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Douglas Neil Long

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Douglas Neil Long

Birth
Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, USA
Death
1 Jun 2019 (aged 54)
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
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Douglas N. Long, 54, of Interlochen, Michigan, formerly of Atlanta, Illinois, passed away Saturday (June 1, 2019) at the Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan, in the loving care of his family.

Douglas Neil Long was born to Kenneth and Evelyn Elizabeth "Liz" Brandt Long on Dec. 29, 1964 in Lincoln, Illinois.

Doug is survived by two daughters, Andie Long and Stephanie Long; his father, Kenny Long, Bloomington, Illinois; one brother, Brian (Rosezona) Long, Petersburg, Illinois; one sister, Melody (H.E.) Evans, Conroe, Texas; one niece and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Liz Long, and his grandparents.

Doug was a 1983 graduate of Olympia High School. He then completed a B.A. in history and education at Monmouth College, and finally an M.S. in counseling at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.

Doug began his career at Interlochen on the residence life staff. He then spent nine years teaching, coaching, and counseling for the Spring Independent School District in Spring, Texas, before returning to Interlochen in 2000 as the assistant dean of students. In 2003, he moved to the academic and college counseling department, where he found what he maintained was his favorite position. He led the department for nearly a decade.

Doug was dedicated to the students he served. He took a deeply personalized approach and helped countless Interlochen Academy students navigate some of life's difficult choices. He was a patient listener, thoughtful adviser and trustworthy advocate. He made a significant, positive impact on many bright young lives.

In addition to the countless hours he devoted to his students, Doug also cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. That time was frequently spent enjoying outdoor activities, beginning with helping on the family farm. He was certified as a ropes course facilitator and was also a trainer of facilitators. When it was time to stop working, he chose to spend his time hiking, canoeing, camping and golfing.

Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph
Douglas N. Long, 54, of Interlochen, Michigan, formerly of Atlanta, Illinois, passed away Saturday (June 1, 2019) at the Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan, in the loving care of his family.

Douglas Neil Long was born to Kenneth and Evelyn Elizabeth "Liz" Brandt Long on Dec. 29, 1964 in Lincoln, Illinois.

Doug is survived by two daughters, Andie Long and Stephanie Long; his father, Kenny Long, Bloomington, Illinois; one brother, Brian (Rosezona) Long, Petersburg, Illinois; one sister, Melody (H.E.) Evans, Conroe, Texas; one niece and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Liz Long, and his grandparents.

Doug was a 1983 graduate of Olympia High School. He then completed a B.A. in history and education at Monmouth College, and finally an M.S. in counseling at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.

Doug began his career at Interlochen on the residence life staff. He then spent nine years teaching, coaching, and counseling for the Spring Independent School District in Spring, Texas, before returning to Interlochen in 2000 as the assistant dean of students. In 2003, he moved to the academic and college counseling department, where he found what he maintained was his favorite position. He led the department for nearly a decade.

Doug was dedicated to the students he served. He took a deeply personalized approach and helped countless Interlochen Academy students navigate some of life's difficult choices. He was a patient listener, thoughtful adviser and trustworthy advocate. He made a significant, positive impact on many bright young lives.

In addition to the countless hours he devoted to his students, Doug also cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. That time was frequently spent enjoying outdoor activities, beginning with helping on the family farm. He was certified as a ropes course facilitator and was also a trainer of facilitators. When it was time to stop working, he chose to spend his time hiking, canoeing, camping and golfing.

Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph


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