Fred Coldwell Goldthorpe

What a great teacher Fred was when Fred talked you listened.
Jody & Melaine

I am saddened at the passing of this fine man. He was so spontaneous with his remarks and ideas. I enjoyed his company. I will miss him

My wife and I both had classes from Dr. Goldthorpe at the U. Maren loved her physiology class from him that she took one summer quarter. Mine was an institute class for new and investigating members of the Church. I took the class with my non-member friend, Keith Ahone, who was investigating the Church. This class was deeply spiritually motivating and my friend accepted baptism into the Church. I had the privilege of baptizing Keith. Dr. Goldthorpe's class was integral to his...

I took a physiology class from Dr. Goldthorpe in 1969 at the U and thereafter a class every quarter at the Institute until 1972. School and life both were a struggle and his teaching and his person were a tremendous calming influence. I'm not sure I would have made it without him.

We all loved this giving man. He was in a lot of warm and giving hearts. Now passing he can meet with his family and let us all hope that in heaven he is sending down prayers down to each one of us that he has come across and our family. We will all join him when it is our time, but for now he can protect us and watch over us. RIP Grandpa! I love you!

Bruce and Robin I just read of the passing of your father and wish you to know that we send our condolences to you and pray that you and your families will be comforted at this time of loss. May the Lord bless each of you as you gather together as a family to honor and remember the days you spent together as family.
Sincerely - your cousin Ann A. Peart

While I was serving as a Bishop, Fred Goldthorpe moved into our ward. I came to know him quite well and grew to love and respect him. It wasn't until we moved away and I hadn't seen him for 2-3 years that a situation came up which to me really showed what a kind thoughtful man he was.
I was in a serious accident and was at home recuperating when the phone rang. I picked it up and said "hello" and here is what I heard. "Goldthorpe here. I hear you have been in an accident. I have a thousand...

Pauline, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I lost my father 3 years ago and it is not easy. I dream about him all the time. Your family has allways had a special place in my heart as Brent was one of my best friends! Take notice that there is a life after death and you will see your father and family members again. That I know for sure! May the peace of the lord ease your pain and loss Pauline. Your friend Scott Seyboldt

Bro. Goldthorpe was my Institute teacher at San Fernando Valley State College (now Cal State Northridge) in the early 1960's. He was a marvelous teacher and a great man. He had a great impact for good on my life. I'm grateful to have known him.