Vera Lou (Warren) Gustafson

Feb 11, 1938 -

Feb 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our family matriarch, Vera Lou (Warren) Gustafson.

In the early morning of Feb. 12, 2026, Vera died of natural causes surrounded by loving family, leaving us at age 88 to be with the Lord.

Vera was born in Bentonville, Ark., on Feb. 11, 1938, and moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1956 where she resided permanently.

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Cashion; brother, Donald Ray Warren; children, Kim Campbell (Lance), Kevin MacLeod and Kent MacLeod (Lisa); grandchildren, Bradley MacLeod (Lauryn), Brandy Savage, Jesse Walker, Emily MacLeod and Veronica Campbell; and great-grandchildren, Maycin, Grayson, Martigan and Oonagh.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Mae (McKinzie) Warren; father, Donald Carden Warren; husband, Ronald Duane Gustafson; stepmother, Izella Warren; and sister, Sharyn Warren.

Vera worked in the liquor industry for over 30 years with Brown Jug Liquor Stores, formerly Northland Development.

A celebration of Vera's life will be on May 9, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Faith Christian Community Church, 4240 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage, AK 99517. Reception to follow with light refreshments.

In lieu of sending flowers, consider donating to the Food Bank or Alaska Community Foundation Funds.