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Dr. Richard Alan Guthrie

Wichita, Kansas

1935 - 2020

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Guthrie, Dr. Richard Alan 1935 - 2020 Dr. Richard Alan Guthrie, a medical educator, researcher and endocrinologist, but first and foremost, a pediatrician who took the calls of patients with diabetes at home no matter the hour, died early Monday at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis Hospital in...

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Mrs. Guthrie and family, Dr. Guthrie was such an important person to my daughter Amanda Spillman (DOB-6/5/84- DOD-7/14/19) and myself. His kindness and generosity and self sacrifice Alway's Amazed Me. I just learned of his death today at an Drs. appt. today. I wish I had paid attention and seen this earlier. My sincere condolences to all of you. May God Bless and Keep You in His Hand's.

I met the Guthrie family through our church when I was 16 in Wichita Kansas. I remember his home was always open to us kids throughout our teen years. As the years have passed, I look back at his wise guidance he provided to as priceless.
I have served with many, many honorable men throughout my career in the US Marines and throughout my life and I can honestly say with no doubts, that Richard Guthrie was one of the finest men I have known.
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I just found out today. I am heartbroken for his family, friends and all the diabetics past, present and future. Dr.Guthrie had taken care of me since 1984. I was 9. He wasn’t afraid to give me a soft kick in the pants or a hug with some encouragement when I needed it. I wish I had known sooner. He truly was THE best Doctor in the world. I am so thankful to God that he allowed him to share his wisdom and loving, caring hands with me as long as he did. I am so grateful. Prayers for everyone....

To Diana and the girls,
I'm remembering our friendship and your care of us in the United States Navy at Sangley Point in the Philippine Islands. And sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all. Carolyn Swaim-Smith

Dr. Guthrie was the greatest!!! My condolences to the entire family. I am proud to be his first patient in Wichita. I could never brag enough about how he saved my life. I would not be here today if it wasn't for his sincere care for children with diabetes. I did grow up to became one of his adult patients. He will never be forgotten.
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Diane and family, my sincere sympathy upon Dr. Guthrie's death. I came to know Dr. Guthrie through my professional encounters as a Registered Dietitian. But in 1991, he became my personal endocrinologist as I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I continued seeking his professional care for my health and well-being until he retired. I appreciated he and Diane's commitment to research, education and direct patient care throughout the world and was proud that he represented Wichita, KS....

My sincere condolences for the family members and friends of Dr. Guthrie's. He was admired and loved by many... "Are you getting enough to eat? ; getting too much to eat? ; getting just the right amount? " Those were the three rapid fire questions Dr. Guthrie would ask me as a child growing up with Type 1 diabetes. I am now 43 years old and will always fondly remember his gentle nature and calming presence he gave me while under his care. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let...

My deepest condolences to Dr Guthrie's entire family. Dr Guthrie will also be deeply missed by the endocrinologist, research & medical fields. He was my Type 1 Diabetes pediatric specialist for several years when I was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes @ age 5/1971. I was blessed to attend Diabetic Camp" because of Dr Guthrie & Mrs Diana's support for Camp Discovery. If it weren't for the teaching, leading & caring yet honest treatment that my parents & I received from Dr Guthrie & his team, I...