Obituary of Donald GOUTHRO

Donald Francis Gouthro at the age of 75, passed away on Valentines Day, February 14, 2004 in Lake Havasu City, AZ; to be with his loving sweetheart Jenny. He was born on January 16, 1929 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada to Joseph and Kathryn Gouthro. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Donald married Jenny E. Kennedy his ) August 24, 1950 and together raised 10 children, 5 boys and 5 s. They were married for 53 happy years.Donald eventually moved his family from Canada in 1967 to the United States which was one of his goals and dreams. He moved to Milwaukee, WI; then onto California. Following his retirement in 1990, he moved to Lake Havasu City to enjoy his days with his loving wife and family.He was preceded in by his loving wife Jenny Gouthro in June of 2003. Donald is survived by his loving family of 10 children; Donnie of Norco, CA; Vince of Chicago, ILL; Heather Meek of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Rick of East Lansing, MI; Joe of Milwaukee, WI; Kathy Cadotte of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Scott of Greenfield, WI; Jonie of Murrieta, CA; Carolyn of Greenfield, WI; Tammy of Rancho Cordova, CA; Lori Barnyak of Murrieta, CA; and brother Vincent and two sisters Helen and Kitty in Canada.He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Robby, Denise, Corey, Nicole, Justin, Jerri, Brandon, Jayme, Donny, Dougie, Jennifer, Dominic, Mickey, Jennifer, Shaun, and Katlyn; 8 great grandchildren, Casey, Dillon, Gregory, Tatum, Quinton, Kiley, Brady and Brandon Jr.Visitation will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Friday, February 27, from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 to 12:00 PM. with Rev. Richard Rounds officiating.The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405. The family thanks Hospice of Havasu for all the wonderful help in its time of need.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory