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James Guthrie Obituary

James "Jim" Guthrie

Urbandale

Jim, 86, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Kavanagh House on 56th St. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 11 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with burial and military honors to follow at Chapel Hill Gardens. The family will greet friends Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.

He served in the Navy during WWII and retired from the Rock Island Railroad as a switchman after many years of service.

Jim was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Urbandale American Legion and East Gate Masonic Lodge.

He will be remembered as the neighborhood Mr. Fix-It who also enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage, pitch, pinochle and was an avid Cubs fan. Jim was known for his love of spicy foods and his homemade jalapeno peppers and horseradish. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jim is survived by his three children, Montine Guthrie, Norman Guthrie and Susan (Monte) Bonnicksen; three sisters, Mary Ware of AZ, Eloise (Rich) St. John of TX and Clarice Fales of Des Moines and sister-in-law, Gladys Mulder of NE. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and two brothers, Bill Rohlf and Jack Guthrie.

Memorials may be directed to his church or to the family.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2013.
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Condolences from the "Omaha-side" of the family...Jim was one of a few left these days. Oddly, I was fishing the Des Moines River on this day...one of the Families' favorite waters I hear. His Legacy will carry-on...15-2; 15-4! Go Cubs!

kevin guthrie

November 19, 2013

So very sorry for the loss of your Dad ,may God Bless you all . I will keep you in my prayers!

Elma Nicol- Rabe

November 11, 2013

Montine, My thoughts & prayers are with your family you have been so faithful to your father when he has needed you most . Now he can rest & be with your mom again. All my love ?Rhonda

Rhonda Maggard

November 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss. Cherish your memories!

Sue & Darwin Wilson

November 9, 2013

Susan, I met your dad once and he was a delight. Sorry for you loss. Prayers to you and your family.

Joann Faber

November 9, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your father.My prayers to Monte and family.

Rosemary Russell

November 9, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

John/Mary Guthridge

November 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Brad and Laurie Bellis

November 8, 2013

Norm and family.......May God be with you during this time and always....So sorry for your loss.......Lila Mart

lila hiedeman

November 8, 2013

Susan, Monte and entire family.
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I got to know Jim from being his insurance agent and always enjoyed our visits. Your faith will help sustain you during this difficult time. Wish we could be there in person but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug/Carolyn Deake

November 8, 2013

The members of East Gate Masonic Lodge wish to express our sympathies to Jim's family at this time.

Carolyn Farrell-Moody

November 8, 2013

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