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Bernard Gustafson Obituary
A retired Air Force Lt. Colonel of 28 years, Ben / Gus / Corky's military career began with a ROTC commitment in his undergraduate years at University of North Dakota. He was a pilot in his early days with the Air Force and also spent time as an air traffic controller at Denver's Stapleton airport, with the
Army Corps of Engineers in California and with the U.S. postal service as a mail carrier. He was scheduled to go to work for NASA in Houston when he was recalled during the Bay of Pigs invasion and the rest is history.
Gus was known for his big smile, affable personality and
never ending love for a good conversation, hockey game or car show! He will be forever loved and missed by those who knew him.
Gus is survived by his two daughters - Gail & Erika, the
girl's mother Kay, his sister Lorna, his partner June and many grandkids, great grandkids, nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21st at 11:00 AM followed by A Memorial Service to celebrate Gus's life at 12:00 PM at Swan Law Funeral Directors at 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 with a reception immediately following. Gus will be interred with full military honors at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado on
Friday, September 26, 2014 at 12:15 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ben & Ruth Gustafson Continuing Education Endowment @ the UND Foundation, 3501 University Avenue, Stop 8157, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8157.
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John Lee
December 9, 2014
Gus, you were a great friend for over 50 years ever since graduating from UND in 1954. Both of us finished our Air Force careers and retired to Colorado Springs where we went to many UND vs Colorado College hockey games. I will not soon forget the good times we shared. May fair skies and favorable winds follow you to your eternal resting place.
Noreen Corell Gent
September 24, 2014
What a great tribute to Corky? We loved reading it. Great pictures.
Vern hand a great time talking about old cars and Uncle Ben when he stopped in. I made Corky a fish supper. Enjoyed a brandy or two and visited for a few hours.
I wish we could have been there. Our thoughts.are with you all. He was a great cousin. Your cousin Noreen & Vern
George Bondor
September 23, 2014
I did not know Gus. He probably transferred from Minot AFB before I got there in 1969. From the pictures I wish I had known him. It is obvious he enjoyed life to its fullest.
George S. Bondor,Jr.
Jerry Roebke
September 23, 2014
Gus it was a pleasure to have known you.
May you have Clear Sky.
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Stanley Butcher
September 21, 2014
We will miss that big smile and hearty laugh. Fly high and straight, old friend.
Hugh McColl
September 21, 2014
We will always remember "Gus" and family. The girls were visiting often, and welcomed to have such serious topics to reflect on with them.
Gus was a friend to all,and ready to share his treasures as he seemed to always have the "inside scoop" on things!
I for one always looked for any opportunity to talk with him. I miss him, the friendly Gus from accross Tangley Rd.
September 21, 2014
Love and prayers to your family ! Jim and Carole Greenlaw
Mike Connor
September 21, 2014
Tho having never met 'Ben' I was fortunate enough to have Josephine for my geometry & home room teacher at Central High in Devils Lake, ND 1959-61....she often spoke with pride of 'my brother Ben' using him as an example of good citizenship to all of her students....my sympathies to his family,
Mike Connor, Starkweather, ND
September 21, 2014
Sometimes there are no words...this is one of those times. Very lovely good neighbors to us on Tangley Road at Minot AFB, ND. Will miss Gus.
My sympathy,
Judy Schuur
Millersville, MD
September 20, 2014
LORNA, Sorry for your loss. Rod & I just read about his passing inThe G.F.Herald.
W e live in Parker, Co.2 hrs. North of the Springs. Please extend our sympathies to the rest of his family.
David Shaw
September 20, 2014
What a great photo gallery. I'll miss Gus! Much love to all of you.
Nina Morris
September 19, 2014
Condolences to the family and friends. He will be missed by us all. Every time I see a polished, shiny car, especially the big finned Cadillac from the late 1950's, I think of Uncle Gus and how he enjoyed maintaining his beautiful automobiles.
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