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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
Obituary
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. |
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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