"Val, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Daniel P. "Dan" Long
May 4, 2010
Daniel Paul Long, was born on December 1, 1937 in Westboro, Missouri, the son of Arthur Edwin and Marjorie Helen (Leek) Long. Dan entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Dan's early years were spent in the communities of Westboro, Tarkio, and Essex. He graduated from Essex High School with the Class of 1956. He later served his country as a soldier in the United States Army.
On November 27, 1979 he was united in marriage to Lou Adkins in Carson City, Nevada. They resided in Woodland, California until 1981 when they returned to Southwest Iowa to reside in the Essex/Shenandoah area.
During his working days Dan was employed as the Plant Manager at Farmaster in Shenandoah. He also farmed, and worked as a truck driver for AgCom, Tiemeyer Inc. and Sterling McLaren. He was a member of the Shenandoah Elks Lodge. Some of his interests included raising club calves, angus cattle, and horses. He also enjoyed telling stories and spending time with his grandchildren. Dan was an avid reader and was always up for going to coffee. Thinking of others, Dan donated his cornea's to the Lion's Eye Bank of Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Leroy Long, and a sister Helen May Bowles. Those left to honor his memory include his wife Luella Belle Long of the home; daughter Valerie Glenn and husband Ivan of Farragut, IA; step-children Pam Christy and husband Bob of Goodyear, AZ, Doug Adkins and wife Sherie of Longmont, CO and Tammy Lauman and husband Larry of Coin, IA; grandchildren Ashley and Allison Million of Marshalltown, IA, Jonathan Million of Farragut, IA, Travis and Doan Christy of Tolleson, AZ, Ryane Christy and fiancé Tom Drochner of Memphis, TN, Tyler Christy of Tolleson, AZ, Sven and Trisha Adkins of Aurora, CO, Alexis Adkins of Greeley, CO, Donathon Palmer of Westminster, CO, Mackenzie Lauman of Omaha, NE and Spencer Lauman of Aberdeen, SD; 7 great-grandchildren; sister Linda Lewis and husband John of Shenandoah, IA; brothers Jim Long and wife Joyce of Essex, IA, Kenney Long and wife Janis of Red Oak, IA, Marvin Long and wife Barbara of Vian, OK, and Jack Long and wife Penny of Walling, TN; other family and a host of friends.
Tributes
"Dear Lu, Please accept our heart felt condolences in Dan's death. We have many good memories of you both. May God Bless & keep you always. "
"I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. I only met Dan a couple of times but my Dad, Alan Driskell, thought very much of Dan. I know that my little brother Preston absolutely adored him. Preston would always tell me about his Papa Dan every time I came to visit. I hope you find comfort in knowing just how much Dan was loved. I know that I didn't know him very well but My family thought very much of him. He has truly touched the lives of my family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Ashlee Driskell"
"rest in peace, buddy. It was always fun working with you! -jerry."
"Lou, very very sorry to hear about Dan. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori "
"Valerie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Lu, Val, Tammy and Families, Dan was a Great Guy. I knew him as: my sisters Best Friends Dad, my Friend and Co-worker's Husband, and as one of the Guys at the Cafe. You always knew where you stood with Dan, he had a Big Heart and a Stern Voice. Dan will be missed. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you ALL at this Sad Time. Bob and Robin Lynn, Crane, Casa, Chealsee and Clair "
"Lou, I am so sorry to hear about Dan. I know how hard the last few years of ill health have affected him, he did not like it at all. He was such a nice and caring person. He may have given me heck when I would take care of him, however he had that ornery smile that made me smile. He was one of my favorite patients. He is in heaven and smiling down on all of us now. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Barb Martin "
"I will miss Dan terribly. He was so nice and ornery! Lou, I am so sorry for your lose. Wednesdays will not ever be the same again. You and Dan made my day everyday I saw you both. If you ever need me, you know where you can find me. Love ya, Candy"
"Lue, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my heart-felt sympathy."