Obituary: Byron John Langley

Byron John Langley, 91 Warwick, ND passed away at St. Alexius Medical Center, Carrington, ND on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Funeral Services for Byron were held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Warwick High School Gym, Warwick, ND. Pastor Jeff Kapelle officiated. This spring he will be laid to rest in the Warwick Cemetery.

 Byron's seven grandsons, served as the Casket Bearers. Honorary Bearers were his eight granddaughters.

 Byron was born on November 11, 1926 the son of James and Olga (Lang) Langley. He attended Warwick Public School, graduating in 1944.

 Byron married Deloris Forde on November 11, 1947 and they raised five children.

 Byron was a North Dakota Democratic politician who was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. He represented the 12th district from 1973 to 1980. He also served in the North Dakota Senate from 1985 to 1996, including a brief stint as acting president pro tempore from 1993 to 1994. He served on many committees, during his political career. He retired from politics in 1996.

 He was also a member of the Warwick Lutheran Church, Warwick Rod & Gun Club, Devils Lake Elks, New Rockford Eagles, ND Stockmen's Association and served as a trustee of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. He was also a strong supporter of the North Dakota National Guard.

 He is survived by his five children: James E. (Mary) Langley, Gene (Peggy) Langley, Preston (Marnie) Langley all of Warwick, Darla (Bob) Miller, Menoken, ND, Maxine (Robert) Nordick, Hawley, MN. There are fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother, Frank (Lois) Langley, Sheyenne, ND and brother-in-law Howard Forde, Florida and many nieces and nephews.

 Byron was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris, parents, sisters, Ruth Cudworth, Laura Cudworth, twin sister Beatrice Cudworth, brother James P. Langley; brother-in-law John and Evelyn Forde; several nieces and nephews and his good friend Wally Meyer.

 Arrangements by Gilbertson Funeral Home.