James Moody Gustafson

The life of James M. Gustafson ended on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Norway, MI on December 2, 1925 to Swedish immigrant parents, he went on to serve in the army during WW11 as a high speed radio operator building the Ledo Road in Burma. He then pursued what became an illustrious career as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and professor of Christian Ethics at Yale University, University of Chicago and finally Emory University in Atlanta. He authored many books and articles and inspired countless students in his 45 years of teaching. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Louise Roos Gustafson. He leaves 4 children: Karl Gustafson, Greta Roskom, John Gustafson and Birgitta Gustafson all of whom live and work in the Albuquerque area. He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Roadrunner Food Bank in his name. No memorial plans have been made due to the pandemic.