Pamela “Pam” Renae Long passed away on April 25,2026 after a hard fought and courageous battle against cancer at the age of 68. Pam was born on August 28,1957 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Clarence B. Long Jr. and Sharon Jean (Weddel) Long. Pam was the third of six children and was raised and went to school in Dorena, Oregon.

Pam was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother CB (Clarence B. Long III) and daughter Jessica Marie Long.

She worked at the old Dairy Queen in Creswell, Oregon and at St. Vinnie’s in Eugene, Oregon in the 1980’s and the 1990’a respectively until she became disabled due to multiple health issues.

She was a genuine animal lover. She had owned dogs and cats that she would dote on and give them special treats. Her favorite wildlife animal was the wise old owl.

She enjoyed playing Yahtzee, Scrabble, other board games, playing word games on the I-pad during trips to Portland, and games she played on her phone. She liked to ride in fast and loud cars, definitely motorcycles and a variety of music.

The time she spent with her family at reunions, picnics at various parks around Cottage Grove and at the lake brought her great joy. No matter how she was feeling, she would give a smile or a kind greeting. She never met a stranger and made friends effortlessly. She was easy to love for her kindness. She was one that could make you laugh at the silliest of things, and that is one thing she wanted was for the people around her to have a sense of humor. She loved with her whole heart, and she was loved back with OUR whole hearts. She was a compassionate soul with the heart of a giant who was always concerned about everyone else. She will be forever remembered and forever loved.

She is survived by her daughter Andrea Hutchinson (Bob Casto) grandchildren Emily (Justin), Isaiah, Alexis (Mike), Zachary (Electra), Christian, Trenton, and Lillianah, great grandchildren Arya, Ava and Jackson; her siblings Shelia Morelock (Michael), Virginia Long, David Long and Jennifer Long and many nieces, nephews and a large extended family.

There will be a graveside service at Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove, Oregon at 1:00pm on May 16,2026 with a Celebration of Life potluck to follow at the Row River Grange (aka Dorena Grange) located at 34360 Row River Rd Cottage Grove, Oregon. Sandwich bar, coffee, tea and water will be provided. Bring your favorite dish, favorite story, and help us celebrate the life of Pamela.