Goldie C. Lang
October 8, 1922 - June 3, 2012
Obituary
Goldie C. Lang
1922 – 2012
Goldie C. Lang was born to Julius and Nellie Gronau on October 8, 1922 in Sisseton, South Dakota. She was one of 13 children. Goldie passed away on June 3, 2012 in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 89.
Goldie met Norman Lang, Sr., in 1938 and after a short courtship, they married on December 24, 1938 and spent 49 years together. Goldie and Norman had 4 children. Goldie heard the gospel in 1939 and made her choice to serve the Lord at the age of 19.
After many years of farming, in the Dakotas, they moved to Seattle, Washington. Goldie worked for the Boeing Company as a mechanic. In the late 60’s they retired to Ethel, Washington where they resided until the death of Norman in 1987. Goldie had many friends and enjoyed her faith, her family, fishing, sewing, crafts, and becoming known for her hand made envelopes.
Goldie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Julius and Nellie Gronau, her husband Norman Lang, four brothers, and five sisters.
Goldie is survived by her three sons, Harvey Lang of Puyallup, Washington, Norman Lang, Jr. of Ethel, Washington, Wayne D. Lang and his wife Michelle of Ethel, Washington, and one daughter, Gloria Milich and her husband Michael of Puyallup, Washington; daughter-in-law Deanna Brooks of Long Beach, Washington; two sisters, Lu Greer of Ethel, Washington, and Sylvia Vader and her husband John of Cowiche, Washington; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Goldie will be held Monday, June 11th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm with a funeral service Tuesday, June 12th at 11:00am all at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188.
Your family has my condolences in this sad time. May you find comfort in our promise at Isaiah 25:8. There we read, “He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.”
A faithful lady to her family, community and God. We will miss her love and encouragement in person, but are comforted in warm memories.
I have some very special memories of both Goldie and Norm. Spent many nights in their home in Ethel. Both so kind to we in the ministry. She was always an encouragement to us to keep on in the faith and ministry of Jesus.
She will be missed greatly by all of us who knew appreciated her. Bob
What a sweet picture of Goldie…and a well-written obituary. Her life has touched many, and the influence of her spirit continues to be an inspiration. How thankful we are for the comfort of God and the hope of the resurrection.
You were a really great sister-in-law and I fondly remember all our precious memories together. You were there before I was born, so I always remember you being there, and so kind and caring..Harvey and Gloria were more like Brother and Sister than Nephew and Niece..You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten..Cody wanted me to tell you how much she loved you, and all the good times you shared together. we all loved and respected you.Your journey on earth is over and you can celebrate with the Angels in Heaven..Much Love…Dixie Don
Goldie was always “Grandma Lang” to me and I loved all the times over the years that I spent at their place in Ethel with Grandpa Lang, Norm & Deanna, Kirk, Kevin & Kari, and Hershey.
Thinking of you all with love.
We had many good times, and good fellowship with Goldy after we moved to Onalaska and she lived in Ethel. We were always encouraged by her faithfulness and inspired by her enthusiasm in her service to God. We miss her but are glad she can rest now and enjoy her reward. Our love and sympathy to her family.
Lyle and Elaine
I loved my mother n law, Goldie so much. She introduced the gospel to me along with my husband, Norm Jr. I will miss her so much. She was a special lady. Very faithful and loving always. Deanna
We will miss your smiling face.
It is so hard to put into words how I feel at the loss of our dear mother. I am comorted to know that she is at peace and has gone on to her reward. I am thankful for her wonderful example and her loving and caring ways that will remain in my heart for as long as I live.
I, too, will miss Grandma Lang. She was a special person to me and to so many others, especially to her own family. My thoughts are with you all at this time. I know you will miss her greatly. Wish I could be there with you. Love, Julie Raab
We will miss you, dearly, honey. My favorite name for my
aunt Goldie. God bless you, honey. love you
Aunt Goldie I will miss you very much!!
Love you, And God Bless You
She will be missed.
Goldie’s kind heart, big smile, and love for God were always uplifting. She will be missed, but her life will continue to be an encouragement to me and others.–Ryan
We only met Goldie a couple of times – she was one of those people who you knew you liked right away.
Praying for her family.
Love you all
Although not related by blood, we were by love, from the day my dad married, aunt Goldie s sister Lulla. Nothing held back, she loved us all, the best sense of humor and the sweetest smile . And custard pie, and, home made ice cream , I and many , many, will miss her so much. Knowing she is with the Lord is comfort. Darleen
My sister Goldie, I miss you terribly. your loving sister , Lu
Dearest Grandma I miss you and love you and thank you for all the good things you instilled in my life and for all the crazy fun things you did that i still laugh about today. I know you are resting with our Heavenly Father and are at peace