December 13, 2019. He was 85. Jim was born March 22, 1934 in Minneapolis,
Minnesota to his parents Walter and Winifred Gustafson. He graduated from the
University of California, Berkeley in 1957 with a BS in Metallurgical Engineering.
Jim married his wife Gloria in 1956, and they had 3 children; David, Katharin, and
Peter.
Upon graduating in 1957, Jim began working for Bethlehem Steel Corporation
where his talents quickly advanced him into various high level management
positions. He retired in 1986.
An avid sportsman, Jim had a passion for fishing, long distance running (he
completed the Western States 100 mile run in just under 28 hours at the age of 56),
golfing, and lawn bowling.
A remarkable man, loving husband and father, and friend, Jim was known for his
caring, kind, and insightful character, and he was often the first choice for those
seeking advice.
Jim is survived by his wife Gloria of Del Mesa Carmel, CA; his son David and his two
children, Grace and Griffin, of Mill Valley, CA; his daughter Katharin (David Roth)
and their two children, Stella and Lucas, of San Diego, CA; their son Peter (Kristin
Fontana) and their two children, Katya and Scott, of Ashland, OR; and his brother
Roger of Berkeley, CA.
A gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be forthcoming. Donations can be made to the
charity of your choice or the Del Mesa Carmel Appreciation Fund
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