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Gary Gustafson Obituary

Gary passed away suddenly June 6, 2017, at age 68 after a massive heart attack. He grew up in Manhattan Beach, California where he graduated from Aviation High School. He also studied at El Camino College, then at Long Beach State. Gary worked for many years at Hughes Aircraft and eventually retired to Pismo Beach, then to Grover Beach. Gary was always a kid at heart, a puppeteer, clown and punster. He and his friends appeared in parades and events from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo, entertaining kids and adults alike. Gary is survived by his sister, Sharon; niece, Erika (Scott) Faucher and their children, Sean and Alexandra; niece, Jenna; and his sister, Lynn. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Aurelis Gustafson. A memorial service for Gary will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the New Life Community Church in Pismo Beach with a reception to follow. All are welcome. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jun. 15, 2017.

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Robert Hilliard

June 25, 2017

I'll miss you very much, Gary. You were a good friend for a lot of years.

Frank Lazarony

June 18, 2017

Another good man has left us too soon. RIP

YOU WERE SO PROUD OF YOUR COLLECTION OF AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION AND YOU ALWAYS GRACIOUSLY SHARED THOSE TREASURES AT OUR REUNIONS.

June 16, 2017

Pam Hrdlicka

June 15, 2017

Gary I'm sure you know my husband George Hrdlicka who I bet is already up there with you joking around having fun with you in heaven God bless the family as you know as I do he is with God and in very good hands that's what gets me thru all this stuff and it will for you all my love to you all ..

Karen (Goebel) Skaff

June 15, 2017

Sincere condolences to Gary's friends and family. Life is so precious, and we were blessed to have Gary as a classmate and friend.

Carol (Jackson) Peterson

June 15, 2017

Gary, may you rest in peace. To the family, may your heavy hearts lessen in the near future.

Jean & Beverly Flemion

June 15, 2017

RIP Gary. You have gone on to your reward. You provided much joy to others. You will be missed.

June 15, 2017

I enjoyed our chats and loved your love of Aviation ... Rest in Peace Gary

MARGARET (MAGGIE) MATHESON (DOCKTER)

June 15, 2017

GARY -MAY YOUR SMILE BRIGHTEN HEAVEN. YOU WERE COMMITTED TO HAPPINESS, JOY AND INSPIRING YOUR COMMUNITY, CHURCH, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATES. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVERMORE. PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY.

GARY ENJOYED OUR CLASS REUNION IN AUGUST 2016. IT WAS GREAT TO VISIT WITH HIM.

MARGARET (MAGGIE) MATHESON (DOCKTER)

June 15, 2017

AVIATION FALCONS -GARY WAS ONE OF THE BEST.

MARGARET (MAGGIE) MATHESON (DOCKTER)

June 15, 2017

OUR AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966 SURE WILL MISS YOU GARY. YOU WERE OUR NUMBER ONE CHEERLEADER. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE BEST UPDATES ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF OUR CLASSMATES OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I GOT TO VISIT WITH YOU LAST AUGUST AT OUR 50TH CLASS REUNION. YOU REALLY LOVED AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU. FOREVERMORE YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS. SENDING PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOUR BELOVED FAMILY.

Jan Evans

June 15, 2017

Gary, my Friday's at work were brighter because of you. I will miss your smiles, jokes and never-ending teasing when you would faithfully show up for your volunteer duties at church. Heaven is a happier place now that you're there. P.S. The pipe cleaner flag you made me is still on display on my desk where it will remain! Bless you Gary!

June 15, 2017

My condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is sorrow moment that it can't be described but knowing that our God have them in his memory because they are precious at his eyes give us comfort. Psalms 116:15

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