Marlee Kay Gustavsen, 77, Butte, MT, passed away on October 27, 2019. Marlee was born to Edward and Inez (Brock) Braunstadter in Billings, MT on January 27, 1942. She graduated from Butte High School in 1960. Marlee then met and married Clifford L. Gustavsen on July 18, 1975.
Marlee worked as a secretary for many places in Butte, including Hennessey’s, Freeway, Safeway Office, Rocky Mountain Clinic, and then retired from Lady of the Rockies. She enjoyed ceramics and homemaking.
She is survived by her loving husband, Clifford, her children, Stacie Carmichael, Chuck (Kari) Carmichael, Mike (Sue) Gustavsen, John (Linda) Gustavsen, Robert (Shelley) Gustavsen, Ken (Bernie) Gustavsen, Sharon Erickson, and Nancy (Tom) Sharkey, siblings, Marcia and Mike Doto and Cheryl Nelson, nephew Ross, 25 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Marlee is proceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Leila and Lyman Leppanen, sister, Karen, daughter, Debbie Gold, son Rusty Gustavsen, granddaughter, Christina Gustavsen, nephew, Edward Leppanen, grandson, Timothy Crumpton.
No services are planned at this time. A reception will be held in Marlee’s honor at Uno’s Lounge, 3235 Harrison Ave # 1 on November 2, 2019 at 3 p.m.
Donations can be made in Marlee’s honor to the Lady of the Rockies.
Please offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Marlee. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Marlee and her family.
Service Schedule
Reception
3:00 P.M.
Saturday November 2, 2019
Uno's Lounge
3235 Harrison Ave # 1
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Reception
3:00 P.M.
Saturday November 2, 2019
Uno's Lounge
3235 Harrison Ave # 1
Butte, Montana 59701
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Diane Nees and Jerry Robbins says
Thinking of Cllff and family at this difficult time. Jerry and I always enjoyed our time spent with Marlee and Cliff at Unos.
Dennis and Luciene Ellingson says
Our love and prayers go out to Cliff and family. Working with Marlee was a great pleasure and just being in her presence and visiting with her and Cliff was really nice. Love and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Grant says
Our thoughts and prayers to all the families of Marlee. Marlee was such a beautiful, loving person, may she Rest In Peace , God Bless !!!
Bill and Cheryl Grant
Joe and Diane Mullaney says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Marlee’s family. She was a very kind and generous person. Keep her memories close to your heart. God Bless!
Kandice ONeill says
Such great memories of Marlee and the families. Love, Kandie, Shirlee and Jolene
Midge Rivenes says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Cliff and all of the family. Marlee was a great woman, mother and friend. God Bless
Pepper Miles says
How fortunate I was to know and work with Marlee. She was one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. My deepest sympathy to her family. May your memories of this lovely lady be comforting in the difficult days ahead.
Julie Winston says
Deepest sympathy to Cliff and all of the family.
Joodee Workman says
Stacie, Cliff & Family, My thoughts are with you. What a great mother/wife you got to share your lives with. Marlee was one to always make me laugh and just have fun. Even though I didn’t get to see much of her lately, she definitely will be missed. A Big Hug to all of you.