Mary “Migs” Long, 92, passed away on Friday, September 21st at Hospice of Laramie surrounded by her family & long term caregiver Katie Modey. Migs was born on January 5, 1926 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the 3rd child of Big Horn ranchers Bert L. & Emma Dow. While growing up on the ranch she attended Big Horn schools & graduated from Big Horn High School.
Through their mother’s acquaintance she met Andrew Long Jr. of Acme, Wyoming, and they married December 30, 1950. Together they spent most of their life in Laramie & raised three children, Becky (Milton) Cox, Andrew (Andra) Long III, and Penny Odem.
She was a homemaker at heart and loved gardening, sewing, bowling, and sold Avon for 35 years. She volunteered for many of her children’s activities including Boy/Girl Scouts, 4H, Job’s Daughters, and Demolay. Her sewing & baking skills were well utilized over the years of volunteering.
She is the last of her generation, preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Also her husband and an infant son, Richard Paul. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, Damon (Tawni) Newsome and Thomas Odem, and great grandchildren, Tanner and Gavin Newsom.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big Horn City Historical Society PO Box 566, Big Horn, Wyoming 82833 or Hospice of Laramie 1754 Centennial Drive Laramie, Wyoming 82072.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 13, 2018 at 1pm at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home with Chaplain Rhett Ivey presiding.
I was a teenage employee of Bert (1948 to 1952). Have memories of Mary and Andrew. Andrew gave me blood test in Laramie, May 1956 so l could get married in Sheridan. Been grateful to Andrew forever. Sorry to read of Mary’s passing. The ranch was sold this year.
I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).
Becky, Andy and Penny, Judy and I were saddened to learn about your mom. She and your dad were such good friends of our family. I still remember the high school graduation dress she made for me, and what fun she was to be around. She leaves a wonderful legacy in her children and grandchildren. She will be missed.
Becky, Andy and Penny - I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember, even when I was going to college in Laramie, I would stop in and see her. She made me feel at home. Migs always tried to feed me, imagine that! She was such a wonderful lady and will be truly missed by many. Hold on to the good memories, they will carry you through. God bless.
Andy & family, I want to express my sympathy for the loss of your mother and to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Migs was a wonderful neighbor and special lady. She will be missed.
Andy and family, Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed watching your mom as she took her walks around the north side of town. That lady could really move. Deepest sympathy,
I will miss Migs, as friend, client, Avon lady and bowling sub. I'm so thankful that I stopped to see her at hospice that week. May she rest in peace and now she hanging out with Andy and loving every minute.