JOHN OLAF GUSTAFSON

John Olaf Gustafson, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 12, 2004 at his home.
John was born July 10, 1938 in Stratton, Ont. and was raised there. In 1963, he moved to Atikokan, Ont., until he moved to Fort Frances in 1994.
He spent most of his life working in the bush for Mando and Great Lakes, and later purchased his own equipment. At one time, he worked as a police officer in Saskatoon, Sask.
Presently, he had been working at Weech-It-Te-Win and working as a taxi driver for North Air Taxi.
He had a great love for animals and gardening, and always was seen working in his garden or feeding the neighbouring pets. His greatest enjoyment was travelling, and often was busy on the highways heading to Kenora or to the Stratton area.
He enjoyed life to the simplest and always was putting other people before himself, often going without so others could.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfonse and Emma Gustafson; brothers, Gilbert, Edward, and Alver Gustafson; sister, Edith Thompson; and son-in-law, Bentley McDonald.
John is survived by his daughter, Jo-Anne Gustafson of Kenora, Ont., and three grandchildren, Joven, Brian, and Daniel of Kenora, Ont.; one son, Neil Gustafson (Cathy Thompson) of Kenora, Ont.; one sister, Orla Miller (Tom) of Nakusp, B.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Stratton, Ont., with Pastor Carolyn Kreger from the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Honourary pallbearers will be Jack Gustafson, Chuck Gustafson, Mick Gustafson, John Miller, Elton Pollard, and Rodney Salchert.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice.