DONALD E. LONG

Donald E. Long 1929 - 2010 Donald E. Long, 81 passed away at home September 24, 2010. Don was born July 24, 1929 in Nampa, Idaho to Ted E. and Marie Long. In 1942, Don and his parents moved to Boise, Idaho. Don joined the United States Navy in 1946, and was honorably discharged in June of 1950. In July, 1950, he went to work for Mountain Bell Telephone Company. After 34 years of service he retired in January, 1984. Don met Colleen McKay of Boise, Idaho in May of 1951. They were married July 26, 1952 in Boise. To this union came three children, Bill, Linda and Ted. After Don retired, he and Colleen enjoyed 22 years as Snowbirds in Arizona during the winter months. Don is survived by his wife Colleen, son, Bill (Debbie) Long of Boise, daughter, Linda (Bill) Stavros of Hailey, and son, Ted Long of Twin Falls. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren Ryan and Nicholas Stavros of Hailey, Brooke (Ross) Homstad of Roseau, Minnesota and Shawn Long of Boise, ID. At Don's request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Parks Magic Valley funeral Home and Crematory of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to do so may share condolences at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. To our Dad Our family lost our father today He chose this time to pass away The sorrow carried too heavy to bare He leaves us only with memories to share Although we'd love to keep him near He chose to leave us out of fear For his love for us so great He wanted no burdens left at stake The life he wanted wasn't to be Now he is gone for all to see Although our hearts are broken this day We know he didn't want To live this way We pray our Lord met him at the pass To let him lie in Heavens green grass He will be missed by family and friends May he find comfort and peace in the end Please let our hearts heal in time And memories of him be kind Until we meet again someday Please watch our dad throughout the way By Debbie Long