Brett H Long

LONG — Brett H., 60; born March 21, 1957, Portland, Ore.; died May 2, 2017, Bandon, Ore. Surviving: wife, Gail (Heinrich) Lindsay; son, Zeke Lindsay, Lake Oswego, Ore.; mother, Marilyn (Blenkinsop) Long, Bandon; brothers, Brad Long, Bandon; Brian Long, Bend, Ore.; and 2 grandchildren.

Brett H. Long

1957–2017

Born March 21, 1957, in Portland, Ore. Died at age 60 on May 2, 2017, in Bandon, Ore.

Brett is survived by his wife, Gail (Heinrich) Lindsay; son, Zeke Lindsay, Lake Oswego, Ore.; mother, Marilyn (Blenkinsop) Long, Bandon; brothers, Brad Long, Bandon; Brian Long, Bend, Ore.; 2 grandchildren; a nephew; two nieces; and adopted son, Jason Williams and family of Lincoln, Neb.

Brett read newspapers, periodicals and always obituaries. So here is HIS!

Fan of Oakland Raiders, Portland Winterhawks and NBA Golden State Warriors. The quick-witted “Heckler,” sporting a high IQ, who remembered conversations, numbers, dates, events and trivia at length. Truly one of a kind!

Brett, a student of Bible prophecy, grounded in the Sabbath and settled in Truth. With a renewed heart in 2004, Brett shared the everlasting gospel through prison ministry, personal Bible studies, and handing out books and DVDs until his end. His joy was witnessing to numerous souls, many choosing to be baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist faith.

During Brett's final week of his life, his family recorded his laughter, singing, words of comfort, love and hope. While watching it with loved ones, Brett called it his death video. When asked what gave him the most hope, Brett replied, “I know God loves me.”

Without pain or medication he died at home peacefully in his sleep. God is merciful!