He will be sadly missed by his family, many friends and all those he has known over the years. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Kathy, son Chris, daughter-in-law Geneen and granddaughter Renee, daughter Caroline, son-in-law Dave and grandson Alec and granddaughter Avril.
John was born in Winnipeg to Stan and Elsie Lang (nee Bergstrom). He grew up in Winnipeg and attended Churchill High School. He was a hard worker, generous and had a good sense of humor. He liked being with people and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He married Kathy Woodcock in 1969 and they had two children, Chris and Caroline.
In 1972, he started a business, Saturn Industries Ltd which manufactured custom trailers and slings. He spent his life running the business with his partner Keith Fisher, Kathy, Chris and many skilled co-workers he appreciated. He retired in September 2017.
Early on, John enjoyed hunting and fishing. Then in the early eighty’s John and Kathy started building a cottage at Grindstone Provincial Park. This cottage became a great gathering place for family and friends and was a place John truly loved.
John loved travelling. He had hoped to spend a long retirement in Florida and at Grindstone Park. The time ended up being shorter than expected but he made the most of it.
Thank you to the staff at Cancer Care Manitoba and Riverview Health Centre for all the care provided. Thank you to everyone for their kind wishes and support.
Due to Covid-19 precautions, we will be having a small private family service.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or Riverview Health Centre Foundation.
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