Bobbie Long

b: 02/18/1928
d: 12/23/2024
Service: 02/15/2025, St Francis Episcopal Church Kane Creek BLVD

OBITUARY

Roberta “Bobbie” Fahler Long was born in Edna, Kansas, on February 18, 1928. The world lost a loving, selfless, adored women when Bobbie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on December 23, 2024. P>She married Delbert Long in Coffeyville, Kansas, in September 1, 1946. They were married for 62 years. Seeking new opportunities, they arrived in Utah in 1957 and raised two daughters in Moab. They formed many lasting friendships in the small community.

Bobbie lived a life of community service. She was honored as the Grand County Woman of Achievement in 2003. She was a dedicated volunteer working for the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the PTA, the Moab Regional Hospital, the Girl Scouts, Easter Seals, Moab Valley Community Concert Association, and high school sports. She received Utah’s Silver Bowl Award from the Governor for recognition of her outstanding contributions to our community.

Bobbie was an active member of Alpha Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha for 66 years and received the Pallas Athene Award and the Woman of the Year honor. She was especially proud of the philanthropic organization’s fund-raising activities for local charities and for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She enjoyed league sports such as golf, softball, and bowling.

Bobbie was a devoted member of the St. Francis Episcopal Church teaching Sunday school and an active member of St. Claires Guild. Children received candy and hugs from their “Miss Bobbie.” Her favorite Bible verse was the Twenty-third Psalm. She lived her life with intention and shared her love freely.

The most important things to Bobbie were family, friends, and faith. She shared her loving heart with us for so many years. We will miss her selfless and generous spirit, her bright sense of humor, her can-do attitude, tender touch, and warm hugs.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert, in 2009, and is survived by her daughters, Kathy Turvy, Moab, UT; Sharon (Gus) Liapis, Dayton, OH; five grandchildren, Cynthia (Mike) Hall, Salt Lake City. UT; Phillip Liapis, Dayton, OH; Stephanie (Martin) Jarmick, Sierra Madre, CA; Scott (Darren) Liapis-Gero, San Francisco, CA; Zach (Liz) Liapis, Dayton, OH; and five great grandchildren.

A funeral service followed by a Celebration of Life will be held at the St. Francis Episcopal Church 0n February 15,2025.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory to St. Francis Episcopal Church, Box 96, Moab, UT 84532, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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