Col Allen Langmuir CD

LANGMUIR Allan - June 22, 1926 ~ December 30, 2008. Al passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital with his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife, Sandra, and his sister, Mary, Al is lovingly remembered by his three children, David (Barbara), Dana (Rob Sherman, deceased), and Todd (April) and his seven grandchildren: Christopher, Patrick, Shona, Holly, Julia, Matthew, and Corinne. Al was born in Prince George and was educated at twelve public schools in BC and Alberta following the death of his father in the early1930s.

After serving in the Canadian Army in WWII, Al attended UBC as a veteran. He spent 5 years in Fort Camp , graduating in 1951 as an electrical engineer. During his final years at UBC,  Al met Sandra Stewart, the love of his life. They married in 1951 and settled in North Vancouver to raise their family. Al continued in the Armed Forces as an officer in the militia. Following a long and happy association with the 15^th Field Regiment, Al completed his active service as commanding officer of the 12^th Service Battalion and was subsequently appointed Honourary Colonel.  Among his voluntary activities, Al was very involved with Boy Scouts for many years.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Barry Jenkins, Kwee, and the staff at Inglewood Manor for their devoted care in his last 6 years. A memorial service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver , on Thursday, January 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.