On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Donald (Don) Jesse Gustin went home to be with Jesus at the age of 66, at his Skilled Nursing Facility in Hospice Care. Don was born on March 29, 1957 in Colorado Springs, CO. Born to Oscar T. & Ruth L. (Simmons) Gustin. He was third of 3 children. After moving to Flagler, CO in 1970. And attending Flagler Public School. He graduated in 1975 and moved to Colorado Springs. Learning Carpentry from his Dad, Oscar, he built homes for Capp Homes for a few years. In 1978, he moved back to Arriba, CO. He was engaged and married his love, Debra Lou Moore, on June 17, 1978 in Flagler, CO. And moved to Flagler. Unto this Union were born their 3 children; Jason Lee Gustin, Andrew Thomas Gustin and Shalena Dawn Gustin. Their precious Jason Lee, passed at the age of 16 May 1996, after a long illness with Cancer. While in Flagler, Don worked briefly for Kit Carson County. In 1979, Don was hired by Dave & Iva Morris. They sent him to many schools across the Country. And he was employed by the Morris’s at Tip Top Service, which was later named Flagler Power & Equipment, as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, for 13 years. In 1991 Don hired on with CDOT. Moving the family to Castle Rock, CO. And in 1993, transferred back to Flagler. Still Working for CDOT, out of the Seibert, CO Patrol. In 2008, Don Promoted to Heavy Equipment Mechanic III and he & Debra moved to Frisco, CO. Working for CDOT out of the Frisco Patrol. In 2011, Don Promoted and Transferred to Littleton, CO with CDOT out of the Sante Fe Patrol. Where he remained employed, until an injury in 2018 caused a decline in his health. Forcing him into early retirement in 2020. Don was known as “Mr. Fixit.” As he could fix anything! He loved hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, wood working and above all, being with his wife, children, grandchildren, dogs, family & friends. Don is preceded in death by his Son, Jason Lee Gustin. His Parents, Oscar & Ruth. His In Laws, Paul & Norma Jean Moore. And many other family members and friends. He is survived by his Wife, Debra Lou ( Moore) Gustin, his Son, Andrew Thomas Gustin, his Daughter, Shalena Dawn (Gustin) Fox & husband Kyle, his Granddaughters, Bryleigh, Brooklyn, Meghan & Madison. His Sister Leta & husband Jess Elrick, his Brother, Tom & wife Joan Gustin, Brother-in-law, Ted Moore, and Sister-in-law, Rhonda (Moore) Laue. And many, many Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends. A Memorial Service with Burial will be held in Flagler, CO in July or August. In Lieu of Flowers, the Family suggests donations to The Diabetes Foundation, The Colorado Parks & Wildlife or The Community Ambulance Service in Flagler.
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