebec City. In 1968, they moved to Kelowna and in 1975 they settled in Vernon where they ran the Klondyke Arcade and later the Polson Bowling Center with Frank taking as many days as possible to go golfing with his friends at Spallumcheen Golf course. After moving back to Kelowna, Frank had a short battle with cancer and passed away quietly at home surrounded by loved ones. Our many thanks to the care he received from his Respirologist Dr. Giulio Dominelli, his GP Dr. Michael Hopman and the wonderful caring people at Interior Health. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Sindy Hawkins Cancer Center through the BC Cancer Foundation.
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Margaret and Family – Evie Fusick phoned today to let us know of Frank’ passing. We will never forget the good times we had with you and Frank at Rita and Larrys and the many bus trips you engineered. Great and happy times. Frank was an interesting and entertaining person and the two of you made the perfect couple. Our sincere condolences. Al and Isla Babysh
Dear Margaret and family. Please accept our deepest condolences. We were saddened by the news of the loss of your beloved husband Frank. We remember him fondly of our time at the bowling alley. May he rest in peace. He was a lovely person. With our sincere sympathy Nella and Sam Banducci
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Frank was always a very kind, honest and hard-working man. I remember spending many hours in the “Klondike” arcade with Greg and Rick as kids.Frank and Margaret always greeted us with a kind “Hello” and welcomed us all as friends..Great memories there as well as the Polson bowling alley..My condolences to you all..may your memories always allow you to think of Frank with warm thoughts..Peace be with you.
Our family send you our codolences at the loss a wonderful man. We will all miss him. Many memories at the bowling lanes. Ken, Peggy, Tyra, Keith and Kevyn Hoggard
Marg and family – My sincere condolences to all. I do have many happy memories of our times at Polson Bowling Centre. Len and I always enjoyed the family atmosphere and I also want to thank you for your concern when Len was going through his cancer treatments. You were both so kind. May all your happy memories sustain you in the coming days. Elsie Chahley
Margaret & family;
Sincere & heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved Frank. I have so many fun & happy memories of my time at the bowling alley & bus trips we went on. He will be so missed by all who knew him. God bless & hope to see you soon Margaret. Faye & Merv Viergutz.
Dear Margaret: I am very saddened to hear about your dear Frank. I know that your life is missing a huge part now but I am praying for you and your family that God may bless you all. Maybe we will bump into each other again soon. My memories of you and Frank are happy and I see the two of you smiling! May he rest in God’s arms peacefully and free of pain. hugs & kisses Anitas and Paul.