Fred Coldwell Goldthorpe

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Fred Goldthorpe Obituary

1925 ~ 2012
Fred Coldwell Goldthorpe, passed away at home surrounded by his family in the early hours of Saturday, October 13, 2012.
Born in Chicago to Harold Clifford Goldthorpe and Wanda Pauline Orlofske. Fred had a great youth in Salt Lake, living on Gilmer Drive. He attended East High and the University of Utah. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and served for two years during World War II. He served an LDS Mission to Czechoslovakia and England from 1947 - 1949. In 1990 he and his wife Ann returned and served a second mission. He taught Seminary and was employed as the Associate Director of the University of Utah LDS Institute of Religion.
Fred was married to Ann Farley Goldthorpe on March 31, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He is preceded in death by his father, mother and son, Brent.
Fred is survived by his wife, Ann Farley Goldthorpe, his children Kent (Marina), Pauline Leeman (Omar), Bruce (Robin), Clifford (Tammy) and Marianne (Jill Jones), his sister Elizabeth Nance and his brothers Charles and Harold Goldthorpe. He and Ann have 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Thursday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the Olympus 8th Ward, 2675 E 4430 South, Holladay, UT. Visitation with the family will be one hour before the services.
In lieu of flowers, Ann has requested that contributions be made to either the General Missionary or Humanitarian Aid funds of the LDS Church.
Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be shared at
www.uvfuneral.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 14, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Goldthorpe

13 Entries

Jody Garner

October 22, 2012

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

Morgan Andersen, CPA

October 22, 2012

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

Forrest Hale

October 17, 2012

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 conversion. We honor his memory and find joy with you in the eternal nature of families.

Forrest B. Hale
Univ. of Utah class of 1968

R G

October 15, 2012

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.

Cassie Shaw

October 14, 2012

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!

Ann & Arnold Peart

October 14, 2012

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

Hal Torgersen

October 14, 2012

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 dollars. I'm bringing it out to you."
It took ma a while to explain that I really appreciated his kindness, but I had insurance that covered it.
Most of us in a similar circumstances will say "If there is anything I can do , let me know." Not Fred Goldthorpe. He was a man of few words but with a big heart and his actions
spoke for him.

Scott Seyboldt

October 14, 2012

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

Laurel Cook Jorgensen

October 14, 2012

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.

C Thomas

October 14, 2012

Brother Goldthorpe was my teacher at the Institute on U of U campus. He taught gospel & life lessons that have been and remain an influence for good . Thank you, brother Goldthorpe.

LuRae Halverson Ferguson

October 14, 2012

I knew Fred Goldthorpe when I was a very little girl. He sang with my father, Ray Halverson, in a quartet during their time in the Army Air Corps. Also, Ann's mother, Jennis Farley, was my seminary teacher at Olympus High School in l959-60. My heartfelt sympathy to all the family. I would like to think that he is singing with my father again now.

Richard Winder

October 14, 2012

Ann and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have wonderful memories of a great man. Rich and Barbara

Jim and Carolyn Ritchie

October 14, 2012

We have lost two men in one blow: Number One, The best gospel doctrine teacher in the church and two, the best home teacher we ever had. Fred Goldthrope was one of a kind. I've sat through thousands of gospel doctrine classes in my life but seldom do I quote from any other than Fred's. His amazing ability to tie gospel principles to real life with some incredible memorable personal stories was masterful. His moment with his father in the SLC temple prior to his military service is one that I shall never forget. As a home teacher he probably saved my soul as a potential pride candidate when I was serving as Stake President and Moorpark Institute Director. Won't share with the world his counsel but it was on target, timely and inspired. I have never forgotten his many words of counsel, his friendship and his gift of inspirational teaching. It is a pleasure to record him as one of my most influential teachers and friend. He will be missed but never forgotten.

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