George Guthrie

I worked in Information Services at PPS when George was principal of Franklin. He was a joy to work with and was clearly dedicated to creating the best educational experience for his students.

Besides graduating from Jefferson High School with his brother Curtis, George and I spent several summers together on a softball team as he was our pitcher. He was very successful as we won many games of which many were played at Peninsula Park. Seeing his obituary brought back many wonderful memories. Rest in peace, my friend.

I was George´s ophthalmologist for many years and always enjoyed our interactions. He was such a gentle man and so articulate. We had many conversations about Jefferson and Franklin High Schools, especially since I attended Cleveland High and friendly banter ensued. He was a wonderful individual.

I knew George professionally and as a friend. He was a kind, caring, peaceful and gentle man. My condolences to his family and community of friends.

Sorry to read about the passing of George Guthrie. His brother, Curtis, was my uncle and I once had the pleasure of meeting George when he was the principal of Franklin High School. I was a Portland police officer and responded to a police call to the school where I met George and we both learned of our connection to Curtis. George was without doubt the most pleasant, easy going, mild mannered principal I ever met. I'm certain he impacted many young lives during his years. My thoughts are...

Uncle George was one of the most decent men I have ever known. He and Aunt Dee were amazing people and I miss them both.

George hired me at Franklin even though during the interview I called him an "old" math teacher. He never let me forget that. He was so kind.

Prior to marriage and kids of his own, Uncle George frequently took David and I on day trips and special outings. An early memory of mine was our day at "Chicken Hill" (Rooster Rock). I was quite young and kept forgetting the true name. It became our inside joke. George and Dee gave their love and so much of their time assisting dad during the years following his traumatic brain injury until his passing. My visits with George during the last many years were filled with family stories, corny...