Samuel Josepheus Guthrie

August 28, 1940 ~
April 26, 2023

Samuel Josepheus Guthrie, age 82, passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Sam worked his final years at Amazon. He belonged to the Wyoming Seventh-day Adventist Church where he sang with the men’s group and taught several Bible classes. Sam’s love for Jesus was evident in his every endeavor! He was preceded in death by his stepson, Brian Schuurman. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Donna Guthrie; son, Michael Guthrie of Chicago; daughter, Angela Guthrie of Las Vegas; stepdaughter, Jennifer and her son, Austin; sisters, Betty Kennedy of Ontario, Bleaker Henry of New York; brother, Edward Guthrie of Georgia. Sam is also survived by Donna’s family: Jean Gavin, James Fochtman, Mary Momber, Thomas Fochtman, Dorothy and Ed Alt, Debbie and Paul Minott, Cindy and Jim Monroe. Memorial services will be held at 11am on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2580 44th Street SW, Wyoming with Pastor Dan Rachor officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Wyoming Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Memorial Service
Thursday, May 4
11:00am

Seventh-day Adventist Church
2580 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI 49508
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May 27, 2023 11:26am
I'll miss Sam coming to pizza ranch! Thank you for being a long time customer, and a real sweet one at that. I've enjoyed years of conversations with both of you. God has you now! May Donna be at peace and be loved during her grief. <3 we love you!!

- Brandi Clugston

May 04, 2023 8:50am
Prayer for the Deceased---O Loving God, through the intercession of St. Pio, welcome Sam into the company of the saints, where tears are no more, all suffering and pain are ended and there is great joy, abundant life and peaceful rest in Your loving presence. Amen Keeping you in prayer-- Love Gerri

- Gerri Simons

May 03, 2023 7:06pm
Remembering when we went to Bible study in your apt. in Ramblewood. Sam had a great sincerity, and a welcoming smile.- Gerri Simons

- Gerri Simons

May 03, 2023 12:57pm
Sam will always be remembered by all of us whose life he touched. His love for Jesus was evident in his life and walk with Him as he was a lover of humankind. He’ll be sorely missed. RIP Sam. Till we all meet again, during the trumpet sound!

- Graciela B Francisco Francisco

April 28, 2023 1:08pm
Sam had a smile that brightened the room. He will be greatly missed.

- Karen Madden




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