Nolan Long
January 13, 2012
Nolan B. Long, 86, passed away in the arms of his loving Lord Friday January 13, 2012, while surrounded by his family. Nolan was born May 3, 1925, in Beaconsfield, Iowa, to Edwin and Ora (Osborn) Long.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn (Dresler) of Des Moines; their four children, Craig & Anita Long (Altoona), Neal & Lisa Long (Andover, Massachusetts), Doreen & Mark Schlabaugh (Kalona), and Suzanne & Keith Hanson (Bouton); ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren (and one on the way); and his dear sister Delma Grimm (Ogden, Utah).
Nolan retired from John Deere in 1989, after 25 years of service. He was a dedicated Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop’s 85 and 52, earning the honor of God and Service and numerous other awards throughout more than 30 years in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a 50-year Mason at Eastgate Masonic Lodge #630 AF&AM. Nolan received a Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal for his service in Japan, and was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1947. He was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Des Moines. After retirement he became an active member of the HyVee/Dahl’s coffee clubs and greatly valued the friendships that developed over the years.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet visitors from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to the Boy Scouts of America.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Stacey Davis PA-C and Teri Armstrong CMA_AAMA
01/18/2012
Our sympathy and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Ann McFall
01/16/2012
Evelyn, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm hoping you remember who I am. We worked together at Fazio Brokerage on Park Ave.
Ann McFall
John Cremons
01/16/2012
Hello Neal,
I am sorry for your loss. These are the times that help us appreciate the blessing of family. Please know that you and the family are in my prayers.
God Bless
John cremons
Barb Wright
01/15/2012
My Prays are with your family at the lost of this great Man, he will be missed.
So sorry that Ollie did not get to see Nolan before he passed.God Bless all of
you.
Barb Wright
Suzee. Gary Lee. Lia and Robbie
01/14/2012
We are so sorry for your loss, we too feel that loss. Please know that you are in our thought's and prayer's. Your family has been a part of our family for so many year's and we love Nolan and we love you all. Our deepest sympathy and love go out to you.
Kami, Jeni, and Justin
01/15/2012
Words cannot express our sadness upon learning of Uncle Nolans passing. He was a solid fixture in our lives growing up and we always looked forward to and cherished your visits to the farm. We are very blessed to have so many special memories of Uncle Nolan. He will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Our sympathies go out to the entire family.
Angie Nash
01/14/2012
I work with Suzanne and haven't met a kinder person, so I can only imagine the type of person her dad was. My love and sympathy go to every person in the family - his legacy lives in each of you.
All my love, Suzanne.............<3
William Maddocks
01/14/2012
Neal and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Millie and I will keep you in our prayers.
Bill and Millie Maddocks
Munster, IN
Weldon and Marilyn Whitenack
01/14/2012
We are so sorry to hear of Nolan's passing, he was a great guy and we enjoyed knowing him while at Simpson Church. Have appreciated your Christmas cards through the years. God Bless Weldon and Marilyn, Washington, Ia.