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1926 ~ 2016

Lawrence (Larry or Lorne) Gilbert Gutziet, at the age of 90 living in Sicamous, B.C. passed away September 28, 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, B.C. Predeceased by his beloved wife Rose on March 3, 2016. Father of Larry (Linda), Karen (Tom), Lorraine (the late Rob), Shirley (Craig) and Michael (Tammy) and predeceased by his daughter Cathy on February 27, 2016. Grandfather of Lorena, Cassandra, Nadine, Ian, Travis, Lisa and Jeremy. Great-grandfather to 12 grandchildren. Brother of Percy Gutzeit, Anita Felske and Joyce Garetto. Predeceased by sister Esther Bourgon and brothers Barney Schroeder and Leonard Gutzeit. Larry was born on March 9, 1926 in the Ottawa Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario and is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Hattie Gutzeit (Felske). He found faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and lived a Christian life with his wife Rose. Together they resided in various cities in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. He was of great service to his neighbours, community and church and volunteered countless hours. Larry will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Larry was cremated on September 30, 2016. A funeral service will be held at the Sicamous Bible Church on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sicamous Bible Church, 326 Kappel Street, Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V1. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237