Doris Jean Gustafson

Doris Jean (Brotherton) Gustafson, 87, of Greeley, CO formerly Eaton, CO passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 18, 2016 at Grace Pointe in Greeley. She was born in Chambers, NE on July 22, 1929 at home on the family farm. She graduated from Greeley Central High School in May of 1948 and was married to John E. Gustafson on June 30th of 1948 at her parent’s home in Greeley. She was a homemaker and farm wife and worked alongside her husband in the Eaton/Galeton area. Doris also was the school secretary at the high school in Galeton and Eaton from 1961-1967, which she really enjoyed. Doris was a member of the Galeton Willie Workers, Eaton Country Club and the Eaton Lutheran Church. They retired in 1996 and moved to Eaton. At that time she and John enjoyed doing woodworking together and she was the finisher for the special wood pieces they made for those they loved. Doris enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, working in her yard, playing golf and having coffee or her famous sweet tea with family and friends. Most of all she loved being with her family and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren in many of their activities. Since being at Grace Pointe she has enjoyed getting to know new friends and connecting with lifelong friends. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her. Doris is survived by her son, Wayne and his wife, Judy; daughter, Dee Ann and her husband, Wayne; four grandchildren, Jodi (Troy) Freauff, Jami (Jeff) Kirkbride, Eric (Amanda) Gustafson, Shawn (Julie) Gustafson; and 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dale (Julie) Brotherton (Northlglenn, CO), Jim (Pat) Brotherton (Centennial, CO) , Tom (Grace) Brotherton (Greeley, CO) , Sister-in-law, Shirley (Donald) Brotherton (Littleton, CO) and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Weaver and Helen Brotherton, two brothers, Donald Brotherton and Merlin Brotherton and her late husband of 67 years, John Gustafson, of Galeton CO. The family would like to thank Grace Pointe and those who provided loving care for Doris over the last 6 ½ years. Especially since the passing of her husband this past year and 8 months. Visitation will be on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Adamson Chapel. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Adamson Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "Grace Pointe” for the Scholarship Fund in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634.