Victor M. Long was born April 7, 1926 to Jacob & Marie (Lipps) Long in Blaine County, Oklahoma. He served in the US Army as part of the Signal Corp from 1945 to 1947. After his service he moved to Wasco where he met Josephine Alice Crouch and they married September 18, 1948. Vic worked for Pacific Gas and Electric as a lineman for a short time before beginning his farming career. During the early farming years, he also worked part-time at the cotton gin. He retired from farming in the late 1990's. Jo & Vic were charter members of the Wasco Christian Church and in later years attended the Ming Ave Christian Church and Vic recently became a member of the Riverlakes Community Church. After sharing 57 years of marriage, Josephine passed away December 11, 2005 leaving Vic with a longing to join her. Victor lived his life with gratitude for God's saving grace. He most important things in Vic's life were his salvation, his love for Josephine and tilling dirt. He loved his family and they were always an important part of his life. He is survived by his sons, Cary Long & wife Susan of Bakersfield, David Long & wife Chris of Chicago, IL; daughters, Pam Lansing & husband David and Sandra DeSheilds & husband Rod, all of Wasco; brothers, Harvey Long and Raymond Long, both of Wasco; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; and many other loving family members. His wife, parents and 7 siblings preceded him in death. A graveside service under the direction of Peters Funeral Home was held Friday, Nov. 24 at 11am at Wasco Memorial Park. Pastor Steve Moore of the Ming Avenue Christian Church officiated and interment followed. Visitation was held Wed., Nov. 22 from 2pm until 8pm at Peters Funeral Home, Wasco.