Follows is an e-mail I received from Fred Davison, N6ZV, regarding the passing of S. M. "Gus" Gustafson.
Fred Davison wrote:
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Gus SK From: "S. M. Gustafson" avionham@juno.com To: fdavison@envenergy.com
I'm so sorry to have to tell you, Fred, but on Monday afternoon, 10/13, a heart attack took Gus. It was so quick, and he never regained consciousness. He'd been walking and talking, visiting with a friend we "happened" to meet at a rest stop in Osceola, Iowa. God's timing is perfect. Gus is at peace. And still seems to be right here with me....
We have SkyMed insurance, and they worked with the hospital back there and mortuaries (one in Osceola) to take care of everything. Gus's body is at Magner Mahony Funeral Home right now, and we hope to have a memorial service this weekend sometime, and I hope it can be at our church, First Christian, on Battles Rd.
I got back to Santa Maria last night, met by a son and daughter. The car will be driven back by a bonded driver.
God is merciful and loving,
Thank you for being a friend, Fred. Would you please do whatever is necessary to pass on the information? I left messages on Ernie Sloane's and Cliff Rush's answering machines, but can't do more right now. I don't know who ought to have Gus registered (is that the word?) as a Silent Key, but I'd sure appreciate someone's taking that responsibility for me.
blessings, Janie Gustafson