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Douglas Gustafson Obituary

Gustafson, Douglas R Loving Husband, Father, Brother & Grandfather Doug was born October 2, 1947 and died April 25, 2009 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond & Marion; in-laws, Arthur Coleman and Florence Coleman; and grandchild. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Janet; his beloved sons, Eric & Matt (fiancé, Deanne Grau); grandchildren, Haley & Layne; sister, Janine (Gerald) Gaboury; also many loving family & friends. Douglas was a retired Qwest employee. Funeral Service 11 AM Wednesday at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 7600 Cahill Ave. IGH. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Also 10-11 AM prior to the service at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials Preferred. His family would like to thank his Hospice caregivers, Patty Spencer & Krista Wendal for their kindness and compassion during Doug's illness. You were our angel and we will never forget you. 651-455-2035






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Published by Pioneer Press from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2009.

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Paul and LeAnn Ellingson

April 30, 2009

Jan and family- We are thinking of you during this time of sadness. May God bless you.

wayne coleman

April 29, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill & Linda Rieman

April 29, 2009

Dear Jan and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Randi & Jovanny Buchholz

April 29, 2009

Mrs. G and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Maria Holmgren

April 29, 2009

I was so sad to hear of your loss. I worked with Doug for many years and missed him after he retired. It was apparent how much his family meant to him, as we shared stories over the years. He was great to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Becky Brezniak

April 28, 2009

Jan,Matt,DeDe,Eric & Family-
We are so sad to hear the loss of Doug. He was a great person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if you need anything.
Nathan and Becky Brezniak

Heidi Hansen

April 27, 2009

Mrs G, Matt, Eric, and family,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Heidi, Jerry, Ella and Isaac Hansen

Jason and Sara Swanson

April 27, 2009

Jan, Eric, and Matt
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Doug. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Grauel

April 27, 2009

Jan:
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time. He was a good man, who will be greatly missed. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love, Link & Fred

April 27, 2009

Mrs Jan G,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love You,
Sara Steffen.

Patty and Dave Hagen

April 27, 2009

Jan,
We were so sorry to hear about Doug. Our thoughts are with you.

Kim Kincade

April 27, 2009

Jan, Eric, Matt, De and family,

I am so sorry for your loss of Doug. Bask in the happy memories with much love and prayers.

Diana Gravem

April 26, 2009

Jan, Eric, Matt,

I am so sorry to read of the loss of Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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