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Michael Guthrie Obituary
Michael A. Guthrie
May 31, 1956-February 13, 2022
MURIETTA, CA- Michael A. Guthrie, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murietta, California. He was born in Moline, Illinois to Hartley A. Guthrie (deceased) and Mary A. Guthrie on May 31, 1956. Michael owned and operated Cut Rite Barber Shop in Moline until moving to San Diego. Michael fell in love with the San Diego/Imperial Beach area while visiting there as a child. He especially loved the ocean. He loved showing family that came out around his favorite places. Michael was a very talented artist and loved creating whimsical characters, hot dog carts, and ice cream and popcorn carts. His first original creation was entitled, "California – Land of Fruits and Nuts". He designed the Pallet Pony, which was featured in The Country Sampler magazine. He married his wife, Naida, on December 19, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Naida, of Murietta, CA; son, Michael A. Guthrie, Jr., San Diego; grandson, Aiden Guthrie and granddaughter, Skyler; mother, Mary A. Guthrie; sisters, Chris (Rollie) Wilkerson, Moline, and Vicki (Kenny) Butler of Lynn Center; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is being planned for March 19, at the VFW in Moline, 1721 7th Street, at 2:00 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles E Harrison
March 28, 2023
Ge is my dearest friend. I lost contact with Mike and have been searching for him on occasion over the years. That's how I came upon this.
I was going through a terrible divorce and was severely depressed. I had moved from Moline area to Chicago. I felt totally alone and was suicidal. Mike came to visit and find out by they way that I expressed goodbye that I was not ok.
His response was to immediately leave his life behind and to move in with me in Chicago. He stayed with me for over a year. HE SAVED MY LIFE!
A few years later he stood up with me in my wedding, as I married my love of 37 years and counting.
I have looked for him and only found this because of his death.
I was with him when he created the pallet pony. I still have a picture of ther first ones that he made that I would like to get to his family. I have an original, never worn, "California land of fruit and nuts" T-shirt that I would like to get to his family.
I live a Mike...I still do. His family call me at 321-279-3693.
James
March 17, 2022
Mike is a good friend of mine and he introduced me to the Homeless Ministry here in San Diego. There was a lot of fruit from that ministry in my life and others lives as well. He is really a great Guy and I miss him a lot. Just know that he is now up in Heaven enjoying Jesus presence.
Mary Palos-Windeknecht
February 26, 2022
Vicki and Kenny, I´m sorry to hear about Mike. I dated him for a short time in 1981. I pray he is with the Lord and fully healed in every way.
Judy Treimer
February 26, 2022
Chris and family;
Even though I didn´t know your brother I know how much you loved him. I remember when you would talk about your trips to go see him and you always enjoyed them so much. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers! God bless
Kathleen Ransom
February 24, 2022
Vicki,
I did not know your brother, I am sorry about his passing. He is in Heaven and happy. May your grief make you a stronger person. God Bless you and your family!
Steven Vallejo
February 23, 2022
I never heard him say anything bad about anybody or anything. Always had a smile on his face. The last time I saw him was I getting my hair cut in Moline.
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