Ernest L. Justason, 75, of Punta Gorda, FL died on February 10, 2009. He was born in Nashua, NH on July 12, 1933. Before retiring, he was an employee of Hammar Hardware and Hammar Hydraulic Div. for 28 years. Mr. Justason served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict between 1952 and 1956. In later years, he made his residence in Springfield, NH before moving to Punta Gorda in 2007.
He is survived by 3 sons: Thomas, Robert, and Eric Justason, one brother Irving Justason, 5 grandchildren and companion, Nancy Johnson of Punta Gorda. He was predeceased by his parents, Lyle and Simone Hebert Justason.
A Graveside service will be held on March 11, 2009 at the Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua, NH. Those so desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Special Olympics.