Todd Ronald Gunn

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Putnam City North High School University of Oklahoma

Todd Gunn Obituary

Todd Ronald Gunn 1965 ~ 2005 Todd Ronald Gunn cast off his earthly bowlines Saturday, April 2, 2005. He was born in Mountain View, California, February 4, 1965. He lived in California, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas. He traveled the world and landed in Austin, Texas. Todd graduated from Oklahoma University in 1988 with a double degree in Engineering/Physics. He also received two Masters Degrees: Business/Statistics, with partial degree studies in Medicine. Todd worked as a contractor for NASA's Johnson Space Center for five years. He worked on many Payloads for the Space Shuttle, including the Hubble Telescope. His final position was in Austin as Systems Architect at Hewlett Packard. He was involved with a sailing club, running club and was an active marathoner. He was a host to friends joining in for music on his guitar and banjo at his home. He was preceded in death by his brother, Troy William Gunn, his father, Frank William Gunn, his great-grandparents, Albert and Beatrice Peck, grandparents, Roy Eric Olofson and Thelma Peck Olofson, Roy Walter Gunn and Ruby Kooyman Gunn, grandmother, Hazel B. Weitz, his aunt, Eileen Gunn Zander and his stepfather, Glenn A. Burroughs. He is survived by his mother, Marie Gunn Burroughs; his sister, Traci Ann Gunn; his "other mother," Yvonne J. Gunn; his "other father," Tom Bebo Stepanski; and treasured aunts, uncles and cousins in Salt Lake City and Phoenix, whom he visited enjoying meals, good talks, and great fishing. Private services were held at his home on Sunday, April 3, 2005. In lieu of flowers, please support the people that supported Todd on his final journey: Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin Texas 78759. So, so long Captain Gunn - you tower of a man You'll be missed far and wide - the Mojave to Sudan. We'll keep watch for your new vessel, And we'll remember you my brother, We'll take comfort in the memories we share with each other. And I'll never meet another gent quite of your stature, Til the day I'm sent off by the Great Dispatcher. Sail on, Mr. Gunn - til the day has run late. O captain . . . My captain . . . you were a bloody unparalleled mate. By friend Rob Rich

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Todd Gunn

8 Entries

Helen Bishop

May 17, 2005

I am saddened to hear about Todd's death. I have not seen him since college, but I will never forget him! He was a big part of my high school/college memories! He will surely be missed by many.

Ellen Kamp Capalungan

April 16, 2005

I was so sad to hear of Todd's passing. My heart goes out to his family. As others have written here, Todd truly was a remarkable and unusually gifted person. I remember the day he came into our grade school classroom, the "new kid from California". I remember him reciting a really hard part in a school play back in grade school, I think he was Lyndon Johnson (I'm sure he was the only kid who could memorize the part and understand what he was saying.) Then I remember him as the high school athlete and star student. And I remember seeing him on his boat once at that age, I think a mutual friend (maybe Mary Byrd or who was it?) took me there and I saw how much he loved being out there on his boat. I think one of the things that was unusual about Todd was that he didn’t seem to have a bit of ego, despite being so outstanding in so many areas. He made everyone feel included. He was incredibly smart and talented, but what stands out in my mind most about him is his gentle manner and his kindness. God bless you, Todd, and your family.

Jerry Akin

April 13, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear of Todd's passing. We went through school together from Jr. High to College. Hundreds of great memories from Todd chipping and swallowing his front tooth in a P.C. North pie eating contest to days out on lake Hefner on his sailboat Pop's Keg to many a night at the Beta frat house. Most brilliant person I ever met. May he rest in peace and have endless Monty Python reruns to watch.

Jerry Akin -Kai- 1935

De Greer

April 13, 2005

Todd was a leader in our school, academically, and on our athletic teams, football and wrestling. I was always amazed at how smart Todd was in school. I remember that Todd was the first person in our school that mastered the rubic's cube. He was an inspiration to me in some ways. Sincerely, Lawrence "De" Greer, Hefner Jr. High, Putnam City North and Oklahoma University classmate.

Cheryl Breeze Kerr

April 13, 2005

Todd was one of the most brilliant people I ever knew. Those Todd met throughout his journey on earth will miss him. J.D and I are saddened by Todd's passing and both have fond memories of him from high school and college. Todd was truly a unique treasure.

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