Lauren Elizabeth Guthrie

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March 16, 2001 ~ June 6, 2019

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Lauren Elizabeth Guthrie was born March 16, 2001 at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She passed away on June 6, 2019.  She is survived by her immediate family: father Rob Guthrie, mother Susie Guthrie (Hampton), sister Sarah, and brother Josh; her grandparents, Bob Guthrie, Ruth and Wells Hampton, and Ann and Jim Meiggs; her aunts and uncles, Kim and David Nowlin, Mike and Ann Schafer-Meiggs, David Meiggs, Julie Hampton, Mike Naddra, and Kristina Naddra; her cousins Olivia, Adam, Audrey and Ava. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Pam Guthrie.

She recently graduated from Cherry Creek High School as a Principal’s Top Ten Scholar. She was a member of the Cherry Creek climbing team, finishing as 11th best climber in the state.  She was an Adventure Leader at her school, leading classes for students to grow their skills in outdoor adventure and leadership. Lauren worked with Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) for 3 years, a volunteer group, and became a member of their Youth Advisory Board.  She avidly worked with CYL to organize a program aimed at decreasing the negative stigma around teen mental health and suicide.  She was an active member in the Cherry Creek Eco-Action club, a club with the goal of helping communities go green.  With this group, she went as a volunteer for a week installing solar panels on a Native American reservation outside of Spokane, WA, having just returned on June 1.

Lauren was planning to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder to study Environmental Engineering and was a President’s Leadership Class Scholarship recipient.  She was ready to leave for a month-long expedition in the mountains of Wyoming with National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

Lauren lived her life to the fullest. She took everyday and embraced it. She packed more into her 18 years than many pack into a lifetime. She was kind, smart, hard working, funny, empathetic, and a dedicated friend. Our hearts break with her passing, but knowing that she made a positive impact on the lives of her friends, her community, and the environment ensures us that she will never be forgotten.

A celebration of her life will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Avenue in Englewood, on Monday, June 17 at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lauren’s honor to the charity of your choice or to the Lauren Guthrie Make a Difference Fund.

To see the kind tribute courtesy of Denver's Channel 4 click HERE.

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  1. Earlier this year we had the unique pleasure of meeting Lauren and her siblings. We had a wonderful dinner in Cabo San Lucas with Rob, Lauren and the twins. After the dinner, it was clear to my wife I that Rob and Susie were gifted parents to have raised such wonderful children. It was clearly evident to us that Lauren was special in many ways. Full of passion, love, and ideas. She was and still is God's gift.

    Bill and Jan Sanger

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  4. Rob, Susie, Josh and Sarah ~ Though our words can do little. We hope our thoughts and prayers will support you during this difficult time. Lauren sounds like a wonderful young women.
    Our deepest condolences.
    Dan, Jennifer, Dylann and Layney Harrower

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  5. Rob, Susie, Josh and Sarah.  I can't find the words to express my deep sadness for you all as you go through such an unbelievably tragic time.  Lauren had a light that will forever shine.

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  6. We are heartbroken for all of you. We continue to send love and prayers to all of you!

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  7. I was so very lucky to have met Lauren in elementary school. She was such a bright light and a truly special person. I will never forget the way she welcomed me with open arms when I was feeling alone. She will forever hold a place in my heart. I am so thankful that I was able to share part of the extraordinary 18 years of life with her. She was such a phenomenal person and I'm grateful that I could witness her gracing the world with her presence. I am so devastated and my heart hurts for the Guthrie family. My thoughts are with you.

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  8. I was so very lucky to have met Lauren in elementary school. She was such a bright light and a truly special person. I will never forget the way she welcomed me with open arms when I was feeling alone. She will forever hold a place in my heart. I am so thankful that I was able to share part of the extraordinary 18 years of life with her. She was such a phenomenal person and I'm grateful that I could witness her gracing the world with her presence. I am so devastated and my heart hurts for the Guthrie family. My thoughts are with you.

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  9. May God shine upon you and your family during these times Robert. My Prayers,  Hope's, and Blessings go out to you,  LOVE Duane Adolphus Hagins. 

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  10. Rob and family,
    My heart breaks for you all. Lauren sounds like an amazing young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief.

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  11. Rob and Susie- We are so sorry for the loss of such a bright, beautiful young woman.  We grieve for you deeply in our hearts.  May you be comforted by the love of family and friends through this difficult time.   
    Todd and Sarah Zimmerman

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  12. Dear Rob and Suzie,
    This is not something that any parent ever thinks about having to go through. Our hearts break for you. We were fortunate enough to have had some very special time with Lauren and feel so lucky to have had those times. What an incredible young woman you raised. Please know that our love and thoughts and prayers are with you. 
    Love, Don and Kathi

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  13. "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. "
                                                                                  — Khalil Gibran

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  14. Rob and Susie, can't even imagine how difficult it must be. Our prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Jo Perry

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  15. Rob and Susie, can't even imagine how difficult it must be. Our prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Jo Perry

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  16. Rob and Susie
    Our deepest sympathy for you and family. Such a tragic loss of such an incredible young lady who had already given back to others more than most people do in a lifetime. Thinking of you every minute during this difficult time.

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  17. Rob, Susie and your family, I wanted to pass along my sincere condolences to all of you. I have been thinking of your family through this difficult time. We are here for you should you need anything. God Bless all of you.

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  18. I heard a saying once, "A light that shines twice as bright can last only 1/2 as long".  Lauren was the brightest light our family will treasure forever.  It will lighten our darkest days and show us the way to go forward.  Thank you for sharing her with us.  Our journey together as families will continue with her dreams as our inspiration.  With much love, Stephanie Tony, Casey, Natalie and Jake

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  19. Words cannot express how heartbroken we were to hear of your daughter's passing. She sounded like such a wonderful young woman. Our thoughts and prayers and with the family and all who loved Lauren. May her memories bring you peace, comfort and strength as you face the days ahead.
    Craig and Kathy Wilson

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  20. Rob and Suzi,
    Thinking of you and your beautiful family. We are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Lauren. We just learned the sad news. Our hearts are breaking for you. May the Lord hold you all and bless you in your journey. Please know you are in our prayers …

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