Elaine Ruth Long
March 29, 2017
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Elaine Ruth Long went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 3, 1936. She graduated from North High School in 1954, Northwestern College, Minneapolis, MN, in 1958, with a degree in music education, and from Drake University, with a Masters Degree, in 1960. She taught classroom music at Des Moines Christian School and Des Moines Public Schools for 39 years. She also taught piano and voice lessons privately.
She was a member of the Des Moines Council of Allied Arts and was a charter member of Professional Educators of Iowa (PEI). Elaine was active in music at First Brethren Church and the Indianola Heights Evangelical Free Church of which she was a member.
She loved Jesus Christ and wished to serve him in all ways possible.
Elaine was preceded in death by her brother, Charles I. Long and parents, Blanche S. (Erb) Long and Leon L. Long. She leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-law, Beverly A. Long, as well as many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 2, at the funeral home.
On-line condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carol Manley
04/06/2017
Ms. Long was my favorite elementary teacher at Des Moines Christian. She gave so much of herself to her music programs. We performed at many of the church's back in 1955 to 1967. She worked so hard to make sure we all sounded good. I took piano lesson from her she was so patient. She was truly a wonderful woman and great teacher. I was blessed to have known her.
Alice Catalfo
04/01/2017
Elaine Long was not only a wonderful teacher, but a truly wonderful lady. She was always the peacemaker. I was blessed to have worked with her at Howe elementary.
The choir in heaven has been blessed with a great new member.
Nancy Lewellen Peterson
04/01/2017
I had Ms. Long at Howe School in the 70's. She was a very good teacher. We were lucky because we had her as our music teacher in every grade. I will always remember her using the pitch pipe! Thank you for many wonderful memories. May you bring music to the heavens.
Janet and Jerry Richmond
03/31/2017
Had the privilege of knowing Ms. Long when she taught music at Howe Elem. School when both our children had her and again recently through church where I looked forward to her music there. Miss her presence there already!
Terri Boston Green
03/30/2017
I remember Ms. Long very fondly as my music teacher at Howe. She was a great teacher and will miss her.
Tanner and Loan Bishop
03/30/2017
She was such a sweet lady and we will always remember her smile and her cute little wave on sundays at church. She always made it over to say hello. Her beautiful spirit will certainly be missed.
Lisa Baker
03/30/2017
Miss Long was my favorite teacher at Howe Elementary back in the sixties. She was the BEST.
Kristy Oliver Steele
03/29/2017
Ms. Long was my favorite elementary teacher at Brooks. She did a revision on "Away in the Manger" which is sheet music I love and have shared in my church and with my children and grandchildren. My love for singing developed with her. I know she gave so much of herself to our music programs. We had a lovely visit several years ago. She was truly a wonderful woman and great teacher. I am thinking of all who will miss her the most. I was blessed to have known her.
Kristy Oliver Steele
Crosslake, MN