Darrell Glenn Long

Darrell Glenn Long, 72, our husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away with his family at his side November 7, 2011.

Darrell was born March 31, 1939 in Lincoln, Idaho to his parents, Glenn Christensen Long and Hazel Almeda Hymas.  He was third of six children.  He was raised in Ammon, Idaho and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1957.  There he met his best friend and sweetheart, Sharon Andrus.

Darrell and Sharon were sealed for time and all eternity on June 18, 1958 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They have been married for 53 years. Darrell and Sharon resided in Taylor, Idaho for the past 41 years, where they have become fixtures in the community.

Darrell was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served in many callings. He loved the youth and served many years as a scoutmaster and other assignments with the Boy Scouts of America.  He had a great love for little children and many fondly called him “Grandpa Long”.  During his retirement he served two church missions; Nauvoo, Illinois and the Willie Historical Handcart Site in Wyoming.

He made his living as a metal specialist and master craftsman.  He worked for Idaho Steel Products, Bingham Mechanical, and Argonne National Labs.  He taught classes for union men and at the Eastern Idaho Technical College.  He also owned and ran a small metal shop and tree business.  He enjoyed creating many beautiful and useful metal items.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon and children, Becky Butler (Mark), Natalie Sanders (Kelly), Nikki Mulder (Steve), Andrea Blatnick (Neil), Lovenia Warren (Robert), Kristan Long (Kim), Jeannine Conrad (Jason).  His brothers Lester Long (Karen, Gaylen Long (Nancy), sisters  Ann Tyler (Fenton) and Maxine Black (Richard).  He has 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at a viewing Friday evening, November 11th from 6:00pm – 8:30pm at Nalder Funeral Home (110 W. Oak) in Shelley.  Funeral services will be at 11:00am, Saturday November 12th at the Taylor/Jameston Chapel (1101 E. 1250 N., Shelley).  Interment will be at the Taylor Cemetery (720 E. 129 S. Idaho Falls).