William David Long

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on April 14, 2016 at Grace Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Bill was born in Six Mile Run, Pennsylvania to William Albert Long and Sarah Eliza Donaldson on November 15, 1927. Bill graduated from high school with 11 students in his class. He worked as a coal miner to put himself through college, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree from Juniata College.

On July 29, 1956, Bill married the love of his life, Betty Louise Weierick Long of Tyrone, Pennsylvania in the Methodist Church in Tyrone. Bill and Betty lived in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and then Cumberland, Maryland until 1965.  The family was then transferred to Salt Lake City by Hercules Inc., where they have lived in the same home for the past 51 years.

Bill and Betty have two children: David (Diane) and Richard; four grandchildren: Jason (Stacy), Courtney (Alheli), Kayla, and Jake; and four great-grandchildren: Carter, Max, Abigail Betty, and Aymee. Bill is survived by other loved ones: David and Armenia.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty.

Bill is a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the Army. Bill and Betty were involved in the Christ United Methodist Church's organization of interfaith hospitality (now family promise) in Utah. Bill and Betty also organized and served meals at the Salvation Army for many years.

Betty and Bill loved to travel and spend quality time together; they renewed their vows in 2000 on the Delta Queen Cruise Line during one of their many voyages. Bill was sealed to Betty in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 14, 2012. Bill loves his wife Betty and will be with her eternally.

Memorial services will be held at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am. Family and friends can visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Holbrook Mortuary prior to the service. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 1:00pm at the Utah Veteran's Memorial Park, 17111 South Redwood Road, Bluffdale, Utah. Guestbook to post messages and tributes for the family available at: www.HolbrookMortuary.com