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MaryAnn Gustafson
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MaryAnn, of Sun City West, AZ died January 16, 2020. MaryAnn was born in Wellsburg, WV on July 24, 1936 to Peter and Anna Bokulich. The family moved to Harper Woods, MI where she was raised and went to school.
After graduating from high school MaryAnn attended Central Michigan University where she met and married Melvin E. Gustafson, an Army officer. Together they had four children: Leah, Melanie, Marjorie and Eric. The family lived in many locations because of Mel’s army career before retiring to Laramie, WY. They retired again to Sun City West, AZ where they continued to enjoy their love of travel.
MaryAnn is survived by her children, Leah (Kit), Melanie (David), Marjorie (David) and Eric Gustafson, her two grandchildren Catherine and Michael. Also, by her sister Carolyn (Ed) and brother Paul and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and other family members.
MaryAnn was preceded in in death by her loving husband, Mel, her parents, Paul and Anna, and her son Eric’s partner Thomas.
Internment was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, where she joined Mel. Please join MaryAnn’s family in sharing memories, pictures or videos on her tribute wall at www.caminodelsol.com.
