September 21, 1946 - September 07, 2012
Albert Carl Gustafson Obituary
(Age 65)
Albert passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012 at his home, surrounded by
family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born
September 21, 1946 in Spokane to Albert J. and Leola B. Gustafson. He
attended Grant Elementary, Lewis & Clark High School and Spokane Community
College where he obtained a 3-year degree in Electronics. He served in the
US Navy from 1967 to 1988 as a Data Systems Technician. He served aboard the
USS Oriskany, USS Home and USS Leftwich where he was affectionately called
"Chief Gus." He was a member of Ridgeview Christian Center where he served
many years on the church board and as the church bookkeeper. He also worked
with the Royal Ranger Boys Program, training, teaching and his favorite,
cooking for campouts! He drove buses and served in many other ways at
church, including preparing meals for
many church functions and dinners. He is survived by his loving wife of
nearly 42 years, Mary Gustafson; a daughter, Christina (Matthew) Lindquist
of Wasilla, AK; two sons, Steve (Debbie) Gustafson of Spokane Valley, and
Kevin (Becky) Gustafson of Moberly, MO; two sisters, Elvera Cecil of
Hampton, VA and Ruth (Michael) Keesling of Reno, NV; and seven "perfect"
grandchildren: Svend, Jolie, Lonicera, Emily, Linnea, Landon and Benjamin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leola Gustafson.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 12 from 10am - 5pm and the
Funeral Service on Thursday, September 13 at 11am both at Heritage Funeral
Home. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Jay
Wittenkeller and to Shelli and Trina of Hospice of Spokane for their kind
and loving care. Any contributions may be made to Hospice of Spokane or to
the Royal Ranger Program at Ridgeview Christian Center, 5610 N Ash St,
Spokane, WA 99205.
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