Elizabeth Ann Long

Ann as most people called her, was born August 23, 1938 in Elbert, Colorado to Frank and Mae Gresham.

Ann graduated high school in Elbert then moved to Denver, CO to attend business college.

After college, Ann began working in Colorado Springs, CO at Simpson’s Grain and Feed. One day, a handsome man drove in to weigh his truck. This handsome man was Anthony Long and they married after a short courtship. In 1963 Ann and Anthony welcomed their first child, Michael and three years later the twins were born, Kenneth and Kevin. Lastly was the arrival of their baby girl, Janet. Ann and Tony shared 65 years of marriage.

Ann had many hobbies. Tony and Ann shared interests, singing in the church choir, camping, playing cards with friends and traveling. Ann and Tony also owned and operated an Amoco service station for 25 years that they enjoyed. Ann enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, baking and canning (making pickles). She loved spending time in her yard admiring her lilac and rose bushes, and watching the birds.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Tony.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Thai) Long, Kenneth (Kimberley) Long, Kevin (Suzie) Long, Janet (Corey) Keysar, her grandchildren; Bart Bourn, Ariel Bourn, David (Melanie) Long, Jolean (Abe) Hessenbruch, Brianna (Dustin) Sauter, Chandler Keysar, many great grandchildren, and her brothers; Warren Gresham and Allen Gresham.

Memorial service will be Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11 AM at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.

Inurnment will follow the service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.