Dorothy Long (Camdenton)'s Obituary
Dorothy Janet Long, daughter of Dorance Bernard and Delia Bloomquist Peterson, was born, September 13, 1923 in Escanaba, Michigan. She departed this life, Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Camdenton, Missouri at the age of ninety-one years, nine months and eight days.
On January 10, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Raymond Walter Long and to this union three children were born. Together they shared seventy-three years of being happily married.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jack R. Long; a grandson, Keith Long; a sister, Mildred Peterson and two brothers, Milton Peterson and John Peterson.She is survived by her husband, Ray Long of Camdenton, Missouri; a daughter, Janet Horchner and husband Dale of Camdenton, Missouri; a son, Jerry Long of Gypsum, Colorado; two sisters-in-law, Lucy Bullock and husband Gale of Osage Beach, Missouri and Kathy Long of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren, Raymond J. Long of Osage Beach, Missouri; Oly Reyes Revels of Cuba, Missouri, John Reyes Revels of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Manny Reyes Revels and wife Annie of Marshfield, Missouri, Erick Reyes Revels of Panama; Todd Horchner and wife Maria of North Richland Hills, Texas, Troy Horchner and wife Juliana of Charleston, South Carolina, Ryan Long and wife Deana and Andrew Long and wife Bridget all of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Dorance Peterson, Jr. and wife Audrey of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; a sister, Donna Kay Jensen and husband Larry of Iron Mountain, Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Dot was raised in Escanaba, Michigan and graduated from high school there. After her marriage to Ray and his service during World War II, they made their home in Gladstone, Michigan. During their marriage, they lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas and retired in Missouri. She worked as Business Administrator for Delta County Nursing Home in Escanaba, Michigan. Mostly, she was a homemaker who took pride in her home; a mother who loved her children unconditionally and a help-mate and spiritual encourager for her husband.
Dorothy made a profession of faith and was a member of New Life Church of the Nazarene in Camdenton. She was very active in many church organizations. Everywhere they lived, she started a home Bible study group. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, homemaking and decorating. Most of all, time spent with her family and friends was precious to her.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. She touched many lives on her earthly journey and we know her memory will linger on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations may be made to Medical Missions for Christ and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service.
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