William Dean Long Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Dean Long of Meridian, Idaho, departing on August 18, 2025 at the age of 87. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Dean Long to show support.
As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William D. Long and Olive V. Long; his wife Doreen Loveall; his brother David; and his daughter Irene Erekson Law.
He is survived by: his children, Angela Elliott (Ernest), Scott Erekson (Laurie), Jeffrey Erekson (Christina), William Long (Heidi) and Jennifer Rose (Ryan). He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.