The Life of EVELYN MARIE LONG
Evelyn M. Long, 86, went to her heavenly home on October 30, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born December 8, 1929, in Des Moines, IA and was a resident of the Rowley Masonic Community in Perry, IA.
Evelyn was a graduate of East High School Class of 1948. She was a gifted musician and lifelong organist and pianist. In addition to her working career in the food brokerage business, she was active across several religious and civic organizations, including Simpson United Methodist Church, Past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, Church Women United, and ABWA. Above all else, Evelyn treasured her family and their time spent together.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Craig (Anita) Long of Altoona, Neal (Lisa) Long of Andover, MA, Doreen (Mark) Schlabaugh of Kalona, IA, and Suzanne (Keith) Hanson of Bouton, IA; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Gerald (MaryAnn) Olson; as well as many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan B. Long; her parents, George and Dorothy Dresler, and sister, Virginia Olson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 2600 Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Simpson United Methodist Church in loving memory of Evelyn.
Evelyn was a graduate of East High School Class of 1948. She was a gifted musician and lifelong organist and pianist. In addition to her working career in the food brokerage business, she was active across several religious and civic organizations, including Simpson United Methodist Church, Past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, Church Women United, and ABWA. Above all else, Evelyn treasured her family and their time spent together.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Craig (Anita) Long of Altoona, Neal (Lisa) Long of Andover, MA, Doreen (Mark) Schlabaugh of Kalona, IA, and Suzanne (Keith) Hanson of Bouton, IA; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Gerald (MaryAnn) Olson; as well as many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan B. Long; her parents, George and Dorothy Dresler, and sister, Virginia Olson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 2600 Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Simpson United Methodist Church in loving memory of Evelyn.