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Stephen James Gustin Sr. Uncle Steve

June 2, 1957 November 12, 2004

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.). Services will be held Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Chapel (4850 Manor), Pastor Doug Davis will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery.

Steve was born June 2, 1957, in Bakersfield, CA and passed away unexpectedly November 12, 2004, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Steve is survived by his loving parents, Wendell Gus and Beverly Gustin; sister, Debora and her husband, David Allen; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen James Jr. and Natasha Gustin (Wanagatis) and Michael Roy and Jamie Gustin (Wanagatis); son, James Tyler Gustin; grandchildren, Trent, Clayton, and Karley. Steve is also survived by many nieces and nephews, Brian and Darlene Allen and their sons (Ryan, Scott and Ronald), Nathan Allen and his daughters (Megan and Cameron), Chris and Misty Allen and their children (Austin, Aubry, Aidan), Craig Allen and fiancée, Sarah Gatlin and their son (Blake), Sarahs daughters (Taylor and Jordan), Kaci Allen and fiancé, Matt Scott; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Steve spent most of his years in Bakersfield and attended West High School (Class of 75). Steve was a free spirited person, with an infectious smile and laugh. He was known to all as Uncle Steve. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

The family has suggested that donations be made to the American Lung Association (661) 327-1601 in the Memory of Steve. For additional service or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care 873-8200.

Basham Funeral Care

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bakersfield Californian from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2004.

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