Lois H. Long
January 3rd, 1929 - March 6th, 2020
Visitation
Thursday, March 12th, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church,
9948 Metcalf Ave.,
Overland Park KS 66212
Funeral
Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church,
9948 Metcalf Ave.,
Overland Park KS 66212
Interment
Friday, March 13th, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Leavenworth National Cemetery,
150 Muncie Rd.,
Leavenworth KS 66048
Obituary
Lois Hansene (Rostad) Long, Born January 3, 1929 and passed on March 6, 2020.
Lois left for her heavenly home surrounded by loved ones, to join her late husband Thomas “Jerry” Long Sr.
Lois graduated from the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota in 1952. She served as a public health nurse in Minneapolis and spent time as an RN in hospital settings before becoming an elementary school nurse for the Shawnee Mission School district for many years.
She had a life-long love of music playing the piano and singing with the Concordia University Choir in Moorhead, MN as well as the church choir. She was involved in many aspects of church life at Atonement. She loved to read, travel (including her annual months-long winter residency in Destin, FL) and spending time with friends and family.
She is survived by sons Mike (Cheri), Bob (Sara Jo), Tom (Paula), and Chris (Jean); nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
We will miss her unconditional love, singing the Norwegian National Anthem (in Norwegian of course), optimistic outlook on life and her awesome sense of humor.
The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff at Delmar Gardens and Kindred Hospice for their excellent and loving care.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Kindred Hospice or Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry in Kansas City.
Remembrances
Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 at 8:27 PM
To my cousins and their families - I wish you comfort and peace as you say goodbye to Lois. She
was such a smart, classy, kind, and caring lady. I cherish the memories, especially when I had the
privilege of being the flower girl at her wedding at age 7. I was so sad when it was over. May you
find solace in knowing that hers was a life well-lived. Love, SusanSusan Davidson, NM - New Mexico
Tue, Mar 10th, 2020 at 6:49 PM
To all my Long family, I am so sorry for your loss as I am rejoicing that Lois is now at perfect peace
released from the bonds of old age and raising her voice with the heavenly choir.
I will remember Lois as a loving peacemaker trying to ensure other's happiness. Never judgmental,
she always tried to see the best in everyone and to make the best out of each situation no matter how
difficult. Know that prayers for healing are coming your way.
With love, Cousin AnnAnn Rostad Haggart, Fargo, ND
Tue, Mar 10th, 2020 at 3:07 PM
Tom, wishing you and your family strength during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family.David Jung, Aurora,IL
Tue, Mar 10th, 2020 at 2:05 PM
Tom, warmest condolences to you and your family. My mom was born 10 days after your mom, so I imagine they shared some of the same Midwest and Christian values. My mom went to be with the Lord about 5 years ago. These are bittersweet times and I pray you are blessed with God's peace and presence.
Clark Cheney, Suburban Chicago
Tue, Mar 10th, 2020 at 3:18 AM
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I have many happy memories of playing cards and
socializing with Lois. She was such a generous and interesting lady. Lois always volunteered her van
for our neighborhood outings so that we could all go together.Ginger Burns, Overland Park
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