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Roy Gustafson Obituary

Roy D. GUSTAFSON Age 71, born July 13, 1935 in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully at his home in Seattle on Oct. 25, 2006. He is survived by Marilyn, his beloved wife of 45 years; his children, Tami (David) Horiuchi and Todd, both of Seattle; his brother, Harold (Lynn) of Seattle; his grandchildren, Julianna and Elise; and many nieces and nephews. Roy worked for 30 years at The Seattle Times, both as a paper carrier and District Advisor. He was a member of Queen City Yacht Club and the Swedish Cultural Center and enjoyed boating, music, and theater. Viewing at Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home (2003 NW 57th, Seattle) on Monday, October 30th from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Graveside Service at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery, (11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle) on Tuesday, October 31st, at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the American Parkinson Disease Association or Providence Hospice.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2006.

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Laurel Beck

November 7, 2006

Dear Marilyn,
I am thinking of you and your loss. I was saddened to come back to work, and find the message about Roy's passing. I'm sorry I missed his service, I would've liked to be there.

Anne Guthrie

November 2, 2006

Dear Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. It has been a pleasure to know you both these past few years.
My thoughts are with you-

ingrid wiltse

October 29, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.it has been an honor to know you, even for such a short time... what a fun filled person...

Maria Linde

October 28, 2006

Dear Marilyn and Family,

Please accept my sympathy in your loss.
A treasured memory of Roy is how he looked when he skippered his boat down Lake Washington, a sweet smile on his face, confident and in charge.
May God be with you always.

Respectfully,

Maria Linde

Dianna Storey

October 28, 2006

To Marilyn & Family,
We have so many wonderful memories of Roy. He was a wonderful man and a dear neighbor. Mom sends you all her love and prayers and Mark & I do as well.
Sincerely,
Dianna Storey

Sharon and Bob Hardy

October 27, 2006

Hi Marilyn..
Our love and prayers are with you and your family. We had called Roy before we left for Arizona, and had a nice visit, for which we are very grateful. Time seems to pass by so quickly and we cherish all those good memories we had so many years ago.

Chuck and Pat Lundgren

October 27, 2006

Our sympathy to Roy's family. He was such a fun loving guy when we all young together.

Lynn Self

October 27, 2006

To Marilyn and family,
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. We have missed you both at class reunions. His smiling face will be missed among us. May all your happy memories and times as a family comfort you now in your loss.
A fellow classmate of Roys,
Marilyn "Lynn" (Henkle) Self

Jim Hill

October 27, 2006

My sympathy to the family and old close friends Harold and Lynn.

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