Buck Long

Herbert "Buck" Long Herbert "Buck" Long, age 74, of Riverside passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in a tragic accident while enjoying his weekly Sunday morning motorcycle ride. Buck was born on March 22, 1944 in Biscoe, North Carolina. His father was an officer in the military, and at an early age he relocated with his family to post-war Germany. He attended elementary and middle school there and became a fluent German speaker. He moved to the Downtown Riverside area in the late 50's when his Father was stationed at March Air Force Base. He attended both Poly and Ramona High Schools. After graduating from Ramona High School in 1962, he immediately joined the United States Navy. He served as a Radioman aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Kearsarge, which was the recovery ship for the last two manned Project Mercury space missions in 1962 - 63. He was always very proud that he was able to participate in a small part of the legendary ‘Space Race'. Upon leaving the Navy in 1964, he returned to Riverside and worked for Sears Roebuck, where he met his soon-to-be wife, Victoria. They were married in 1972. In 1977 their first son was born, Travis. In 1979, came their second son Colby, and in 1985 their third, Christopher. After working his way up to Regional Manager, he left Sears In 1987 to join Harpure Enterprises, a water treatment manufacturing and service company based in Los Angeles. He became President of Harpure in 2000 and subsequently purchased the company and its subsidiaries in 2016. All three of his sons worked with him and continue to work at his Company. Buck's passions in life were his family, his friends, his company, his motorcycles & sports cars, working with his hands, the Rotary Club, and the Oakland Raiders. Those that knew him will tell you he was the youngest and healthiest 74-year-old anyone has ever met. He will be sorely missed by all those whose life he touched. Buck is survived by his wife of 46 years, Victoria; his three sons, Travis (Carmen), Colby (Anna), and Chris (Janel); and his three Grandchildren, Mia, Maddox, and Axel. Service A Celebration of Bucks Life will be October 6th, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana. More details to follow