Edwin Louis Gustafson
Edwin (Ed) Gustafson passed away on May 18, 2023 (The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven) at the age of 85. He was born on November 19, 1937 in The Dalles, Oregon to Oscar Gustafson and Ardis Kelly Gustafson.
He attended St. Mary’s Academy School in The Dalles through his elementary years and through his high school years he attended The Dalles High School. Ed completed his education at Oregon State College (now known as Oregon State University) majoring in agriculture and business. His working career included insurance and banking.
After his retirement, Ed filled his days with volunteer work that was primarily centered on his church. He was also an avid hunter and participated in the annual Game Dinner. Ed was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.
Ed is survived by his wife Barbara and their daughter Leanne, sister Alice Anne, brother Bill (Kathy), and many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his son Scott Gustafson.
Some people come into our lives
and quickly go like the waves
briefly touching the shore.
Some people stay for awhile,
and give us a deeper understanding of
what is truly important in life,
They touch our souls
We gain stregnth from the footprints
they have left on our hearts,
and we will never be the same.
Contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus.
Service Information
Service Information
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 10:30 am
End Time: 12:30 pm
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
Address:
Rosary service on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Reception to follow.
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
Address:
Rosary service on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Reception to follow.
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Judy Fulton Elston posted on 8/11/23
Ed's family and my family have been friends for too many years to count. Ed and I had kept in touch, especially in recent years, and mostly in regard to our high school reunions as he was involved in the planning in recent years especially. Ed will be missed, and he will be remembered as being soft spoken but always a personable guy and always with a smile on his face. He was a friend of many years and he cared deeply for his family and his friends. He always had time to visit when he would call me, usually re: DHS reunions, etc. He had a big heart and we had even planned to get together to drive to see another member of our high school class, who had also been a student at St. Mary's with Ed. Sadly his health problems prevented us from getting that done, but it was something he wanted to do. He and Maria attended St. Mary's Academy in The Dalles, Oregon together until high school when they (and several others) transferred to The Dalles High School for their high school years and graduation. Ed will be missed by many and remembered for his dedication to the many friendships that he had, including early on at St. Mary's and also The Dalles High School. A special guy that will be remembered with a smile.