Frederick Eugene Guthrie

12/04/1923 - 12/31/2010

BORN

12/04/1923

DIED

12/31/2010

Frederick Guthrie Obituary

GUTHRIE, Frederick
Eugene
(Age 87)

Passed away December 31, 2010 in Spokane, WA.
He was born in a log cabin in Copeland, Idaho on December 4, 1923 to Chauncey and Josephine Guthrie. He was the fourth child out of a family that eventually included two daughters and five sons. Fred was a retired electrician and was a veteran of WWII. His military service was performed primarily in the European theatre and included the invasion at Normandy Beach, the Battle of the Bulge and Buchenwald (always remember). Fred will be remembered for his outgoing friendly nature and his talent as a country-western musician. His pride and joy was his family. Fred was happily married for fifty three years to his beloved wife, Annabelle Lesmeister Guthrie (deceased). Fred is survived by his children Russ (Patti Butler- Fiancée) Guthrie, Debbie (Greg) Prater, Michael (Jan) Guthrie, Calleen Veh (loving companion), two brothers, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. His memorial service will be held in Bonners Ferry, ID on February 5, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Kootenai River Inn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Guthrie

5 Entries

Marilyn Davidson

January 30, 2011

Mike, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing.....my deepest sympathies to you and your family.....

cleo king

January 25, 2011

fred&annabelle were my wonderful neighbors on so. hill . what great memories i still have of them . i have since moved to olympia , so sorry to read of his passing.
cleo[hohbein] king

January 23, 2011

The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Frederick E. Guthrie for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.

Linda Anne House, Founding Member

Kimberley McCoy

January 21, 2011

We were a very lucky family. As Kids, we spent most of our waking hours with our parents. Having such a talented father, we enjoyed many evenings listening to him sing and play his guitar in a way that most in Nashville Stars would envy and could not ever compare. But there was also an extraordinary part to our lives, which was enhanced by my dad’s siblings. Uncle Jack, Uncle Bob, Aunt Marie, Uncle Fred and Uncle Joe. Unfortunately for us kids we never were able to meet our Aunt Virginia. She passed many years before we were born.
It was, as we were youngsters growing up in Bonners Ferry that we were blessed with many family gatherings that included this whole bunch. Along with my fathers siblings were my wonderful Aunt’s, Uncles and Cousins. It is because of them we inherited an incredible sense of family values that carry on in each one of us touched by these individuals.

To honor my Uncle Fred in his recent passing. This was a man that I have extreme admiration. He was a gentle soul who cared deeply for his family and friends with a passion not many know how to possess. I have so many fond memories that it would take an eternity to express them all. My Uncle Fred made it easy for me to be myself around him. His sense of humor was invigorating. He brought out the best in all people he would come in contact. This was a man who would strike up a conversation with a total stranger and before you knew it they were instant friends. Not many people have such a gift. He had a positive influence on so many lives.
Uncle Fred, my Dad and my Uncles would adorn us with their incredible musical talents anytime they were together (whether it be singing or with musical instruments). It might be hard for anyone who didn’t have that growing up to know how very special it was for us kids to watch and listen with such passion and delight. I feel so incredibly blessed to have grown up having my Uncle Fred in my life. For everything he stood for, he will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you Uncle Fred for being one of my Favorite Super Heros.

January 20, 2011

Deepest condolences on Fred's passing. We will always remember his kindness and sense of humor. May God bless and lots of love and prayers to all!
The Larcher Family

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