Mary Louise (Lou) Long of Hysham, Montana passed away on October 23, 2011 in Billings, Montana.
Mary Lou was born to Ralph and Nellie Parish on March 23, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughter Charlene Trinnaman (Lee) of California, her Brother in law Charles Long (Carol) of Huntley, Montana, Sister in law Mary Ann Reuter (Don) of Great Falls, Montana and Cousin Karen K. Hecht Johnson (Charles) of Des Moines, Iowa.
She is also survived by her 3 Grandchildren William Trinnaman (Kathleen) of Oroville, CA, Karl Trinnaman (Brandy) of Zachary, Louisiana, Mark Trinnaman (Rebekah) of El Dorado, Arkansas and 3 great grandchildren, Lauren, Jenae, and Ayva Trinnaman of Zachary, Louisiana and 14 nieces and nephews that live in Montana and Iowa.
Mary Lou was raised and attended school in Des Moines, Iowa. She once wrote that she attended high school at Lincoln High which was on the South side of Des Moines. She said the principal was all about academics and it didn´t hurt any of them. Their sports team, she said, was terrible.
In 1960, she married the love of her life, Lee Roy Long. Lee´s work and their adventurous lifestyle led them to live in many locations. However, they bought a home and settled in Hysham, Montana where they spent their final years together.
While in Hysham, Mary Lou worked for the Hysham Echo as an advertising agent and journalist. She loved the use of electric typewriters but was heard to say that computers took all the fun out of a job. Mary loved living in Hysham. One of her favorite daily adventures was her trip to the Post Office. She had an abundant love for the community and she had many friends that she left behind.
Mary loved the great outdoors. In the final days of her life, she noted how much she missed being able to be out in the country side. While she could have lived with family in California, she said that she loved Montana too much to leave it.
Mary was a great letter writer, a great cook, a loving and devoted wife, a wonderful mom and a beautiful friend. We will miss her dearly until we meet again.
Mary was a morning person and as such it is only fitting that her memorial service will be held at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, Montana on November 4, 2011 at 11:00 o´clock in the morning. Private burial will follow later.
Service Schedule
Visitation
09:00 to 17:00
Thursday November 3, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00
Friday November 4, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
09:00 to 17:00
Thursday November 3, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00
Friday November 4, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Karen K Johnson says
My heart is broken at the loss of my last relative on my mother’s side of the family. Mary Lou and I have corresponded since 1997 and I will miss my weekly communication with her. I thank Chubb for his care of Mary Lou and Charlene for the updates on her well being. My sincere sympathy to family and friends of Mary Lou.
Vicky Fink says
My deepest sympathy to Mary Lou’s family. I enjoyed stopping in to see Mary Lou when I travelled to Billings. She enjoyed keeping up on the Hysham news and visiting about her Hysham friends and neighbors. Sincere sympathy, Vicky Fink and family
Roger and Judi Knapp says
Charlene, we so enjoyed your mom and dad here in Hysham. They were a neat couple. I especially remember your mom at the Echo office. I think she really enjoyed that little adventure. We’ll miss her.
Charlene Trinnaman says
I am saddened of the passing of my mom. I would like to thank everyone for the friendship and help that was given to her and my dad. They will both be sorely missed. I appreciate all the love and support that they gave me and my family throughout all the years. I appreciate all my family and also for the help of the mortuary and friends to assist me at this time of need. Thank you and God Bless everyone.