Robert Clair Guthrie
Devoted husband and loving father and grandfather
Robert Clair Guthrie passed away on June 28, 2015 at the age of 91.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 21, 1924. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from November 1943 to January 1946. He married Rose Marie (Dolly) Guthrie on May 11, 1946. They lived in Chicago, Illinois, until 1961 when they moved to Deerfield, Illinois. Throughout his career with Sealy Corporation, he traveled all over the world as a Maintenance Engineer. He retired in 1989.
Bob loved playing golf and fishing and he was an excellent bowler. He enjoyed working outside. Bob was a loving, devoted husband and father. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with his family.
Bob is proceeded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dolly. He is survived by his two children, Linda (and Rich) Johnson of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and Marty (and Betsy) Guthrie of Seminole, Florida, as well as his six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
I started working at Princeton Villiage about 4 months ago. I work nights and most of the time I work on 3rd floor. At first Bob was very tough but then we connected and his smile lit up my night. There are so many memories that I have with Bob and all I can say is that He blessed me in the short time that I had known him. I know it’s tough losing a loved one but I feel at peace knowing that Bob is in a better place. I had the chance to tell Bob about God while he was unresponsive one night and all of a sudden he smiled the smile that I hadn’t seen in weeks. It has been tough not having him at the living facility but his memory will always live on. God bless you all. Thanks for the opportunity to know Bob.
With sympathy,
Tasha
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