Gustafson, Oswald Herbert
Posted Oct 12, 2021 | 3:04 PM
Oswald Herbert Gustafson, resident of Bezanson, AB, formerly of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Bezanson, at the age of 71 years.
Oswald was born on March 12, 1950, in Berwyn, AB. He grew up on the farm with his family. He started out as a welder, truck driver, and then owned several businesses in the oilfield (Boyson, Micro-Kleen, Taz Total, and Thirfty Trader), as well as Consultant for Alliance Pipelines, Encana and CNRL. He also owned the pool hall in Fairview, AB.
Oswald was helpful, honest, kind, firm, loving, a jokester, and a storyteller. He was a father to his children, but a dad to many others, and a life coach.
Oswald enjoyed working, fishing, camping, family time, grandkids, woodworking, quadding, country drives, hunting in his early years, fly tying, and nature.
Oswald will be sadly missed by partner Marilyn; children: Brendan, Jackie (Dan), and Dori (Bernie); as well as grandchildren: Yvonne, Clara, Sarah, Chase, and Cole.
Oswald was predeceased by his wife Yvonne.
A Viewing will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 12:00 – 1:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave).
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 1:30pm, at Grande Prairie Cemetery )84th Ave and 112 St).
Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (10001 101 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0X9), or to an Animal Shelter of your choice.
Condolences may be sent by visiting
- Date : 2021-10-02
- Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta