Charlene E. Gustin (Everist) on July 25, 2018 was greeted in heaven by her parents, Beryl and Bertha (Ott) Everist, her granddaugher Catherine Rose Hushka, and many other loving family members. Never did a day go by that Charlene did not have a welcoming smile and pleasant greeting for everyone she had contact with. Her positive attitude was contagious for everyone around her. Charlene would do anything for anybody and was beloved by her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. Charlene is survived by her husband, Douglas E. Gustin, of over 50 years, two daughters, Amy (Jeff) Kelly and Carrie (Jim) Hushka, 5 grandchildren, Emma, Dillon, Stephen, Henry and Jude, identical twin sister Sharon Moran and brother Beryl (Barbara) Everist as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was a most loving, caring, nurturing wife, mother, sister, Nana, friend and role model anyone could wish for. Charlene was born, October 8,1945 and raised in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from North Penn High School, Lansdale, Pennsylvania. While stationed in the United States Air Force as a RN, she met and married Doug (also Air Force) on December, 23, 1967. The military provided the opportunity to live overseas as well as many assignments in the United States. Char was able to be at home while her daughters were young as well as complete her Bachelors degree in Nursing in Texas. Char's love for learning continued and interest in accounting lead to her becoming a CPA in 1983 in South Dakota. Papillion became home in 1983. Char retired as a CPA in 2002, but continued to provide accounting services on a limited basis. After retirement Char took up quilting, traveling with her husband around the world, and spending time with her growing family. Charlene's first love was her was her Lord/Church, second her family, and the third her many friends . If Charlene was not traveling, or at her daughters, she could always be found at church working with the ministry, quilting, going out to lunch, and chatting with her ladies group. Charlene always looked forward to having fun with her morning exercise group of girls. Charlene belonged to Bethany Circle, Chatty Crafters, consisting of ladies from St Paul's United Methodist Church, the Braided River Quilt Group, and the Omaha Quilters' Guild. While many of Charlene's quilts were made for family, she also enjoyed making Prayer Shawls, Quilt's of Valor for Veterans, and quilts for organizations to auction. Charlene was a member of Harry Bossard American Legion Post 32, Papillion NE.
Visitation will be St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 324 South Jackson St., Papillion NE from 4 to 7 PM on July 30, 2018. A funeral service will be held at St Paul's United Methodist Church in Papillion, July 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM, with luncheon to follow. Those wishing to remember Char may do so through memorials to Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice, 12565 West Center Road, Suite 100, Omaha NE 68144. Burial, with full military honors, will be held July 31, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Omaha VA National Cemetery in Omaha, NE.
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