Wilhelmina (Willy) Langejans
June 25, 1930 - August 20, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother, Oma and great-Oma Wilhelmina (DeHaas) Langejans. Predeceased by the love of her life, Jan Langejans on August 16, 1994. Mom passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on August 20, 2017. It is the time between the dates of her life are the most important for us to reflect on. Mom was born in Hengelo, Holland just before the Second World War. The hardship and horror that she experienced can only be imagined now that she is gone, but the stories she shared will be remembered and passed on for generations with the best of our abilities. She met our Dad at a town fair and as the saying goes the rest is history. They were married on July 23, 1953. Dad and Mom had two sons in Holland, Gerrit in 1955 and Hans in 1957. They wanted what so many wanted at that time, a better life for their children. They decided that a better life was to be in Canada, setting sail on the Watterman in 1958. They landed in Halifax and traveled across Canada by train to Calgary where they were met by dad's brother and his family. In 1961 they welcomed their daughter Wilma into the world (we often commented that they had to come to Canada to get that one right!). Through all of their struggles with learning a new language, scraping together every penny they owned, they bought a home in Bowness where all three children grew up. Mom and Dad were involved with the Dutch Canadian Club of Calgary where they made many friends and spent countless hours dancing, organizing events or playing billiards or cards. Dad's ability to add to the house and make it their own and Mom's ability to stand by his side when he made the decision to open his own company in July 1974 was one of true love and dedication to his dreams. With his family by his side Jan opened Windmill Sheet Metal working out of the family garage and then a few years later opening a hardware store "Windmill Hardware" in Montgomery. To this day Windmill Mechanical continues to operate under the guidance of sons Gerrit and Hans and with the third generation of their sons, the future of Mom and Dad's dream lives on in their grandchildren.

Mom is survived by son Gerrit (Gerry) Langejans his wife Kate and their children, Jay Langejans (Sonja) and children Tresten, Ava and Freya; Briony Langejans (Dustin Floyd); son Hans Langejans his wife Kelly, children Kendell White (Craig) and Kyle Langejans (Sara) and children Hannah and Rylan. She is also survived by her daughter Wilma Agnew her, husband Richard and their children Tyler Forseth-Agnew (Megan), Clark, Sarah Brownlee (Chris) and Samantha Agnew. Mom is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Holland and Australia.

Our family has the deepest gratitude to the PLC Hospital staff of unit 58 who took such loving care of mom during her final days and especially to Dr. Michal Tsoi for his compassion. Your support during this difficult time will never be forgotten.

As per our mother's request there will be no public funeral. Mom has asked to be cremated and to rejoin dad so that they can dance together for eternity. A private "wake" will be held at a later date for family only. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Wilhelmina please visit www.choicememorial.com.