Robert Harrison Langmade

Langmade, Robert (Bob) Harrison born July 4th, 1924 to Pearl Louise and Robert Grover Langmade in Phoenix, Arizona, died May 29th after a 10 year fight with cancer. Robert attended Phoenix Union High School, graduating in 1942. He entered the US Navy April 1943 and served as an aerographer in the Aleutian Islands near Alaska. At the end of WWII he married his high school sweetheart and continued his education graduating from Phoenix Community College. Together they enrolled at the University of Colorado, both graduating in 1949 with degrees in Architectural Engineering. Upon returning to Phoenix, Bob first went to work for Truscon Steel. Latter he started the Norman S. Wright Company here in Phoenix opening offices throughout the Southwest where he eventually became President, and continued working until May of this year. Bob was also instrumental in starting both Metal Form Manufacturing, a manufacturer of HVAC products with worldwide distribution, and Longmeadow Properties. His children are now managing all of these companies. Throughout his life Bob was an active part of the community, a member of ASHRAE, the Optimist Club, and a Leader of Boy Scout Troop 22. He was also an avid tennis player, an outdoorsman, and a dedicated father. His wife Beatrice of 64 years, three children Dale, Dan, and Dianne all residing in Phoenix, and five grandchildren survive Bob. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1st at A.L. Moore Mortuary 5:30 - 7:30 PM, 710 W Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix. Services will be held Thursday, June 2nd at The Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, with services at 2:00, followed by a reception at Nelson Hall. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Memorials to www.almoore-grimshaw.com