Helen A. Gustafson

Helen A. Gustafson, 87, of Columbiana, died on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 17, 1929 in Salem, a daughter of the late Jefferson and Olive Rapp Pike.

Helen worked as both a loving homemaker and a medical receptionist for Dr. King in Columbiana for many years. She was a member of the Grace Church, Columbiana, as well as the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She also belonged to the “Sub-Debs” of Salem and volunteered at Salem Regional Medical Center for many years.

Helen enjoyed playing golf and she belonged to several different leagues. She was an avid Cleveland sports fan and loved traveling, cooking, reading, walking her “Scottie’s” and playing cards with her friends. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Her Husband, Edward W. Gustafson, whom she married October 23, 1948, preceded her in death on August 25, 2009.

She is survived by two daughters, Vicki (Denny) Waggle of Salem, and Lori (Erik) Tadge of Perry, OH; two sons, Greg (Ann) Gustafson of Columbiana, and Tim Gustafson of Columbiana; a brother Harold Pike of Salem; a granddaughter, Keri Gustafson and a grandson Brian (Jena) Gustafson both of Columbiana; a step grandson, Bryan Tadge of Lyndhurst, OH; a step granddaughter, Kelly Tadge of Lakewood, OH; and a great grandson Braden Gustafson.

Helen’s family would like to thank both the staff of Salem Regional Medical Center and the staff of Community Hospice for their exemplary care and compassion.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 12:00 noon at the funeral home with Reverend Dr. Robert Joy officiating.

Burial will be in the Columbiana Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Church, 140 S Main Street, Columbiana, OH 44408 or Firestone Park, 28 West Friend Street, Columbiana, OH 44408.

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