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JOHN ERSKINE GUTHRIE
Born: Sep 25, 1926
Date of Passing: May 07, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN ERSKINE GUTHRIE September 25, 1926 - May 7, 2018 Mr. John E. Guthrie, formerly of Pinawa, Manitoba, died quietly and peacefully in the early hours on May 7, 2018 at High River, Alberta. John was born in Montreal, Quebec on September 25, 1926 to parents Janet and John Guthrie. He was predeceased by his parents; infant son John; granddaughter Kyla, and his wife and soulmate Gladys. John is survived by his two daughters, Trisha (Bill) vanErp of Sunnyvale, California and Beth (Paul) Lievaart of Nanton, Alberta; grandchildren, Brianna (Tim), Erin (Will), Alissa (Jose), Brian (De) and Megan; as well as his great-grandchildren, William, Eva and Emily. John (known lovingly by old friends and family as Jock) had a varied career serving in the Canadian Army during the Second World War and Korea. John left the military in 1959 and joined AECL as a research scientist. John is remembered for his dedication and commitment to family and community and was one of Pinawa's busiest volunteers in his retirement years before moving to Alberta to be near his family. John's wit, gentle humour and the joy he took in innocent mischief will be remembered by those who called him Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. Memorial donations in John's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. A celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the F.W. Gilbert Elementary School on Massey Avenue in Pinawa, Manitoba. To send condolences and view John's Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River, Alberta (403.652.4242)
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2018
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I am listening to a church service online and I hear my favourite hymn "How Great Thou Art". I will always remember him singing How Great Thou Art at the Deep River Community Church on his last Sunday there. He had such a powerful voice and the church just rang. I always remember Mr. Guthrie when I hear this hymn. - Posted by: Nancy McWatters (Connelly) (A Former Deep River resident) on: Sep 24, 2023
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John was a close friend, and he always gave much more than he received. He gave superb lectures to my Insect Ecology Class at the University of Manitoba over a number of years. He attended the Christian Professors Bible Study group with me, and always had very positive contributions. John and his Atomic Energy superior, Dr. John Weeks, visited the Department of Entomology after John received his degree, and their visits were very much enjoyed by staff and students. My very sincere condolences to the family. Reiny Brust. - Posted by: Reiny Brust (Friend and mentor on John's Ph.D. program) on: Jan 04, 2019