Joan Marie Gustin

Joan Marie Gustin, known fondly as Joanie to all, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, at the age of 82 in Colorado Springs. She was born in 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Kenneth and Rosemarie Renz.

She was a devoted wife to her husband of 32 years, Tom, a rock of support and a wellspring of joy, together forging a partnership that stood as a testament to the power of love and mutual respect.

Her Brother, Thomas Renz (TR) of Erie, PA/Cape Coral FL, shared with her an unbreakable bond, a connection that was nurtured by shared memories and an enduring family legacy.

The proud Mother of son’s Brian Livingstone (wife Ashleigh), Kevin Livingstone (fiancé Mercie), and daughter Michele Intermill.

Grandma to Brooke, Breanna, Paige, Rowan, and great-grandma to Keagan, Beckett, and Callahan, roles that she cherished with every fiber of her being.

Joanie's legacy is not simply in the memories she leaves behind, but in the example, she set for how to live a life of love, purpose, and passion.

Our Angel on Earth, a beautiful spirit, her gentle laughter and loving embrace made life beautiful. She was the heartbeat of her family, pouring her heart into nurturing us, her love and endless river of warmth and care. Her wisdom and compassion shaped us, her unwavering support was our anchor.

She had a rare gift - The ability to truly listen. Whether in times of joy or hardship, she offered a quiet presence and heartfelt advice that came from a place of deep love, wisdom, and compassion. More than just words, she gave people the feeling of being heard and provided healing. She offered guidance not to change others, but to lift them, gently and sincerely. She is someone who brought peace into the lives of others simply by being who she was. Her radiant smile, warm as sunlight and boundless kindness touched every soul she met.

Though she’s left this world, her strength and her smile still light’s our path, a cherished memory, eternally loved and never forgotten. As we celebrate Joanie's life, let us carry forward her faith, kind spirit, and her boundless love. She always looked at things with a grateful, positive attitude. In her own words she would say, “God is giving me another adventure, that’s for sure.”

A remembrance of life gathering to celebrate Joan’s life will be held on October 7th 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude’s hospital She will be DEEPLY missed by all who knew her.