Gustaveson_Audrey_24 April 1920
Audrey Ellen Parker Gustaveson went to be with the Lord Aug. 18, 2009 in South Jordan, Utah. She was 89.
She was born April 24, 1920 in Holbrook, Idaho, to Ralph and Tresso Louise Reser Parker. She married O. Frank Gustaveson June 12, 1938 in Tooele, Utah. With the exception of a few months at Knolls, Utah, they lived their entire married life in Grantsville. Frank died Aug. 14, 1974, for over 45 years, Audrey was a faithful member of First Assembly of God church in Tooele, where she was the church organist for many years. She loved playing the piano, flowers, sewing, quilting, crafts, and visitors. She loved her grandchildren, and loved playing games with anyone who would play with her. Most of all, she loved the Lord. She wore out many bibles.
She is survived by a son, Ronald F., daughters: Lou, (Allen) Graft, Shelton, WA; VerLayne (Roger) Atkinson, Sandy, Sonya (Ronald) Orton, Springville, Ann (Larry) Gilley, Indianapolis, IN; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Zane Grey (Martha) Parker of Sandy and Smith (Ingrid) Parker of Mesquite, NV, also sister Zepha (Richard Boggess of Midvale. Also survived by Samuel (Esther) Ahn who called her “Mom”. Preceded in death by parents, husband, sister, Ivy Waldron, brothers, Sheldon “Bud” Parker and Ralph “Tex” Parker, great-grandchildren, Scott and Ashley Hussey. We want to thank inspiration Hospice for the caring service they gave mom and special thanks to Kathy Jackson and family/staff for the loving care they gave Mom the last months of her life. They were a Godsend.
Funeral services will be held Sat. Aug. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 So Main. Tooele, Utah, with a viewing Fri. evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to service. Burial Grantsville City Cemetery.