Shannon Christian Gustafson

Shannon Christian Gustafson

Shannon Gustafson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2009.
Shannon Christian Gustafson of Weatherford passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009, after a car accident.Shannon was born to Vivian Kenney and Bernie Gustafson in Chicago, Ill on Aug. 13, 1968. He was a 1987 graduate of Peaster High School and lived in the area for more than 30 years.Shannon previously worked at Weatherford Aerospace for several years and made many friends there. He loved playing basketball, was a big sports fanatic and loved spending time and coloring with his granddaughter Mattie.Shannon was preceded in death by his mother Vivian Gustafson in 1989 and brother Bernie Gustafson in 2007.He is survived by his son Riley Gustafson and wife Tosha of Brock, granddaughters Mattie and soon-to-be born Jaylie Gustafson, brother Alfie Gustafson of Peaster, and many old and new friends.Shannon will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at the Cherry Park Community Building in Weatherford, Texas with Johnny Trammell officiating.

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May 4, 2009

kelly waller posted to the memorial.

April 25, 2009

Stacie Howell posted to the memorial.

April 21, 2009

Paula Tanner Thomas posted to the memorial.

kelly waller

May 4, 2009

Shannon was the coolest guy I had ever met. I will miss him greatly.

Stacie Howell

April 25, 2009

He will be missed by those he left behind! I hope soon you all can take comfort in knowing that he is now in a wonderful place, and reunited with his mother and brother. I am so sorry for you loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Paula Tanner Thomas

April 21, 2009

Rest In Peace and much love to your family.

mark bynum

April 21, 2009

I was very saddened to hear that Shannon is gone, my condolances go out to all in his family, shannon was a good friend.

Heidi Coates-Asbury

April 19, 2009

So sorry to hear of your loss. Many prayers will be lifted for your family.

Tim and Vera Harris

April 18, 2009

So sorry to lose yet another old friend.
Shannon will be dearly missed

Tim and Vera Harris

April 18, 2009

Good bye Shannon. You will be missed.

Troy Adams

April 18, 2009

I'm at a loss for correct words. In the last week I've thought about all the good times, along with the bad, that made up the fabric of our friendship... so many years. I am missing my friend. He is in my thoughts.

Tracy Sharp

April 18, 2009

Rusty and I were sorry to hear of your family's loss. Our sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time.

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