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Jackie Guthrie Obituary
Jack began life with a show of strength. Born prematurely, he survived with the help of a home-made incubator made of light bulbs. He was the eldest child with two brothers and a sister. Jack graduated from the Lodi Academy where he played the trumpet in the band. He attended Humphrey's College and in 1966, he received his CPA license after having studied and taken exams with two baby daughters at home and another on the way.
Jack started his CPA business in Stockton, CA and grew a consistent clientele. He served many people and businesses throughout the San Joaquin Valley for many years. His eldest daughter Kari, who also became a CPA, gained some early accounting experience with her father at his business. Jack saw three daughters through college who earned 6 degrees amongst them. His love of classical music inspired his youngest daughter to pursue music and become a professional flutist. Jack eventually retired and moved to Acampo, CA where he could be closer to his eldest daughter, son in-law, and granddaughters.
Jack was much loved for his sense of humor and consistently up-beat, can-do approach. He could always be counted on for a sly smile and a bawdy joke. Jack enjoyed the outdoors, vegetable gardening (really big gardens!), cooking meals to enjoy with his family, and spending time with friends at the Stockton Elks Lodge. He was generous with his homemade pickled veggies, baked goods, and home-grown produce. Jack was a no-nonsense man who enjoyed a good laugh, a good steak, and a stiff drink. We all raise a glass in his memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
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Chris Larson
January 24, 2023
My sincerest condolences to Kari, Kim, Kris and the extended family. Mr. Guthrie was a man with a singular sense of humor and was incredibly welcoming to the student musicians in the Lodi High bands back in the early 1980s. I fondly remember listening to many a story he told us youngsters.
Marland Hansen
January 23, 2023
I remember Jackie Guthrie helping customers carry the purchases of customers to their cars at his Dad's sale yard on the south side of Galt when we were about 6 and 7 right after WW2
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