LONG-Stephen J. Long, passed away February 11, 2004 in Sacramento, California. Father of Cary (Wendy) and Shad (Leslee); grandfather of Nathan, Amanda and Payton. A native of Topeka, Kansas, born on February 26, 1945, long time resident of Covina, California. Stephen was known for his generous and friendly ways. He loved his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be open to friends on Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 P.M. at the home of Cary Long. Arrangements made by Green Valley Mortuary, 610 Coloma, Folsom, CA.
Published in San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 14, 2004
Summer of 1963 I went to boot camp at Parris Island with Steve and Dale Lauver. I have so many memories of talking with Steve on graduation day and later at Camp Geiger. Never forget that our Senior DI, a real hard-bitten Korea vet, gave Steve his personal campaign cover as a gesture the day we left PI. Always were a lot of people who thought well of him. Steve moved to California and when I came out in '65 we hung around a lot. Decent guy, give you the shirt off his back. Steve had a lot of depth to him, when you talked with him you always felt a little more grown up than in most conversations. He was one of the coolest guys I've ever known, in the sense that he was always confident but never too full of himself. I think Steve was the real deal in about everything he attempted.
Warren Hummer
LONG-Stephen J. Long, passed away February 11, 2004 in Sacramento, California. Father of Cary (Wendy) and Shad (Leslee); grandfather of Nathan, Amanda and Payton. A native of Topeka, Kansas, born on February 26, 1945, long time resident of Covina, California. Stephen was known for his generous and friendly ways. He loved his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be open to friends on Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 P.M. at the home of Cary Long. Arrangements made by Green Valley Mortuary, 610 Coloma, Folsom, CA.
Mike Powell
Summer of 1963 I went to boot camp at Parris Island with Steve and Dale Lauver. I have so many memories of talking with Steve on graduation day and later at Camp Geiger. Never forget that our Senior DI, a real hard-bitten Korea vet, gave Steve his personal campaign cover as a gesture the day we left PI. Always were a lot of people who thought well of him. Steve moved to California and when I came out in '65 we hung around a lot. Decent guy, give you the shirt off his back. Steve had a lot of depth to him, when you talked with him you always felt a little more grown up than in most conversations. He was one of the coolest guys I've ever known, in the sense that he was always confident but never too full of himself. I think Steve was the real deal in about everything he attempted.
Rest in peace, Steve.
Mike Powell