Alan Lane Webster Gunsul M.D.

Alan Gunsul Obituary

Alan Lane Webster Gunsul, MD

Alan Lane Webster Gunsul MD passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020 in his home of 62 years in Burien. He was just weeks away from his 94th birthday. Dr. Gunsul graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1955 and spent his entire Family Medicine career in Burien, retiring in 1999. He was one of the medical founders of Burien General Hospital, now Highline Medical Center. His first wife, Barbara Jean Davis Gunsul predeceased him in 2006. He is survived by his wife Katherine Shults Ostrom Gunsul EdD, and his five children: Magen Michaud (Nick), Alan, Moira, Maude and Ian Gunsul. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Kelly Aversa (Marc) and Leigh Hall (Joe), Corey and Riley Fujimoto, and Ethan and Erin Gunsul. There are six great-grandchildren: Anna Aversa Aguirre (James), Nicolas and Alexander Aversa, Alyssa, Ryan and Nathan Hall. His siblings also survive him: Brooks, Craig, and Diane Gunsul. There will be no services and a celebration of life will be held later after the pandemic. Memorials in his name can be made to the CHI Franciscan Highline Hospital Foundation https://www.chifranciscan.org/our-foundations/highline-foundation.html or to the Renton Regional Community Foundation for the SeaTac Senior Program http://www.rentonfoundation.org/index.html. To see the full obituary with pictures go to www.bonneywatson.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 19, 2020.

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Barbara Smith

July 25, 2020

The only doctor I have completely trusted. Wonderful doctor, friend and confidant. Even kept me as patient when I moved out of state. He will be missed so very much.

May 12, 2020

I was fortunate to have known and worked with Dr. Gunsel for many years. He was a well respected family practitioner in the true sense. When I saw his patient's you could tell that he was well liked. He participated in hospital committees as family docs would come to the hospital in his era. He even delivered babies.

I remember him with fondness

May 12, 2020

I was fortunate enough to have known and worked with Dr.Gunsel for many years. He was a well respected family practitioner and I could tell from the referred patients how well liked he was. He participated in hospital committees, as family practitioners would come to hospital in his era, and deliver babies.

I am remember him well with fondness

Dr. Jeffrey Frankel

Mark Benedum

May 6, 2020

Dr Gunsul was a terrific leader in our healthcare community. I was enjoyed his well told stories. As a member of Quality Committee he could always be counted on to call it as he saw and hold everyone to the highest standards. Congratulations on a life well lived, youll be missed.
Mark Benedum

Ray Valpey

April 22, 2020

His presence would light up any room. He was a delightful colleague.

Patricia Foote

April 19, 2020

Sending your family thoughts of sympathy and support at his loss.

Linda Wray

April 19, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Al at Highline for many years. He was very supportive when I started practice (and this was in a time when not everyone was so welcoming to female physicians.) I remember him inviting me in to sit with his group in the doctors' lounge one of my first mornings. I enjoyed his dry wit and energy. His patients adored him - they would proudly announce, "Dr. Gunsul is MY doctor!" He was definitely one of the "Greatest Generation" of primary care doctors at Highline. I am so sorry for your loss.

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