EDWARD W. LANGFORD
January 13, 1953 - March 11, 2008

"Dear Pat and Family ~ my heart goes out to all of you! Ed was a wonderful guy-enjoyed sharing many hockey games with you Pat! Take good care of yourselves ~ this is a very hard time for all of you. I will be praying for Ed and for all of his family! My sincere condolences. Cathy (Garrett's mom)"

"There was not a better man that I know of then Ed. He was my loving brother-in-law. My husband Ken and children Erin, Jim & Jessica adored him and we will miss him forever. Pat, Jenny & Eddie you were so lucky to have Ed in your lives. May he forever live in your heart and memories. I am so sad today knowing that the he is gone."

"Pat, Eddie & Jen: This is a most difficult time in your lives. It is hard to say goodbye to someone as special as Ed was and always will be in your memories of him. Grief can be called the rope burns when what we have held most dear to our hearts is pulled out of our reach, beyond our grasp. Your lives have suddenly been divided into BEFORE and AFTER, and there is no going back to BEFORE. Now you have a choice to live the AFTER. My heart goes out to all of you. Aunt Sal"

"I have many, many fond memories of Eddie at our family reunions at Milham Park. He was a lot of fun and a good friend. God Bless You All. Hugs Christy"

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Kate and Uncle Floyd. Love, Toby, Suzanne and girls"

"Although out times together were few, I always thought of Eddie, Larry and Kim as those "cool cousins" from up north. Our prayers go out to you all. Terry and Lynn Lindauer"

"Pat & family, This is one of those trying times when you just can't help but think why over and over again. I wish there was some way to help take away the pain that all of you are feeling at this time. Ed was a good man. I met Ed as a freshman in high school when he was a senior. He was always a friendly and fun loving man. I remember going to a Packer game with him and Randy ODonnell, playing softball against him, tipping a couple at 3-B, and finding it hard to believe he is gone from this world. Each and everyone one of you are in my prayers. May Ed's quick smile always be in your thoughts and bring a grin to your face when you think of him. God Bless"

"Pat, Eddie and Jenny, Our prayers are with you during this time. What a special man God blessed you guys with! He will always have a special place...wherever he went and whoever he encountered. He is a special person! May God always keep him in your heart! Love and blessings, Frank and Suzie Ferrigno"

"I think i've said everything i needed to say. But the spot in our hearts that he held will never be refilled..and he will be with us in spirit always. My heart goes out to the Langford family. Even though he is gone,he will never be forgotten. RIP big guy. "

"Patty,Eddie and Jenny, I just want you to know how truly sad I was to hear of your loss. You had a great man as a father and a husband. He was always so nice and such a great smile and ready to help anyone. Pat the both of you were always so much fun! You are a great person and you and your family have shown people what true love is. Bless you and your family and I will have you in my thoughts. I will never forget his smile. You know he is smiling down on you and your family knowing you and the kids are going to be alright. Call me if you need anything a walk or someone to talk. Love Tracey"

"Patty, Jen & Eddie Kate & Floyd / Larry & Debbie Kim, Jeremy & Mike & to all his closest friends: Our hearts go out to all of you in this most difficult time. I've known Ed since I was a child as he was my brother Pat's closest friend. Many good times shared throughout his life, especially the party times in my parents basement! Ed was the kind of guy who would do anything for you. Had a great laugh too! Ed & I shared in being the God Parents to my niece Cortney Cleary Ranta. Ed will be very missed by all the people how loved him. Best wishes to all of you! Love, Ellen Cleary Dewitt & Family"

"I ave the best memories of my cousin Eddie. Being close in age, we would usually "group up" at family gatherings...Christmas time on Upton Ave. and those great Milham Park Family Reunions in the summer. Eddie, Kevin and I had the best times looking for crawdads in the creek and playing hide-n-seek at Milham Park. Swinging on the rope over the small creek behind the Upton Ave. house. Opening presents together in what seemed to be such a big, ol' house! Eddie will always be a huge part of my thoughts and memories of my family. I love you, cuz...."

"We're keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Much love form the Minnesota Ploehns. Joe, Patti, Brian & Stephanie"

"I affectionately called him "Uncle Ed" even though he was really my Godfather. I grew up babysitting Jenny & Eddie while Ed & Pat attended NMU Hockey games. I still think about how he taught me how to drive my first stick shift. I'll never forget how calm and patient he was while his truck was jerking as I was shifting gears :) My parents have shared stories of "Eddie Bucks" and "Langford Loans" as he always helped a friend in need. My heart goes out to Pat, Jenny, Eddie & family during this time. His presence will be missed, but he will live on through the fond memories of us all. I feel so blessed that I was able to know him. A toast to you, Uncle Ed."

"Pat & family, Our sincere condolences to you. We've known Ed a number of years and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gina & Jim O'Donnell"

"I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Family of Ed Langford. I had the privilege of being one of the nurses that cared for Ed during the last part of his life. I did not know him before his illness, but learned what a wonderful soul he was through his family and friends that visited him. You are all in my prayers, may you find comfort in the knowledge that your loved one has found true peace."

"Pat and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers."

"Pat, Jenny & Eddie, I am sad at your loss, I wish God grant each of you the strength to find peace of mind in these sad times. I will remember Ed's big smile, good humor and all the love you all have shared over the years"

"Our sincere sympathy to Pat, Jenny and Eddie. We will always remember Ed as such a nice, easy-going guy. All of our thoughts and prayers. With love, Mark and Alison"

"Dear Pat and Family, Ed was a person who put family first, yet a dear friend to many, and a truly fine human being. Thank you all for taking such good care of him, he certainly deserved it. I feel blessed to have known him, and will miss him always. With a heavy heart, Desi"

"Sorry to hear about Ed's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family."

"PAT, I sure am going to miss Ed. He was my BEST friend even though we were miles apart I always thought of him and I will miss those times throwing shoes behind the pole barn and sitting around the fire. You know Gail and I will always be there for you, Eddie and Jenny. Love Dennis"

"To the family of Ed Langford: I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of your son, husband, brother & father, Ed. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you to deal with as Ed was still such a young man. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your memories of Ed, the life you had with him, your love for one another and in the love & comfort provided & available from a knowledge of our heavenly Father. May God be with you."

"Sparta, Jenny, and Eddie, Ed gave your Mom the best ever in the world, Jenny and Eddie. I love this family very much.Ed was so awesome even when he gave me a hard time at Cal's Party Store softball tournaments. Ed was one of the best men I knew and what a great husband and father. Jenny and Eddie, hang in there and love your mom and each other as much as possible. I don't understand why death happened to one of the best, But I do know God must have great plans for ED. My heart is sadden for you all. All my hugs and prayers go to you. Much love KJ Hang in there Sparta, Jenny and Eddie, we are all here for you always. peace,"

"We have lost a good friend, but we will always treasure memories of Ed. His beautiful smile always made us feel loved whenever we say him, and his sense of humor always put a smile on our faces. We love you all and feel your loss and sadness. May your memories of Ed bring you all comfort."

"To Ed's Family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Even though I haven't seen him in a long while he was a friend and my old friends will always have a place in my heart. Please rest assured that he is in a good hands in heaven. I am saddened that I can't be there. God Bless you Mary"

"Pat, Jenny and Eddie... Iam so sorry to hear about your loss, but I am so glad that I was able to spend time with Ed these past summers. The memories I have of him will always be those of him collecting shells, and "the nector of gods". You are a remarkable family; one I am proud to be related to. Hope to see you this summer where we can pick up shells in Ed's memory."

"Pat, I will never forget the memories of me and ED goofing around at the ice rinks. He always brought a smile wherever he went. I looked forward to seeing you guys everytime i was at the rink. I will always remember the memories you and I shared of Ed while i was at bothwell. I will never forget the times our families shared. Love"

"Pat and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. My prayers go out to you. When I saw Pat last week I had no idea what was happening. I am so sorry Pat. You are a very strong person, and an inspiration. Please accept my deepest condolences."

"Pat & Kids, Sorry to hear of your loss, Ed was a great guy and a good man. He was too young and will be missed by many people."

"To The Entire Langford Family: I grew up with Ed on Granite St. in Marquette. His parents and my parents were good friends for so long. I learned of his passing via my sister Sue today and felt sad. It has been decades since I actually saw him and his family. I wanted to leave a note expressing my deepest sympathy."

"Pat,Jenny and Eddie, God broke the mold when he created you as the team to care for Ed these last years as you helped him live with Alzheimer's Disease with Dignity and Love. Pat,you mentored to your children while caring for Ed, first by educating yourself about the disease, by exposing your story to the public so that others could learn and benefit, and by being your husbands loyal, loving, strong advocate. Through your tears, you always put Ed's needs first and it showed, in matters both large and small. You are an amazing and strong family and though you have sorrow and pain at this time, have no regrets in how you all took care of Ed. He was loved-as were you by him. With thoughts of you all, Jean"

"I use to hang with Ed in our younger days.I remember when they lived on 4th street.Ed was one of the best basket ball players at Marquette senior high. Ed was a all around good man.He's going to be missed by all his schoolmates.My heart goes out to the Langford Family for the great loss of there son.Love ya Bud.Thinking of you Pat and children."

"Uncle Floyd, Aunt Katie, Pat, Jenny, Eddie, Larry, Debbie, Kim, Jeremy and Mike, I am very saddened to hear about Cousin Ed's passing but the memories I have of all of us do bring some joy to my heart. All our summers we used to meet in Terlton, Oklahoma when we were little...catching fireflies, climbing the trees, going swimming in the creek, getting bit by the chiggers, walking down to the store to buy a few little candies..etc. And then he grew up a became a great husband, father, brother and son. You are all in our thoughts by this saddened and early passing but please find comfort in knowing that Ed brought so much joy to so many. Love to you all...Cindy and Steph"

"All our love and prayers go to the Langford family at this most difficult time. We all have wonderful memories of Eddie. We will keep them in our hearts forever."

"To the Langford Family, I know that the last few years have been difficult, both physically and mentally as you have increasingly cared for Ed. But the things I have heard and seen show the character of a family lovingly tending to the needs of a Father, Brother or Son in a time of his greatest need. My heart goes out to you not only for the most immediate loss but for the times leading up to that last event as you have slowly dealt with the inevitable ending to this horrible disease. As difficult as all this must have been for you, you should take some comfort in the fact that you as a family did the things that were needed to physically take care of him. But beyond that, you continued to care for him with the love and respect that was due Ed, as a Father, Brother and Son. My prayers go out to Ed and his eternal peace. And I pray for you, the family, that the deep pain of his loss will be bearable and that pain will turn quickly to positive loving memories. Mike Parks and Family"

"For Pat, In talking with Floyd and Larry during deer season they have had special praise for you as such a solid beacon of strength. You kept things together as a family and somehow got things done. You had to take on several roles, caregiver, wife and nurse, many times at the same time. Ed was so blessed to have been married to a person such as you. You truly lived up to your wedding vows "to love and care for, in sickness and in health" My condolences to you. Mike Parks"

"Pat, our thoughts are with you and your entire family. I know there is nothing I can say to alleviate the pain for all of you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Eric, Kay & Henry Friend"

"Dear Patti and family, Our hearts are broken at the news of Ed's passing. He was a true champion and lived his life in the truest fashion. He seemed to come alive when he first met you and a comfort seemed to blanket him when you two were together. He will be remembered as a great athelete, a kind father, and a gentle man. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We believe he is looking down from heaven to guide you and your children. Love and peace to you, Liz and George Ellis"

"My condolences to Ed's family; while I am sure the recent years were challenging I hope you are able to see past your sorrow to appreciate the great times he gave you. I have many warm memories of being with Ed in junior high and high school; he was the organizer (some might say instigator) of many amusing but harmless activities. Those were fun times and he was the core that held together an ever changing cast of characters. I enjoyed seeing him at class reunions and was reminded of his talent to deliver a rapid string of wisecracks that made me laugh. I wish I could be there for the services: thanks for the great times and for having a big heart."

"Pat, Jenny, and Eddie, I am so sorry to hear about Eddie. You have my deepest condolences and I hope for strength for you to weather this tragedy. Kink"

"Pat and Family Our deepest condolences to all of your family. I spent many years in school with Ed and many years after enjoying the pleasure of his company. I'll always remember Ed fondly as one that was quick to smile and always there to help a friend. He will be sorely missed by all. You are all in our prayers. Jim and Kathy Scullion"

"Dear Pat, Jenny and Eddy, Mere words fail to express the depth of our heartfelt sorrow. We love Ed so much. He was without a doubt the kindest, most easy going person we ever knew. We will always cherish the memories of the Stone Harbor summers. May God bless you with unfailing strength and surround you lasting comfort and love."

"Dear family of Ed Langford, I work 3rd shift at Tender Care, and it was my privelege to know and care for Ed. He was so polite, saying yes mam to me; and even though he was sick, we had some laughs together. I want to extend my sincere sympathy to your family even though I never had the privlege of meeting you but according to the other shifts that did, you are an awesome family. How lucky for Ed to have you, and you him. Take care of yourselves and know that he is well now. Blessings and hugs, Pam Lockwood"

"Dear Pat, Jenny & Eddie: We are so very sorry to read the paper on-line and see the sad news of Ed's passing. It was a shock to us because we miss the local grapevine.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May happy memories keep Ed with you always. We remember having fun sledding together with the kids and also watching the door at "the Base". Fondly, Lisa, Clarissa & Nick Bean"

"Dear Pat and family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Ed was one of the kindess people I ever met and he will be missed by all who knew him. It won't be the same to be at Hurley field and not to see Ed watching the games. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Lauri Weesen(Radtke)"

"Dear Langford Family,I Played Softball with Eddie on the Country Britches Team 30 years ago & to this day have not met a nicer guy. My Prayers are with you. Mike Blondeau"

"Dear Pat and family, Ed touched the lives of so many and gave them the gift of many happy memories. With sincerest sympathy in the loss of the man you shared the joy of life with."

"my heart goes out to all the family i did not no ed all that much but larry is my brother in law and if hes any thing like him hes a great person and will dearly be missed kim is also a friend of mine and a sweetheart it is so hard to lose a loved one time will heal the pain as they tell me just talk to him every day and dont ever think hes gone. our condolences connie and jerry bell"

"Dear Pat, Jenny & Eddie Condolences on your loss. I never met Ed, but know what great people you are; my heart goes out to you. Sincerely, Barb Mueller"

"Dear Pat and Family, We will miss Ed at the Salon. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Sincerely, Anne and the gals at Profiles."