- Shirley Gustafson, 68, of Bismarck passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at Provena USMC in Danville. She was born on May 9, 1939, the daughter of Robert and Helen Johnson Cunningham. Both are deceased.
On Feb. 7, 1960, Shirley married Robert 'Bob' Gustafson at Farmers Chapel Church in Danville. He survives along with their two children: Doug Gustafson of Georgetown and Vicki (Clay) Hacker of Eminence, Ind. Shirley is also survived by her four grandchildren; Gracie Gustafson, and Kyle, Jared and Wade Hacker. Also surviving are her two sisters; Kathryn (Bill) Johnson of Danville, and Beverly (Jim) Zorns of Danville.
Shirley was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of the Farmers Chapel Church in Danville, and recently she and Bob celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on Feb. 7, of this year. She enjoyed camping, mushroom hunting, attending sporting events, church activities and gospel sings. Shirley was known for living her entire life on Shake Rag Road in Bismarck and her loving smile. She cherished her time with her family and friends, and will be missed by all that knew her.
A celebration of the Life of Shirley Gustafson is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sunset's Community Life and Tribute Center, (formerly Lakeside-Barrick) located at 3550 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. Pastor Glen Huffman will officiate. Final resting place will be at the Danville National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 3940 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's name to the Farmers Chapel Building Fund or the Farmers Chapel Women's Missionary. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Published on February 11, 2008
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1939 - 2008 (68 years)
