Barbara Jean Long Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Jean Long (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 26, 2026 at the age of 98. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jean Long to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vernon; her daughter Catherine Sather (Cathie); and her siblings, Vivian Brandland, Howard Munce (Della), Kenneth Munce (Doris) and Dick (Helen).
She is survived by: her close friend Betty; her son-in-law Brian Sather of Marana, AZ; her children, Rick Long (Laura) and Deb Cota (Mike) of Sioux Falls; her grandchildren, Scott Sather (Jennifer), Dr. Michael Sather (Joan), Dr. James Sather, Eric Sather, Sara Wolthuizen (Jason), Tom Cota (Karen) and Amy Sehr (Aaron); and her great grandchildren, Naomi Nguyen (Sean), Julia Sather, Ashley, Michael Sather, Viviana, Parker Sather, Wyatt, Lauren Wolthuizen, Hayden, Graham Cota, Adelaide, Kalista and Marlie Jo Sehr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ava's House in Sioux Falls or the Alzheimer's Association. (https://www.youtube.com).
