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Douglas N. Long

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[September 03, 2019]  INTERLOCHEN MI - Douglas N. Long, 54, of Interlochen, Mich., formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of his family.

Service: 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the West Twin Grove Christian Church in rural Bloomington

Funeral home:  Quiram Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta

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Douglas N. Long, 54, of Interlochen, Mich., formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of his family.

A celebration of Doug’s life will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the West Twin Grove Christian Church in rural Bloomington with Rev. Monte Bowers officiating.

A reception for family and friends will be held in the church fellowship hall following the service.

Douglas Neil Long was born to Kenneth and Evelyn Elizabeth "Liz" Brandt Long on December 29, 1964, in Lincoln.

Doug is survived by two daughters, Andie Long and Stephanie Long; his father, Kenny Long of Bloomington; one brother, Brian (Rosezona) Long of Petersburg, one sister, Melody (H.E.) Evans of Conroe, Texas; one niece and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Liz Long, and his grandparents.

Doug was a 1983 graduate of Olympia High School. He then completed a B.A. in History and Education at Monmouth College, and finally an M.S. in Counseling at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.

Doug began his career at Interlochen on the Residence Life staff. He then spent nine years teaching, coaching, and counseling for the Spring Independent School District in Spring, Texas, before returning to Interlochen in 2000 as the Assistant Dean of Students. In 2003, he moved to the Academic and College Counseling department, where he found what he maintained was his favorite position. He led the department for nearly a decade.

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Doug was dedicated to the students he served. He took a deeply personalized approach and helped countless Interlochen Academy students navigate some of life's difficult choices. He was a patient listener, thoughtful advisor, and trustworthy advocate. He made a significant, positive impact on many bright young lives.

In addition to the countless hours he devoted to his students, Doug also cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. That time was frequently spent enjoying outdoor activities, beginning with helping on the family farm. He was certified as a ropes course facilitator and was also a trainer of facilitators. When it was time to stop working, he chose to spend his time hiking, canoeing, camping, and golfing.

Memorials may be made to Interlochen Center for the Arts, specifically the Ann and Byron Hanson Endowed Camp Scholarship Fund, Jacobi Citizenship Award Fund, Bob Luby Student Emergency Fund, or Intermediate Girls Scholarship Fund (Dr. Claire Hornung).

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.


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