Valeria Gustafson

Valeria Mae Gustafson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at the Beaver City Manor in Central City. She was born on April 8, 1943 to William and Matilda (Reimers) Nesiba in Farwell.
Val enjoyed painting, gardening and loved being a  wife, mother and grandmother. She had numerous family and friends that she loved profusely, and everyone was very special to her. 
She is survived by her husband Eldon, sons James (Connie) Gustafson and Ross (Lori) Gustafson, brother Bill (Carol) Nesiba, sister Elaine (Steve) Wilson, sister-in-law Kathy Nesiba, daughter-in-law Cindy Gustafson, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Val’s faith in God was unwavering and she loved her Lord immensely. She always put others first even when she was being called home by her Lord and Savior.
Val was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Dean, Dallas and Keith Nesiba, son Troy Gustafson, nephew Stephen Wilson Jr., sister-in-law Dena Merithew and grandson Jacob Gustafson.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8. Graveside services start at 1 p.m. at the Phillips Cemetery, 307 US 34, near Phillips. Following the graveside services, lunch will be provided at the Phillips Memorial Hall, 501 3rd Street in Phillips from 2 to 5 p.m.