Terry J. Gustafson

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I met Terry only one time in person and can say that in our short time, he made a huge impression. He will be greatly missed.

To the countless people who Terry made smile just with the sound of his voice, his laugh, and his innate ability to enliven every situation, I apologize for waiting so long to write this tribute to him. I simply found it incomprehensible that someone as as vibrant as Terry could be gone, and so tragically and quickly. I know from talking with others at Western International University, where Terry was an incredible, passionate, student-focused professor and department chair, that I am not...

Terry and his family lived less than a mile from me in Anchorage, Alaska in the 1970's. When we finally met in about 2009, we found so much in common in our love for Alaska and especially Prince William Sound. Todd and I had hoped that he would visit us here in Alaska but sadly it was not to be. Terry, we miss you greatly!

Terry was my only brother and first sibling. Our parents and I were both joyful and frightened at the circumstances of his birth when simultaneously a tornado raged near the hospital as he entered our world. Always an inspiration and a wonderful playmate, seventy years was not nearly enough. Special condolences to Sherrie, Andy, Chris and Ryan.

Terry,

Thank you for being a blessing with your words of wisdom about different things in life. You will be missed at Rio Salado and I enjoyed working with you. Heaven has a good accountant. May Christ comfort your family.

I will miss Terry's zany wit and candor! He was a long-time friend who enjoyed a good political discussion, was an active leader in the community, enjoyed banter over a great glass of wine,and he loved life to the fullest! His heroic battle with cancer was inspirational, and I shall forever remember him with a smile.

I am so sorry about your lost. terry is remembered with love and espect.

Although I only knew Terry for a short time it was clear that he loved working with people and especially in academics. No doubt he will be missed by his friends in academics as well as students that requested him specifically in the Accounting Statistics Learning Center.