Obituary of Agnes Gustafson

June 13, 1931 – Swan River, Manitoba

December 16, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Agnes was born in Swan River, MB, on June 13, 1931, and passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 93 years, in Calgary, AB.

She was raised on her parents’ farm in Birch River, MB, with her sister and brothers until she met Bud, they married in July 1949, where they eventually settled in Swan River, MB. In 1951, they relocated to Calgary, AB, with their two daughters, and one more daughter and four sons joined the family.

Over the years, the family lived in Calgary, and DeWinton finally settled on the DeWinton Tree Farm in 1973, for the next 33 years, which was home to her. Here, she enjoyed a large vegetable garden, many different animals, including horses, deer, elk, zebra, caribou, sheep, flamingos, turkeys, ducks, etc., and long walks with her dogs and cats.

Agnes’ greatest joy was when her family and friends dropped in on the farm for a visit, and she spoiled them with her amazing baked goods such as cinnamon buns, pies, and cookies with a cup of coffee.

Her hobbies over the years included baking, gardening, golfing, ceramics, and creating paper tole art. She also enjoyed her time with her birthday group from the DeWinton area, of which she was the last member.

Agnes is survived by her daughters, Donna Braun, and Kim Gustafson (Bob); her sons, Milton (Diane) Gustafson, Al (Vicki) Gustafson, and Evert (Janet) Gustafson; her daughter-in-law Debbie Gustafson, her seven granddaughters, seven grandsons, 29 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

Agnes’ son, Rick Gustafson, also passed away this year on May 30, 2024. 

She was predeceased by her mom and dad, James and Lulu Malley; husband Bud, daughter Linda Hunt, son Rick Gustafson, great-grandson William Hunt, two brothers, Sam and George; sister Louise, as well as her mother and father-in-law, her sister-in-law, and her brothers-in-law.

The family will be holding a private service and ask if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Ronald McDonald House, 111 W Campus Pl, Calgary, AB, Telephone: (403) 240-3000, Website: www.rmhcalberta.org or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14^th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Agnes’ family here.

In living memory of Agnes Gustafson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes. Telephone: 403-256-9575.