Margaret Young Langlas, 93, of Waterloo, Iowa, died at her home Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Margaret Evelyn Young was born May 27, 1918 in Waterloo, the daughter of John Arthur and Gertrude Lukhart Young.

She married William Carl Langlas on June 7, 1941, in Waterloo. He died September 23, 1986.

Margaret graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1936, attended the University of Colorado, UCLA, and graduated from University of Iowa with a history degree in 1941.

Margie was devoted to her immediate and extended family as she became matriarch of the Langlas and Young families. In raising her children, Margie instilled in them the virtues of love, respect, and commitment to one another. She took great pride in financially supporting her local community and generously helped those in need. She considered herself fortunate and humbly shared her life with many friends and family.

She is survived by her sons: Bill (Jean) Langlas, Steve (Missy) Langlas, Dave (Gini) Langlas, all of Montana; daughter Sue (Jim) Syvertson of Montana; and son Don (Julie) Langlas of Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Margie is preceded in death by her parents, husband William, and three brothers: John, Robert, and Richard Young.