Memories of John Joseph Gustafson

Gary and Cyndy Morrow

Gary and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love, Gary and Cyndy Morrow

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Carolyn E. Bohan

In honor of Jack Bohan and Chris Bohan who died way too young like John. Blessings to your family and to you Dear Debbie. Carol

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Gary and Tommy M Warner

Tommy and I pray for the Gustafson family to receive God's peace and comfort at this time of grief. John was my Brother in Christ and my closest friend. Our trips to Israel and hunting trip to Utah in 2023 are filled with wonderful memories of John and I will cherish them forever. John was a man with a strong Christian character based upon biblical principles. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who set a strong example for his children to follow. He loved his family and there is no one that I had more respect for than John. There is a big void in my heart and I will miss him deeply. Gary Warner

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Lori Combs

We are so sorry for the loss of your dear husband/father John. We have so many wonderful memories of times spent with John at our family gatherings. We will always remember him and all of you in our prayers. We love you.

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Gloria Beltran

Debbie, our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family. We had planned on attending but unfortunately both me and my mom have been sick. We will watch the virtual feed. Our hearts are with you.

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Peter Mahoney

John was my friend, classmate & my brother in Jesus Christ;; he will be truly missed- God Bless and Condolences 💐 to the Family- Rest In Peace my dear friend ✝️🇺🇸🙏

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Kip Walter

John and i worked together at DeMar heating we both had power wagons i still have mine we took them out mud bogging once went through a really deep pit i made it through but John got stuck in the bottom and of corse i laughed my tail off at him the mud was around 4 feet deep i have a Power take off wench on my truck so i gave him the hook and said sick um John it was so funny still make me laugh i pulled him out and off we went he was really great will people and i had tried to get in touch with him for many years after i moved back home to Bend Oregon Randy Newman sent me this link so to Johns family i am so sorry for your loss i have thought of him often over the years the last time i saw him he had dark hair with a little salt mixed in so it looks like he lost all the pepper in the photo i hadn't spoken to him for 33 years but the time will come when i can again when we go Home to our father in heaven

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Joshua Zz

2023, Jerusalem, Israel

Holy Land Trip — with Cousin Joe, Uncle John, Cousin Josh and Aunt Debbie

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Joshua Zz

ברוך אתה יה אלוהינו מלך העולם, דיין האמת

Uncle John was one of my favorite uncles.

A man of integrity with a heart of gold. A sensitive soul with an aura of warmth, kindness and love that radiated from his face and was easily felt in his generous hug.

Amongst my favorite memories, which include meeting up for coffee at a diner in Clovis many moons ago, is the most recent one captured in this image above, which happens to be the last time I had the pleasure of seeing him in person.

Here we are, with my beautiful Aunt Debbie and dear cousin Joe, just months ago... Saying farewell one early spring afternoon as the sun was about to set in the Holy City of Jerusalem. At the time, I did not know it would be the last time, but it is a fitting final memory of a life that I had the great honor of having shared meaningful encounters with.

His trip to Israel was something that we had spoken about for years and I had the pleasure, in recent years, of helping him plan that trip by offering "local" insights and suggestions. A memory that I will always cherish was the day I spent, the last day of his Holy Land trip, giving a whirlwind guided "tour" of the Old City of Jerusalem, before escorting him and family back to the hotel, just in time to catch the shuttle for the return flight to the US.

I know that he really enjoyed the trip to Israel and that it was something that he had longed to do for some time. Intriguingly, it so happens that, here in Jerusalem, the hour he passed away was also the last day of Channuka, a holiday that celebrates how, in the hands of a righteous person, a single sacred candle can miraculously conquer the powers of darkness and bring God's transformative illumination to a world in need.

Uncle John was just such a person, a man devoted to the truth and to bringing restoration to souls in need of God's transformational love.

In Israel, the day he passed was not only the final day of Channuka, when the greatest number of candles are lit, but it also happened to be the Sabbath's Eve, the day that all work ceases and everyone prepares to enter the rest that God set aside for mankind to enjoy and feast in His Presence.

Nothing is coincidence in life and the steps of a righteous man are ordered of God. So, it's no surprise really that Uncle John completed his mission on Channuka's brightest day of illumination, which also was the day of transitioning into Sabbath rest.

Seems a clear message from Heaven saying, "Well done, son. Come on home."

As the old Irish proverb says: "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back and may God hold you in the cup of His hand."

Godspeed to you Uncle John in your ongoing travels in that far country where you now find yourself.

And as the even more ancient Hebrew blessing says:

"May God bless you and guard you. May God shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you. May God turn His countenance toward you and grant you peace."

With Great Affection, Your Nephew,

Joshua

Jerusalem, 11 Tevet, 5784

ברוך אתה יה אלוהינו מלך העולם, דיין האמת

Uncle John was one of my favorite uncles.

A man of integrity... Read more with a heart of gold. A sensitive soul with an aura of warmth, kindness and love that radiated from his face and was easily felt in his generous hug.

Amongst my favorite memories, which include meeting up for coffee at a diner in Clovis many moons ago, is the most recent one captured in this image above, which happens to be the last time I had the pleasure of seeing him in person.

Here we are, with my beautiful Aunt Debbie and dear cousin Joe, just months ago... Saying farewell one early spring afternoon as the sun was about to set in the Holy City of Jerusalem. At the time, I did not know it would be the last time, but it is a fitting final memory of a life that I had the great honor of having shared meaningful encounters with.

His trip to Israel was something that we had spoken about for years and I had the pleasure, in recent years, of helping him plan that trip by offering "local" insights and suggestions. A memory that I will always cherish was the day I spent, the last day of his Holy Land trip, giving a whirlwind guided "tour" of the Old City of Jerusalem, before escorting him and family back to the hotel, just in time to catch the shuttle for the return flight to the US.

I know that he really enjoyed the trip to Israel and that it was something that he had longed to do for some time. Intriguingly, it so happens that, here in Jerusalem, the hour he passed away was also the last day of Channuka, a holiday that celebrates how, in the hands of a righteous person, a single sacred candle can miraculously conquer the powers of darkness and bring God's transformative illumination to a world in need.

Uncle John was just such a person, a man devoted to the truth and to bringing restoration to souls in need of God's transformational love.

In Israel, the day he passed was not only the final day of Channuka, when the greatest number of candles are lit, but it also happened to be the Sabbath's Eve, the day that all work ceases and everyone prepares to enter the rest that God set aside for mankind to enjoy and feast in His Presence.

Nothing is coincidence in life and the steps of a righteous man are ordered of God. So, it's no surprise really that Uncle John completed his mission on Channuka's brightest day of illumination, which also was the day of transitioning into Sabbath rest.

Seems a clear message from Heaven saying, "Well done, son. Come on home."

As the old Irish proverb says: "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back and may God hold you in the cup of His hand."

Godspeed to you Uncle John in your ongoing travels in that far country where you now find yourself.

And as the even more ancient Hebrew blessing says:

"May God bless you and guard you. May God shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you. May God turn His countenance toward you and grant you peace."

With Great Affection, Your Nephew,

Joshua

Jerusalem, 11 Tevet, 5784 Read less ברוך אתה יה אלוהינו מלך העולם, דיין האמת

Uncle John was one of my favorite uncles.

A man of integrity with a heart of gold.... Read more A sensitive soul with an aura of warmth, kindness and love that radiated from his face and was easily felt in his generous hug.

Amongst my favorite memories, which include meeting up for coffee at a diner in Clovis many moons ago, is the most recent one captured in this image above, which happens to be the last time I had the pleasure of seeing him in person.

Here we are, with my beautiful Aunt Debbie and dear cousin Joe, just months ago... Saying farewell one early spring afternoon as the sun was about to set in the Holy City of Jerusalem. At the time, I did not know it would be the last time, but it is a fitting final memory of a life that I had the great honor of having shared meaningful encounters with.

His trip to Israel was something that we had spoken about for years and I had the pleasure, in recent years, of helping him plan that trip by offering "local" insights and suggestions. A memory that I will always cherish was the day I spent, the last day of his Holy Land trip, giving a whirlwind guided "tour" of the Old City of Jerusalem, before escorting him and family back to the hotel, just in time to catch the shuttle for the return flight to the US.

I know that he really enjoyed the trip to Israel and that it was something that he had longed to do for some time. Intriguingly, it so happens that, here in Jerusalem, the hour he passed away was also the last day of Channuka, a holiday that celebrates how, in the hands of a righteous person, a single sacred candle can miraculously conquer the powers of darkness and bring God's transformative illumination to a world in need.

Uncle John was just such a person, a man devoted to the truth and to bringing restoration to souls in need of God's transformational love.

In Israel, the day he passed was not only the final day of Channuka, when the greatest number of candles are lit, but it also happened to be the Sabbath's Eve, the day that all work ceases and everyone prepares to enter the rest that God set aside for mankind to enjoy and feast in His Presence.

Nothing is coincidence in life and the steps of a righteous man are ordered of God. So, it's no surprise really that Uncle John completed his mission on Channuka's brightest day of illumination, which also was the day of transitioning into Sabbath rest.

Seems a clear message from Heaven saying, "Well done, son. Come on home."

As the old Irish proverb says: "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back and may God hold you in the cup of His hand."

Godspeed to you Uncle John in your ongoing travels in that far country where you now find yourself.

And as the even more ancient Hebrew blessing says:

"May God bless you and guard you. May God shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you. May God turn His countenance toward you and grant you peace."

With Great Affection, Your Nephew,

Joshua

Jerusalem, 11 Tevet, 5784 Read less ברוך אתה יה אלוהינו מלך העולם, דיין האמת

Uncle John... Read more was one of my favorite uncles.

A man of integrity with a heart of gold. A sensitive soul with an aura of warmth, kindness and love that radiated from his face and was easily felt in his generous hug.

Amongst my favorite memories, which include meeting up for coffee at a diner in Clovis many moons ago, is the most recent one captured in this image above, which happens to be the last time I had the pleasure of seeing him in person.

Here we are, with my beautiful Aunt Debbie and dear cousin Joe, just months ago... Saying farewell one early spring afternoon as the sun was about to set in the Holy City of Jerusalem. At the time, I did not know it would be the last time, but it is a fitting final memory of a life that I had the great honor of having shared meaningful encounters with.

His trip to Israel was something that we had spoken about for years and I had the pleasure, in recent years, of helping him plan that trip by offering "local" insights and suggestions. A memory that I will always cherish was the day I spent, the last day of his Holy Land trip, giving a whirlwind guided "tour" of the Old City of Jerusalem, before escorting him and family back to the hotel, just in time to catch the shuttle for the return flight to the US.

I know that he really enjoyed the trip to Israel and that it was something that he had longed to do for some time. Intriguingly, it so happens that, here in Jerusalem, the hour he passed away was also the last day of Channuka, a holiday that celebrates how, in the hands of a righteous person, a single sacred candle can miraculously conquer the powers of darkness and bring God's transformative illumination to a world in need.

Uncle John was just such a person, a man devoted to the truth and to bringing restoration to souls in need of God's transformational love.

In Israel, the day he passed was not only the final day of Channuka, when the greatest number of candles are lit, but it also happened to be the Sabbath's Eve, the day that all work ceases and everyone prepares to enter the rest that God set aside for mankind to enjoy and feast in His Presence.

Nothing is coincidence in life and the steps of a righteous man are ordered of God. So, it's no surprise really that Uncle John completed his mission on Channuka's brightest day of illumination, which also was the day of transitioning into Sabbath rest.

Seems a clear message from Heaven saying, "Well done, son. Come on home."

As the old Irish proverb says: "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back and may God hold you in the cup of His hand."

Godspeed to you Uncle John in your ongoing travels in that far country where you now find yourself.

And as the even more ancient Hebrew blessing says:

"May God bless you and guard you. May God shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you. May God turn His countenance toward you and grant you peace."

With Great Affection, Your Nephew,

Joshua

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