Walter Leroy Long Obituary
We bid farewell to Walter Leroy Long (Centennial, Colorado), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 10, 2025 at the age of 89. Walter touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Perry Wilburn (Shorty) and Zella May Long (Beatty); and his siblings, Ralph and Cora Ann. He is survived by: his wife Eilene Zink; his children, Lance Long and Melanie Ecker (Eric); his grandsons, Landon (Maggie) and Logan Ecker; and his great grandchildren, Sloan and Lawson Ecker.
To honor Walter's memory, the family invites you to make a donation to the Limb Preservation Foundation in lieu of flowers. Contributions may be made online at limbpreservation.org or by mailing a check to the Limb Foundation, PO Box 270530, Littleton, CO 80127.
