Dean E. Long Obituary (1943 - 2009) - Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Dean E. Long Eaton Rapids Age 65 died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at his residence while under the care of his family and the Eaton Community Hospice. Born March 18, 1943 in Eaton Rapids the son of George and Beatrice (Peck) Long. Dean was an Eaton Rapids High School graduate, class of 1961. He had worked for the Eaton Stamping Co. in Eaton Rapids as a general foreman retiring after 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and was a master at woodworking. Dean was fascinated with bald eagles and possessed a beautiful collection of eagle figurines. Preceding him in death are his father, George and sister, Kit. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Shug; 2 daughters, Michelle (Bob) Kinch of Pleasant Lake and Teresa (Jon) Stanton of Duck Lake; 2 grandchildren, Shawn Elston and Kristin (Rob Olson) Elston; mother, Bea Long of Dimondale; sister, Pat (Jerry) Slentz of Eaton Rapids; brother, Victor Long of Eaton Rapids; son-in-law, Rick Elston of Eaton Rapids; several nieces and nephews and faithful companion and lap dog, Zanders. Memorial services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. John Metcalf, officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M. Family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Eaton Community Hospice at 2675 S. Cochran Rd. Charlotte, Mi. 48813 in memory of Dean Long. For online condolences go to www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com.