Ken Long, 62, died Wednesday, June 5, at Spectrum Heart Center. He exceeded all expectations after a diagnosis 18 months ago that he would only live a short time.
Ken loved boating, fishing, Disney, Hawaii, Platte Lake and his dogs. He celebrated his baptism on Easter Sunday, 2018,
Ken is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Deb; his mother Margaret Doxtater; siblings Linda Tingley and Larry and Shirley Long; sisters and brothers-in-law Terry and Sandy Blank, Casey and Marsha DeHollander; many nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Long and sister Centa Powell.
A memorial open house will be held at Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church, 3765 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, on Tuesday, June 11, from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Memorial contributions can be made to Paws for a Cause.
