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1941
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Joseph Long Obituary
Joseph was born October 23, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to Glenn and Gertrude Guthrie Long.
When Joe was young, his family moved from Ohio to Idaho, first living in Kuna, then moved to Firth. Joe attended from Firth High School and was captain of the football team. He graduated with the class of 1960.
When Joe was just 16, he met his future wife, Linda Kay Jenkins, at the Cathay Cafe, where Linda was working. After dating for 3 years, the couple married in Orpha and Faye Kelley's Blackfoot backyard on July 15, 1961.
Joe worked for years as an independent fertilizer/weed killer here and in the Teton Basin. He drove truck for Richardson Oil and also at the landfill and transfer station. He was a jack of all trades and loved helping others. He was great at small engine repair, mostly repairing lawn mowers.
He was baptized as a Jehovah Witness in 1960. Sharing the Bible truth with others was one of his greatest joys in life.
Joe is survived by his children, Nancy (Brian) Bates, Kathy (Scott) Lawhon and Tammy Long, all of Blackfoot; siblings Bill Long of Boise, Julie Long of Boise, Tina Huebner of Denver CO and Winnette (Glenn) Breneman of Elizabeth CO; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Gertrude Long; sisters Delores Kolsky and Shirley Harrison; and brothers Glenn Long and Robert Long.
The family would like to thank Encompass Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and help during these last few months.
Memorial services will be broadcast via Zoom on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The time and the Zoom link will be announced by family and this obituary will be updated with the information at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com, where you can also leave condolences for Joe's family.
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Craig Richardson
June 19, 2021
The best employee that ever worked for me. Rest In Peace Joe.
Neil Morgan
June 10, 2021
Joe. Was a good friend, honest in his business and employment at Bingham County.
Jim Taylor
June 4, 2021
My good friend and brother. Glad he's not hurting anymore. Love to the family.
Leah Beasterfield
June 4, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy McBride
June 4, 2021
Joe was a kind man. He was my stepdad’s roommate at Bingham Rehab last year and showed nothing but kindness to my stepdad. Condolences to his good family.
Logan Rathbun
June 3, 2021
I enjoyed working with Joe in field service and working with him doing projects with him and just spending time with him.
Kathi Hjelm
June 3, 2021
One of the best humans to ever walk this earth! I have numerous memories of Joe and Linda! Defiantly two of my most favorite friends. I know the world will shine a little dimmer now, but my memories will shine brightly for many years to come. I am thankful for his new found comfort. So long my cherished friend, I will miss you.
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