Josephine Beverly Long

Josephine passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023 at the age of ninety, while under the careful watch of family and care partners at Points West Living in Red Deer, Alberta. Josephine was born in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1933.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard (Dick) Long in 2011. Josephine will be missed by her two sons; daughters in law; and one grandson. Rick and Patricia of Calgary, Robert and Loretta and grandson, Jeremiah, of Red Deer. She was well known for her quiet, conservative, and easy going nature. With her folksy sense of humor she had a positive effect on the people around her.

Josephine and Richard moved with their two sons from Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Red Deer in 1967 where she taught in local elementary schools in the early 1970s. Later, she worked for her remaining years as the financial manager of the family estate. In her eighties, she became an avid reader of novels. Josephine was still joking around with her caregivers during her final days.

The family is sincerely grateful to the staff of Points West Living for their care in Mom’s final days.

At Josephine’s request, no funeral service was held. She will be memorialized with Richard at the Alto Reste Scattering Garden.

• Date : 2023-09-22
• Location : Red Deer Funeral Home and Celebration Centre