Mr. John Erskine Guthrie
September 25, 1926 - May 7, 2018
Mr. John E. Guthrie formerly of Pinawa, Manitoba died quietly & peacefully in the early hours on May 7, 2018 at High River, Alberta. John was born in Montreal, Quebec on September 25, 1926 to parents Janet & John Guthrie. He was predeceased by his parents; infant son John; granddaughter Kyla and his wife and soulmate Gladys. John is survived by his 2 daughters Trisha (Bill) van Erp of Sunnyvale, California, Beth (Paul) Lievaart of Nanton, Alberta; Grandchildren Brianna (Tim), Erin (Will), Alissa (Jose), Brian (De) and Megan; as well as his great-grandchildren William, Eva, Emily, Angel and Nathan. John (known lovingly by old friends & family as Jock) had a varied career serving in the Canadian Army during WWII and Korea. John left the military in 1959 and joined AECL as a research scientist. John is remembered for his dedication and commitment to family and community and was one of Pinawa’s busiest volunteers in his retirement years before moving to Alberta to be near his family. John’s wit, gentle humour and the joy he took in innocent mischief will be remembered by those who called him Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. Memorial donations in John’s name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at the F.W. Gilbert Elementary School on Massey Ave. in Pinawa, Manitoba. To send condolences and view John’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River, Alberta (403.652.4242).
Mr. John E. Guthrie formerly of Pinawa, Manitoba died quietly & peacefully in the early hours on May 7, 2018 at High River, Alberta. John was born in Montreal, Quebec on September 25, 1926 to parents Janet & John Guthrie. He was predeceased... View Obituary & Service Information