John Ronald Lang
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The Daily Sentinel page 9C - March 12, 2023
John “Jack” Lang, 84, of
Fruita, Colorado, passed
away on March 6, 2023. He
was born on his family’s
farm in Fruita, Colorado,
to William and Ruby Lang
on November 9, 1938.
He grew up working on the family farm with his two
brothers and three sisters. He graduated from Fruita
High School (class of 1957). He enjoyed his childhood
and recalled fondly his days of growing up on the farm,
especially his dog and horses.
He joined the Airforce after graduation and met his
wife, Cora Joell DePriest, while home on leave. After
his time in service, he returned to Fruita and worked
for the Farmer’s CO-OP and then the Denver and
Rio Grande Railroad as a brakeman and conductor.
However, he was always a farmer at heart. He took pride
in his garden and loved working outdoors, setting water,
and baling hay. He also was an avid outdoorsman and
loved to hunt and fish. He had an amazing memory and
told entertaining stories. Sometimes, like the best of
fishermen, there was a hint of exaggeration.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joell Lang, and
Daughters, Amy Lang and Sandy Lang. And his second
wife, Judy Lang.
He is survived by his children, Ronda (Mike) Hawks
of Fruita, CO; John (Trish) Lang of Manassas, VA;
and David “Tater” (Dawn) Lang of Loma, CO; 12
grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren as well as
many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Family and friends will hold a private celebration of
life.
