In Memoriam: Jean Langdon, Faculty of Nursing

The Faculty of Nursing was saddened by the news that assistant professor emerita Jean Murray Langdon passed away on June 6, 2025 in Burnaby, B.C., one month after celebrating her 90th birthday.

Langdon is considered one of the pioneers of the Faculty of Nursing. Her knowledge and expertise in the development of courses in community health for the undergraduate program needs recognition. It was Langdon’s interpersonal skills and knowledge about Calgary Health Services that made it possible for students of a newly established nursing program to acquire relevant skills in the various community settings.

Langdon actively engaged in scholarly work collaborating with faculty members and the larger nursing community. The two most significant studies she was involved in were evaluation of the Postpartum Parent Support Program and the Red Cross Child Abuse Program. The findings of these two studies were presented at provincial, national, and international conferences. She was on the Board of the Emeritus Association at the University of Calgary and Bow Cliff Seniors Centre.

In addition to her work at the university, Langdon was a tireless advocate for women and a passionate community leader. She served for several years as Chair of Discovery House Women’s Shelter and went on to serve seven years as President of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (1993-2000). Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to advancing women’s rights, supporting survivors and strengthening public health and community services.

Jean leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service, leadership, and compassion. She is lovingly remembered by her two sons: Allen (wife Carmen), and their children Eagan, Ashleigh, and Allen; and Murray (partner Kim), and their children Parker and Neko.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, her sons are working in collaboration with the University of Calgary to establish a scholarship in Jean’s name to continue her work in public health. Further details about the scholarship will be shared in the near future along with details for a Celebration of Life to be held in Calgary later this fall.