Patrick Edward Long passed away at his home on Feb. 8, 2022. Patrick was born on July 22, 1946, to Robert Long and Doris (DeWitt) Long, and was raised on a farm, nine miles northeast of Grangeville, Idaho, along with his older brother, Tim, and younger sister, Barbara.
The family farm, which was established by his grandfather, Ted Long, following his immigration from Ireland, was truly a cornerstone of Patrick's life. He graduated from Grangeville High School in 1964 and was active in livestock 4-H, football, and life on the farm.
Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in Animal Science at the University of Idaho in 1969 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1973.
In 1969, he met Judy Arnzen, who was to become his lifelong partner, and on Sept. 9, 1972, they were married in Greencreek, Idaho.
Following his education, Patrick and Judy returned to Grangeville to start a 25-year career in farming and ranching. He also practiced large animal veterinary medicine for several years.
Patrick and Judy had two children: Shelby (born in 1977) and Sean (born in 1979).
He loved to take his family on trips, including to locations as far away as Alaska and Ireland; however, the Oregon coast was by far his favorite destination.
He delved deeply into the culture, scenery, and history of all of the places he traveled to. He was an avid reader, always appreciated fine wine, had a warm and endearing (and sometimes cynical) sense of humor, and a colorful vocabulary. He loved his family above all else, and was a devoted, patient, and encouraging husband and father.
Patrick and Judy would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2022.
Patrick was very civic-minded and community-oriented. He served as the leader of the Fenn 4-H Livestock Club, president of the Idaho County Cattleman's Association, Woolgrowers, and Swinegrowers, a board member for the Idaho County Fair and Syringa General Hospital, and Idaho County Commissioner. He and Judy were nominated as the Grand Marshalls of the Idaho County Fair in 2011.
While in his 50's, Patrick decided to make a career change, and he earned a secondary education certificate at Lewis-Clark State College in 1999. He then served as a middle school biology, special education, and substitute teacher in Riggins, Kamiah, and Grangeville between 1999 and 2013.
He revered teaching as an incredibly valuable and rewarding profession and was always a favorite of students.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris; sister-in-law, Delores; and niece, Erin Cleary.
Funeral services were held at the Grangeville United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made in Patrick's name to Syringa Hospital.
Idaho County Free Press 02.16.2022
Contributor: BLNF (48523614)
The family farm, which was established by his grandfather, Ted Long, following his immigration from Ireland, was truly a cornerstone of Patrick's life. He graduated from Grangeville High School in 1964 and was active in livestock 4-H, football, and life on the farm.
Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in Animal Science at the University of Idaho in 1969 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1973.
In 1969, he met Judy Arnzen, who was to become his lifelong partner, and on Sept. 9, 1972, they were married in Greencreek, Idaho.
Following his education, Patrick and Judy returned to Grangeville to start a 25-year career in farming and ranching. He also practiced large animal veterinary medicine for several years.
Patrick and Judy had two children: Shelby (born in 1977) and Sean (born in 1979).
He loved to take his family on trips, including to locations as far away as Alaska and Ireland; however, the Oregon coast was by far his favorite destination.
He delved deeply into the culture, scenery, and history of all of the places he traveled to. He was an avid reader, always appreciated fine wine, had a warm and endearing (and sometimes cynical) sense of humor, and a colorful vocabulary. He loved his family above all else, and was a devoted, patient, and encouraging husband and father.
Patrick and Judy would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2022.
Patrick was very civic-minded and community-oriented. He served as the leader of the Fenn 4-H Livestock Club, president of the Idaho County Cattleman's Association, Woolgrowers, and Swinegrowers, a board member for the Idaho County Fair and Syringa General Hospital, and Idaho County Commissioner. He and Judy were nominated as the Grand Marshalls of the Idaho County Fair in 2011.
While in his 50's, Patrick decided to make a career change, and he earned a secondary education certificate at Lewis-Clark State College in 1999. He then served as a middle school biology, special education, and substitute teacher in Riggins, Kamiah, and Grangeville between 1999 and 2013.
He revered teaching as an incredibly valuable and rewarding profession and was always a favorite of students.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris; sister-in-law, Delores; and niece, Erin Cleary.
Funeral services were held at the Grangeville United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made in Patrick's name to Syringa Hospital.
Idaho County Free Press 02.16.2022
Contributor: BLNF (48523614)
Patrick Edward Long passed away at his home on Feb. 8, 2022. Patrick was born on July 22, 1946, to Robert Long and Doris (DeWitt) Long, and was raised on a farm, nine miles northeast of Grangeville, Idaho, along with his older brother, Tim, and younger sister, Barbara.
The family farm, which was established by his grandfather, Ted Long, following his immigration from Ireland, was truly a cornerstone of Patrick's life. He graduated from Grangeville High School in 1964 and was active in livestock 4-H, football, and life on the farm.
Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in Animal Science at the University of Idaho in 1969 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1973.
In 1969, he met Judy Arnzen, who was to become his lifelong partner, and on Sept. 9, 1972, they were married in Greencreek, Idaho.
Following his education, Patrick and Judy returned to Grangeville to start a 25-year career in farming and ranching. He also practiced large animal veterinary medicine for several years.
Patrick and Judy had two children: Shelby (born in 1977) and Sean (born in 1979).
He loved to take his family on trips, including to locations as far away as Alaska and Ireland; however, the Oregon coast was by far his favorite destination.
He delved deeply into the culture, scenery, and history of all of the places he traveled to. He was an avid reader, always appreciated fine wine, had a warm and endearing (and sometimes cynical) sense of humor, and a colorful vocabulary. He loved his family above all else, and was a devoted, patient, and encouraging husband and father.
Patrick and Judy would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2022.
Patrick was very civic-minded and community-oriented. He served as the leader of the Fenn 4-H Livestock Club, president of the Idaho County Cattleman's Association, Woolgrowers, and Swinegrowers, a board member for the Idaho County Fair and Syringa General Hospital, and Idaho County Commissioner. He and Judy were nominated as the Grand Marshalls of the Idaho County Fair in 2011.
While in his 50's, Patrick decided to make a career change, and he earned a secondary education certificate at Lewis-Clark State College in 1999. He then served as a middle school biology, special education, and substitute teacher in Riggins, Kamiah, and Grangeville between 1999 and 2013.
He revered teaching as an incredibly valuable and rewarding profession and was always a favorite of students.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris; sister-in-law, Delores; and niece, Erin Cleary.
Funeral services were held at the Grangeville United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made in Patrick's name to Syringa Hospital.
Idaho County Free Press 02.16.2022
Contributor: BLNF (48523614)
The family farm, which was established by his grandfather, Ted Long, following his immigration from Ireland, was truly a cornerstone of Patrick's life. He graduated from Grangeville High School in 1964 and was active in livestock 4-H, football, and life on the farm.
Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in Animal Science at the University of Idaho in 1969 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1973.
In 1969, he met Judy Arnzen, who was to become his lifelong partner, and on Sept. 9, 1972, they were married in Greencreek, Idaho.
Following his education, Patrick and Judy returned to Grangeville to start a 25-year career in farming and ranching. He also practiced large animal veterinary medicine for several years.
Patrick and Judy had two children: Shelby (born in 1977) and Sean (born in 1979).
He loved to take his family on trips, including to locations as far away as Alaska and Ireland; however, the Oregon coast was by far his favorite destination.
He delved deeply into the culture, scenery, and history of all of the places he traveled to. He was an avid reader, always appreciated fine wine, had a warm and endearing (and sometimes cynical) sense of humor, and a colorful vocabulary. He loved his family above all else, and was a devoted, patient, and encouraging husband and father.
Patrick and Judy would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2022.
Patrick was very civic-minded and community-oriented. He served as the leader of the Fenn 4-H Livestock Club, president of the Idaho County Cattleman's Association, Woolgrowers, and Swinegrowers, a board member for the Idaho County Fair and Syringa General Hospital, and Idaho County Commissioner. He and Judy were nominated as the Grand Marshalls of the Idaho County Fair in 2011.
While in his 50's, Patrick decided to make a career change, and he earned a secondary education certificate at Lewis-Clark State College in 1999. He then served as a middle school biology, special education, and substitute teacher in Riggins, Kamiah, and Grangeville between 1999 and 2013.
He revered teaching as an incredibly valuable and rewarding profession and was always a favorite of students.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris; sister-in-law, Delores; and niece, Erin Cleary.
Funeral services were held at the Grangeville United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made in Patrick's name to Syringa Hospital.
Idaho County Free Press 02.16.2022
Contributor: BLNF (48523614)
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