Judith Lang, 73, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with lung cancer. Judi was born September 28, 1945 in Detroit to Ed and Mary Marguerite (Varga) Lang. She is survived by cousins Larry (Virginia) Lang, Tom (Kristine) Varga, Dan (Mary) Varga and Victoria (Bruce) Leiman. Judi also leaves behind many second cousins, as well a numerous friends around the globe.

Judi moved to Traverse City upon retiring from a long career with the Central Intelligence Agency where she served as a operations officer. Throughout her career, she had numerous postings in Washington DC and at embassies around the world, which fueled her love of travel and adventure.

After returning to Traverse City, Judi became involved in many community organizations, including the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Association and as patron of the National Writers Series and the International Affairs Forum. Judi loved all animals and was a staunch supporter of animal welfare causes locally and throughout the world.

Services will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Traverse City.