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Helen L. Lang, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, after a long illness at her home. Helen was born October 5, 1922 in McPherson, KS, attended public schools, graduated from McPherson High School in 1940, and attended McPherson College for one year. She went to Denver, CO to attend Barnes School of Commerce (business school). While she was in Denver, she met John Lang, her now deceased husband, who was stationed at Lowrey Field, just outside of Denver. Helen left Denver and returned to McPherson for a period of time, and it was in McPherson on November 19, 1944, that Helen and John were married. Shortly after they were married, John was sent overseas for the duration of the war. Helen spent part of the time working in McPherson and the rest of the time working in Albuquerque, where she lived with John's mother and stepfather until John returned to the states. She continued working with the government in Albuquerque. John and Helen eventually built their own home. Helen worked for the government and was a Welcome Wagon Hostess. She was a longtime member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. She also attended the Women's Bible Study Group luncheons at La Mesa Church. Helen was also a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout den mother, and did various other volunteer work. Helen is survived by her son, Ronald E. Lang; grandchildren, Debbie Gurule, Jonathan Scheller, Elizabeth Lang and Christopher Lang; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Budd. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lang and daughter, Judith Kay Scheller. Helen will be greatly missed by relatives and friends. Services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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