Joanne Gustavsen

On Tuesday, March 3rd, Joanne (Jo) Gustavsen, 86, of Bradenton, FL was called home by the Lord. She has been reunited with her one true love, her husband, Odd.

Jo was born in Milan, MI and moved to Florida over 40 years ago. She and her husband were entrepreneurs, owning several businesses from the island to Bradenton. The last two notable being Odd & Evens Import Flowers and Bev's Downtown Florist. Jo was an artist-a painter. Her passion of painting turned into a love of teaching. She held painting classes at Michaels and in her home as well. 

Everywhere she went she brought joy, happiness and love. She had a very kind soul and was wealth of knowledge. 

Jo was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Odd. Brother, Tommy. Daughter, Kelli. She is survived by her daughter, Shelley Gilbee and two sons Chuck (Margie) Tower and Todd (Kathy) Tower, her sister, Kendra Aiston and cousin, Barb Gilbert. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. All of whom she loved deeply. 

Her love will live on through her friends and family and anyone who knew her. Forever in our hearts, may you rest in peace. 

A Celebration of Life will take place in the future with the date, time and location to be announced.