Richard William Langley Sr.'s Obituary
Richard William Langley Sr., affectionately known as "Dick," passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91. Born on June 7th, 1933, in San Francisco, CA, his family moved to Redwood City, CA, where he grew up surrounded by family and the values that shaped his long and fulfilling life. Dick was the beloved son of William Thomas and Betty Susan Langley.
A proud alumnus of Mount Carmel Catholic School and Sequoia Union High School, Dick answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, serving on the USS Sandoval. After his service, he became a Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker and retired after 38 years in the trade.
Dick was a lifetime member of the Redwood City Elks Lodge #1991, where he built lifelong friendships and gave back to the community.
In his personal life, Dick cherished family and adventure. He was previously married with three children and found love again with his devoted spouse, Phyllis, with whom he shared memorable time at their cabin in Mi-Wuk, CA and on RV trips across the country. He enjoyed many rounds of golf, days on the ski slopes, playing softball, eating at Barb's Sea Food Trap in Half Moon Bay, and in later years, watching all things sports on TV. Dick also found simple joys in the companionship of his lovely spouse Phyllis, in the daily ritual of smoking a good cigar, and in the many dogs he adopted over the years.
Dick's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and the joys of family and community. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
Dick is survived by his spouse Phyllis, one sibling, Jack Langley of Belmont, CA; his son, Richard William Langley Jr. and Trish of Chandler, AZ; his son, Kevin Langley of Fresno, CA; his daughter Kara Waugaman and Gary of Watsonville, CA; John Norman, his son by marriage, and Susan of San Lorenzo, CA. Six grandchildren, AJ Langley and Catherine of Irvine, CA; Taylor Helmy of Scottsdale, AZ; Kelsey Waugaman of Fresno, CA; Melanie Hansen and James of Austin, TX, with great-grandchildren Ryan, Christopher, Katherine; Steven Cook of Berkeley, CA; Philip Norman and Ashley of San Leandro, CA; Michael Norman and Gillian of San Leandro, CA, with great-grandchildren Calvin and Ares.
Dick was preceeded in death by his sisters, Betty Miller, Jill Dixon, and his daughter by marriage, Terry Norman.
A celebration of life and funeral service will be held on December 19th, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:00pm at Skylawn Memorial Park, in the Crystal Springs Chapel, located at Hwy 92 and Skyline Blvd. in San Mateo, CA 94402.
In leiu of flowers, donations to the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.
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