Donald P. "Don" Long
July 18, 1951 — September 21, 2015
Donald Paul "Don" Long, 64, of Bourbon, IN passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 in Goshen, IN. He was born on July 18, 1951 in Warsaw, IN to Emery A. & Ruth Naomi (Crouse) Long.
He graduated from Triton High School, attended the University of Colorado in Pueblo, CO on a basketball scholarship for 1 year and then attended Purdue University. For 2 years. On May 1, 1983 he was married to Nanette R. “Nan” Earl who survives and lived most of his life in the Etna Green & Bourbon areas. He was the former owner / operator of Long Construction in Bourbon and formerly worked at Franklin Coach in Nappanee.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 421 in Bourbon.
He is survived by:
Wife – Nan Long
3 Daughters – Courtney Long of Goshen, Amanda Long of Corpus Christy, TX, & Crystal Simonton of Denver, CO
2 Granddaughters
Sister – Joann Scott of Zionsville, IN
2 Brothers – Richard “Dick” (Donna) Long of Leesburg & Max (Pat) Long of Owensboro, KY
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother – Jim Long.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Bourbon. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN is in charge of all arrangements.
Memorial bequests may be given to the Donor’s choice.