Maxine Lang

Maxine Lang, 85, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday afternoon April 13, 2010 at the Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND.

Maxine Kom was born May 15, 1924 at Bentley, ND, on the family farm, the daughter of Paul Kom and Pauline (Magstadt) Kom. In 1936 she moved with her family to Oregon. She received her elementary education in the Gilbert Creek Church School. She completed her education graduating from the Laurelwood Academy in Gaston, Oregon in 1942. She then attended Walla Walla College in College Place, Washington from 1942-1945. She enrolled in Nursing Education at Portland Oregon Adventist Hospital in 1945 graduating with a Registered Nurse Degree in 1947. She worked as a RN in Portland, Oregon.

She and Elroy Lang were married June 18, 1950 at Willamina, Oregon. They returned to the Gackle area where she worked at the Gackle Hospital as a Nursing Supervisor from 1953 to 1957. She then worked at the LaMoure Health Center as a Nursing Supervisor until 1967. From 1968 to 1974 she worked as a RN at the Harvey Hospital. In 1975 she was employed at the Jamestown Hospital as a RN until 1986. She and Elroy retired in Jamestown where they have resided.

She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamestown, ND. She was very active in church affairs having filled positions in many departments, recently in the Community Service Dept. She also taught Sabbath School Classes at church for many years. Maxine enjoyed flowers, walking, cooking, reading the Bible and sharing scripture promises. She also enjoyed trips to Oregon to see her sister and family.

She is survived by her husband Elroy, Jamestown, ND, her sister Lucille (Robert) Johnstone, Willamina, OR and many nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Friday April 16, 2010 in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Darren Purdy, officiating.

Interment will be made in the Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, ND.
Visitation 10-8 Thursday at the Funeral Home
Prayer Service 7:00 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home