Marjorie May Gust, 89

Marjorie May Gust, 89, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Nov. 23, 2024, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. Marjorie was born April 4, 1935, in Miles City, Mont., a daughter of the late Carl and Betty (Algee) Miller. 

Marjorie’s family relocated to the Silver Valley, where Marjorie attended schools in Wallace. She married Inman Gust on Feb. 7, 1959. Inman passed away in 2011. Marjorie was the head housekeeper for the former East Shoshone Hospital. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Marjorie loved tending to her flower gardens, going on road trips and going shopping with her two daughters. 

In addition to her beloved husband, Inman, and her parents, Marjorie is preceded in death by her son, Gary Lee Gust, and three sisters, Uarda, Hazel and Ruth. 

Marjorie is survived by her son, Robert Gust, of Lake Bay, Wash.; her two daughters, Deborah (Chris) Cook of Osburn, Idaho, and Lena (Kim) Dolezsar of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada; six grandchildren, Nathan Cook, Kidman Cook, Reece Dolezsar, Quinn Dolezsar, Gary Gust and Johnathan Gust; and five great-grandchildren, Cali, Addi, Jackson, Madilynn and Blakely. She is also survived by countless friends she has made over the years, as well as her canine companion, Noodles. 

At Marjorie’s request, no services will be held. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of Marjorie’s angels who were there for her, as well as her friends and church family. A special thank you to Dr. Branz, Kim, Katrena and the excellent staff of Shoshone Medical Center, all of whom provided excellent care for Marjorie. Your care and concern for Marjorie and her family will never be forgotten. 

Memories of Marjorie and messages of condolence may be shared with her family online at www.shonefuneralervice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Gust family with arrangements.