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Keith GUTHRIE Obituary

GUTHRIE, Keith Robert:
Promoted to Glory, on February 12, 2020, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 69 years. Beloved brother of Pam, and brother-in-law of John. Cherished son of the late Jim and Mary Guthrie, and a loved nephew and cousin. Respected friend and colleague of staff and customers of Cycle Trading Company, and he will be much missed at the Mt. Pleasant Bridge Club. Messages to the Guthrie family, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army Just Brass programme or to Nurse Maude, would be appreciated and can be placed in the provided boxes at the service. The funeral service for Keith will be held in the Christchurch City Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre, corner Colombo and Salisbury Streets, on Thursday, February 20, at 11.00am.

Published by The Press from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19, 2020.

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So Very sad to only just hear this news. I knew Keith and his family when my Grannie and Auntie moved to Main Road in the mid 1970's. He was so very kind to them, and we remember the family fondly. He visited me at work, after Auntie died last year. He was so kind and we had a good old chin wag and laugh. I left CHCH on 31 January 2020 and popped in to see him but he was not there, and now I know why. Pam, our thoughts go out to you. Gosh, Auntie will have him running around after her, up there, between bridge games. xxx

Julie Cairns

March 3, 2020

Keith was a special man and will be missed. He was a pleasure to interact with at Cycle Trading and always had time for a chat - especially about all things bikes and loved to hear of our recent cycling tours. He was also never in a hurry - a treasured trait in our hectic times. Rest well, Keith

Megan & Jason Hopper

February 25, 2020

I was proud to be a customer of Keith's over the last 50 years and last saw him in his shop in December, when I purchased some extra fittings for my mountain e-bike and he was the same as always. Sadly missed, a true gentleman.

Oscar Alpers

February 21, 2020

Another cycling legend gone, Keith was a big part of the cycle industry in NZ.I used to frequent the old CTC store on the Armagh/Manchester corner as a teenager in the 80's - a cycling treasure trove and a knowledge base unrivalled. Years later I started in the same industry, hoping to learn a fraction of what he knew. Whenever I saw Keith he always had fantastic tales to tell. RIP Keith

Graeme Thomson

February 18, 2020

I am very saddened to hear of Keith's passing. You will be missed. I have known Keith since 1976 when I moved to Christchurch. His Knowledge of All thing Cycling would certainly rival Wikipedia.
I fondly remember many visits to CTC on the corner of Armagh & Manchester Streets on Friday Evenings. R.I.P.
Des Ellery

Des Ellery

February 18, 2020

I find it difficult to envisage the future of cycling without Keith's knowledge, wisdom & kindness. I will miss his dry wit & fund of stories. Rest in peace, old friend.

Susan Kingsley

February 17, 2020

Keith was a great personality, knowledge base and passionate cycle mechanic who had forgotten more than most of us know. We will miss his dry wit and fantastic stories. A true legend ,the softly spoken Grandpa of bike mechanics.

Ewen Robertson

February 16, 2020

I named my bicycle "Keith" - he always knew exactly what you needed and gave generous advice. Keith also generously helped me get started on my passion for bicycle history.

Clare Simpson

February 16, 2020

I named my bicycle 'Keith' in his honour a few years ago - he knew just what you needed. Keith generously helped my initial foray into bicycle history, which became both vocation and passion. Thanks Keith.

February 16, 2020

The best boss I have ever had. A truly kind and caring soul. You will be missed by so many. Rest in peace.

Peggy Love

February 15, 2020

Rest in peace. A true Gentleman and friend to the cycle trade. I will miss our talks of how it was.

Pat Conn

February 15, 2020

GUTHRIE, Keith Robert:
Dearly loved friend and ‘Boss’ of the staff at Cycle Trading. Keith’s kindness and generosity to staff and customers was legendary and his knowledge of cycling history was respected worldwide. Friends and customers attending the funeral are welcome to meet at 10.00am at 23 Elgin Street, Sydenham, to bike together to the Salvation Army Citadel on the corner of Colombo and Salisbury Streets.

February 19, 2020

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Memorial Events
for Keith GUTHRIE

Feb

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Christchurch City Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre

corner Colombo and Salisbury Streets, Canterbury

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