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Doris Gustafson Obituary

Doris M. Gustafson, age 66, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away July 12, 2004. Doris was born on May 13, 1938 in Madill, Oklahoma to Marvin and Irene Brown. Doris moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1962. She was employed by State Compensation Fund as an insurance representative and retired in 2000. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Gustafson; brother, Billy Brown, and his wife Kay of Broken Arrow, Oaklahoma; sister, Sharon Peters of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughter, Kim Gorman, and her husband Jim, of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Kyle Gustafson, and his wife Dayna, of Whitewater, Colorado; daughter, Kelli McQueary, and her husband Will, of Phoenix, Arizona. Also, nine grandchildren; Andrea, Alisha, and Christopher Gorman, Kesley and Kolton Gustafson, Justin, Jacob, Jessica, and Jenna McQueary. Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Best Funeral Services at 9380 W. Peoria Avenue with visitation at 9:00a.m. and services at 10:00a.m. Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 15, 2004.

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Kim Harvey (Macnamara)

July 23, 2004

I am ever so grateful that nearly 25yrs ago I met Doris one day after school when Kelli invited me over. She made me feel so comfortable and from then on I knew the door was always open. Doris, I thank you (and Larry) for opening that door and allowing me the into your home at anytime. By doing so you allowed a freindship to blossom and grow into one that to this day still exists, but is stronger than we ever imagined it would be 25yrs ago. You will me missed.

Melissa Butler

July 20, 2004

I worked with Doris for many wonderful years, when I first met her she appeared to be a reserved "Southern Belle". Boy, was I wrong! I sat in a cubicle with her and two other close friends, we were the 'party gang' of the Unit. There was never a dull moment with Doris, she had a fiery spirit and a sparkle in her eye. Things were never the same at work when she retired. I was very fortunate to have her as a friend, and I was always able to confide in her as a 'mother'. There will always be a special place in my heart for Doris, we were so much alike and so many years apart, coworkers use to say that I was a 'little Doris' That was the biggest compliment anyone could give me. My sincere condolences to her family.

Kory Gustafson

July 17, 2004

Grandma, I will miss you your first born grandchild Kory Lee Gustafson.

Gary Martinek

July 16, 2004

I have known Doris most of my life and I am greatfull she was my neighbor as I grew up on her street. I only have good memories of her and we will all truly miss her. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family and friends.

Theresa Novotny

July 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Doris. May she rest in peace. Sincerly, Theresa Novotny

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