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JOHN (JACK) CHARLES LANGE
Born: Feb 08, 1936
Date of Passing: Oct 06, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN (JACK) CHARLES LANGE
On October 6, 2023, at the age of 87, Jack passed away suddenly in his care home.
Jack was born February 8, 1936 in what was then the city of St. Boniface (now Winnipeg) the son of Fred and Signe Lange, and one of five children, Audrey, Louise, June and Lynda, all raised in the family house on Melbourne Avenue, East Kildonan.
Jack is predeceased by his wife Allie and survived by his two sons, John (Sandra) and Eric (Meaghan), grandchildren, Jonathan, Stephanie (Matt), Knox, and Farrah, and two great-grandchildren, Landon and Lawson.
Jack loved to tell stories about his youth at the family farm in the area of Zhoda, Manitoba, as well as his time in the Royal Canadian Navy. His time in the Navy helped fund his education at the University of Manitoba where he graduated as a Mechanical Engineer. During his long career as an engineering consultant, Jack was a gifted inventor who licensed many of his designs and was the holder of several patents. In 1984 he was awarded the "Premier's Award for Design Excellence".
From their home on Old Mill Road where they resided for 47 years, Jack and Allie hosted the Lange family Christmas where Jack was always coming up with ways to make the event memorable. Most famously, during Christmas dinner each year he would leap fully onto the table dressed as Super Santa complete with a cape, red long underwear and a sack full of gag gifts. He would tip-toe down the length of the dinner table between the plates and glasses and he never spilled a single drop of wine! Standing at the head of the table he would distribute the gifts by throwing them across the table to each of the guests.
Then, when the proceedings were concluded everyone around the table would shout in unison:
IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE!
IT'S SUPER SANTA!
And he would fly off into the night...
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 21, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Jack’s sense of family was strong and he visited frequently, always taking the time to connect with extended family members, to tell stories and to share what he had learned about the family tree. He was a big presence, warm and outgoing. - Posted by: Sydney Craig (Cousin) on: Feb 06, 2024
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Jack’s sense of family was strong and he visited frequently, always taking the time to connect with extended family members, to tell stories and to share what he had learned about the family tree. He was a big presence, warm and outgoing. - Posted by: Sydney Craig (Cousin) on: Feb 06, 2024
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Sincere condolences to Eric , John and families at this most difficult time. Joyce and Andy. - Posted by: Joyce Hilborn (Longtime neighbor and friend) on: Oct 25, 2023
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Jack Lange was a long time friend, and accomplished inventor and engineer. He was a friend and business partner in many ventures. Jack had a huge impact on my life and career. Jack will be missed by his many friends. - Posted by: Leigh Mair (Friend) on: Oct 22, 2023