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Donald Gastiger Obituary

Donald H.
Gastiger
1941-2007
Don Gastiger, formerly of Santa Maria, CA, passed away Jan. 13, 2007 in Lancaster, CA.
Don was born Aug. 26, 1942 in Xenia, Ohio to Kenneth and Eileen Gastiger. He was a member of the Santa Maria Elks Lodge for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing and collecting vintage cars.
Don's humor and generosity touched many lives throughout the US including Utah. He will be sorely missed by all.
Don is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carol Gastiger of Lancaster, CA, Children, Christopher & Wanda Gastiger, Bowersville, OH, Douglas Gastiger , Jamestown, OH, Brian and Charlene Gastiger, Birmingham, AL, Liz Gastiger & Kevin Frantz of Montecito, CA., David Krietzer, Dayton, OH and April and Joe Staehling, Big Stone City, SD.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 9:30 am in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church with Reverend Brian McKenna officiating. Burial will follow in the Santa Maria, CA Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Don's memory my be made to the American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 636, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
Arrangements under the care of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 18, 2007.

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Rachelle Heyen

February 14, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

L-Dene Zamora

January 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a great man, and I am honored that I was able to know him while I was at SHC. I know he is in a better place and he is looking down watching over you. God bless you in this time of trial.

Lance DuBach

January 19, 2007

Carol,

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Don's passing yesterday. His presence at the school brought joy to everyone who met him. We consider it a privilege and a honor that we had the chance to get to know him while I was working with you and Wendi was a student there. You have our deepest sympathies during this dark time and you are in our prayers daily.

Mechel Hasleton

January 18, 2007

Carol:

I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. You and Don are such an example to me of a couple who truly love and enjoy each other. I loved to watch your face light up when Don called on the phone and to catch you two smooching in the hall at SHC.

I thank you for the example of what a marriage can and should be. I know how hard it is to lose a spouse and pray that Heavenly Father's and Don's love will sustain you.

Love,

Mechel Hasleton
The Best Placement Director SHC ever had.

Mike and Lori Swendsen

January 18, 2007

We knew Don when he and Carol lived in Springville--as a result of our common dealings with the Forest Service. He was a man of many talents and our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol and family during this time.

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