Patsy Lou Long went home to heaven on January 26, 2020 after a valiant six-year battle with cancer. Patsy was born July 18, 1933 in St Anthony, Idaho to Clarence and Monta Miller. Patsy was the oldest of six children. When she was 14 years old the family moved to Townsend, Montana where her father was a farmer. Patsy graduated from Townsend High School and married Walter Long on February 28, 1953. They had three children; Jack (Lynn) Long, LeeAnn (Steve) Hurford, and Roby ( Jessie) Long. Patsy was a hard worker. While raising her children she provided childcare, took in ironing and mending and helped support her family in any way that she could. When her children went to school, Patsy spent years as a bakery clerk working at the Goodie Shop and Albertsons bakery. She also worked in the lunch room of Eastgate elementary and as a retail clerk for Town Pump. She volunteered for years at Good Samaritan. She worked and volunteered well into her seventies. She loved to travel with her daughter LeeAnn, embroidery, cross stitch and many other crafts. She was an accomplished seamstress, sewing costumes for Blanch Judge studios, dresses and fringed western shirts for her children. We all have been gifted with Christmas stockings, pillowcases, tea towels, ornaments and many other items we will treasure forever.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband Walter, her parents and her siblings; Bonnie, Elgia, and Lavirl. She is survived by her children and their spouses. Patsy leaves a legacy of six grandchildren; Bill and Chris Hurford, Jeff Long, Kelly Jo Osler, Roby Jr. and Bryan Long and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Richard (Sharon) Miller of Townsend, Carol Newell of Great Falls, and Bob Miller of Missoula and numerous nieces and nephews. Patsy will be buried at a family plot on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 1 p.m. in Sunset Gardens. The family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Weiner and his staff and Compassus Hospice for their loving care of our mother.
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Lynn Long says
When I married Patsy’s son Jack, she promptly had me sign a “contact”! Patsy told me she had taken care of him for nearly 25 years and I had to agree to the next twenty five years! When I reached the contract end date I tried to give him back!! She refused.🤣 My Mother-in-law was a very tough woman who never complained even though life was extremely rough for her at times. Her response to Dr. Weiner’s question was always, “what is pain?” We will all miss her tremendously. Love you Mother..So happy you’re with our Lord Jesus Christ with new teeth!!
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Jack says
I miss you Mom. You were always a great example. You worked hard all of your life, Well into your late seventies. Thank you for my work ethic. You left to soon but I’m glad your pain free and sitting beside our Lord and Savior. Rest in peace you will live in our hearts forever.
Love you
LeeAnn Hurford says
I love you and miss you mom. It was beautiful to watch your strength and independence grow, and impressive how you balanced your independence with a deep, unconditional love for your family. I’m going to miss my travel travel partner who always allowed me to be me. I’m going to miss you at the table for holiday gatherings…but not your fruit salad. In your last moments you were still trying to take care of all of us by writing Valentine’s Day cards for your grandchildren and telling us not to be in the cold for your funeral. Your defintately in heaven now having someone to look after you. Your love is the angel on my shoulder, and the pink rose that I will see.
Trisha Long says
Grandma I might not of been blood but when I came into the family you all way made me feel special and like one of your own. When I married Roby you where there to help with what ever you could. You where the first person to find out I was pregnant with your great granddaughter and you where so happy. Even after Roby and I split you where still there for us and you all ways included me. I am so glad I was able to drive up there and get some last memories with you and one last picture of you and some of the great grandkids we love you so much
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Carrie Greeley says
Jack and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May the good memories you had with her provide you comfort in this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Scott & Carrie Greeley
Tracy Snyder says
I will always remember my early summers and cherish the time my siblings (Terri, & Thomas) and I got to spend in Hamilton and Helena with our grandparents.
I love you Grandma Pasty and will miss our letters.