Fern Marie Long Obituary
We announce the death of Fern Marie Long in Monte Vista, Colorado, who passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 85. Fern will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Russell and Maxine Russell; her son Douglas Allen Long; and her siblings, Neil (Doris), Johnny, Robert Russell and Gerri Talburt (Dale).
She is survived by: her family, Allison and Douglas; her husband Douglas "Bill" Long (Bill); her daughter Allison Moss (Doug); her grandchildren, Ian, Matthew Kihara, Heather King (David) and Megan Kennedy (Chris); and her great grandchildren, Hunter Kihara, Jackson Kihara, Christian Kelley and Easton Kennedy.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Shelley Food Pantry.
