Robert C. Long

November 10, 1952 - July 7, 2019

Bob resided in Downey all his life, graduated Warren High School in 1970, and attended Cerritos College and Long Beach State University. The Long family enjoyed the outdoor life: camped, fished, water & snow skied, played tennis, & built garden (G-scale) train layouts.

As a part of the family business (Long Photography) Bob beautifully photographed: Olympics (for 34 years), Tournament of Roses (for 45 years), Golden Globes, Academy Awards, sports, products, and much more. He shared his talents such as industrial arts, auto/boat repair, and home construction with friends, along the way earning the nickname “Save a Buck Bob”. “Farmer Bob” as he was also known, grew 8 foot tomato plants, nurtured his baby avocado & citrus trees, and loved to give away his harvest, especially the vegetables. His hobbies included target shooting, radio-controlled airplanes, windsurfing, wine with great friends.

He met Janis in 1997 and they married in February 2019. He was semi-retired splitting his time between working in the LA area and enjoying their stunning home in Fallbrook since 2013. Bob passed away following a 6 month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Bob is survived by his wife, Janis Sandberg; step-daughter Marisa and her husband, Terry Tychon (of Seattle); his brother Tim and his wife, Lynn Long (of Downey) and his father George Long (of Truckee). Services will be 7/20/19 at Rose Hills.