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Bruce Gustafson Obituary
May 25, 1934 - November 15, 2022
Doctor Bruce Albert Gustafson died Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born to Clara Helena Pieper and Albert August Gustafson in Ellsworth, Maine, on May 25, 1934. He grew up in Washington, DC where he became an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He was baptized, confirmed, and served as an honor acolyte in the Episcopal Church. He served his country as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He received undergraduate, doctorate, and postdoctorate degrees at the University of North Carolina. He practiced orthodontics in Winston-Salem and Mt. Airy for 41 years. Throughout his life he served his profession, his university, the Winston-Salem community, and the state of North Carolina in many ways. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of almost 53 years, Jo Ann Martin Gustafson, his daughter and son-in-law, Frances Holbrook Gustafson and William F. Lyon of Charleston, SC, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. His two sisters Joan Clara Fuller and Jean Anne Klima predeceased him.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 18 at 1 p.m. at Forsyth Memorial Park, 3771 Yadkinville Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106. A celebration of life service will be held immediately following at Salem Funeral Home, 2951 Reynolda Rd. with a reception following at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of New River Trail, 360 Riverview Rd., Ivanhoe, VA 24350, Attn: Joe Elton (http://www.virginiaparks.org/donate#vsp-honor), or John Hopkins Inclusion Body Myositis Center, Development Office, Mason F. Lord Building, Center Tower, suite 358, 5200 Easter Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224(https://secure.jhu.edu/form/myositis). Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com.
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Jason Massey
April 24, 2024
I had ugly teeth . He said I was his worst patient ever . When he got done with me I was gorgeous .
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Thomas Sears Jr
March 30, 2023
Just saw obituary in SAO Information....greatly enjoyed interacting with him as a fellow orthodontist and very special western trip with Joanne and my now deceased wife, Sara.
Thomas Sears Jr
Judy Wood Hudson
December 12, 2022
I just heard of Dr. Gustafson's passing. I worked for him for 5 years during the 70's. Sending love and prayers to you during this time of sadness.
Emily J Robinson
December 1, 2022
Dr. Gustafson worked on my teeth back 37 years ago, he had some job with me as my teeth were horribly crooked, although every time I saw him he was super friendly & courteous! He got my teeth straight! Good man! Prayers to his Family at this difficult time! Blessings! Emily Robinson
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Sharon Bolling
November 19, 2022
Rest in peace, Dr. Gustafson. He was my son's orthodontist and did great work. My condolences and prayers for his family.
Sally Brown
November 18, 2022
Dr. Gustafson was my orthodontist 55 years ago and also my children. He was a sweet man. My condolences to his family.
Barb and Todd Lowenthal
November 18, 2022
JoJo,
We are sending love and hugs to you and the family as you honor Bruce today. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Lowenthal
Todd Lowenthal
Georgann
November 17, 2022
Jo Ann, thinking of you and sending you love in your loss of Bruce.
Darcy Mccurry
November 17, 2022
We were so honored to know him. God bless the family.
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