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1925
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2021
James Gustafson Obituary
The life of James M. Gustafson ended on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Norway, MI on December 2, 1925 to Swedish immigrant parents, he went on to serve in the army during WW11 as a high speed radio operator building the Ledo Road in Burma. He then pursued what became an illustrious career as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and professor of Christian Ethics at Yale University, University of Chicago and finally Emory University in Atlanta. He authored many books and articles and inspired countless students in his 45 years of teaching. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Louise Roos Gustafson. He leaves 4 children: Karl Gustafson, Greta Roskom, John Gustafson and Birgitta Gustafson all of whom live and work in the Albuquerque area. He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Roadrunner Food Bank in his name. No memorial plans have been made due to the pandemic. Please visit our online guestbook for James at www.FrenchFunerals.com
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Lee Albertson
March 15, 2021
It was such a privilege to be in a pastoral relation with Jim and his wife, Louise from 2003-2011. They were so devoted to each other and to their children! They each left a huge impact on this world with love and grace!
Ed Graham
January 28, 2021
As a great former nextdoor neighbor and an extraordinary person, we will miss Jim as a wonderful conversationalist as he reflected on his past. We found Jim to be modest about his accomplishments and extremely fair in assessing any situation.
His humanity always present when discussing those less fortunate.
We have truly lost a library in him. Yet another loss from the Greatest Generation.
Ed & Joyce Graham
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