James “Jim” Wallace Guthrie, 72, of Independence, Missouri, passed away early Sunday, March 4, 2012. He is survived by his wife Susan, his daughters Donna Guthrie, Lisa Williams, Laurie Gale, Becky Rick, Pamela Stuck, Beth Nepote, Jennifer Marcus, son Alex Moseley, twenty-one grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and the many friends whose lives he touched over the years. Jim was preceded in death by his brother Wesley and sister Wanda. Memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. Salisbury Road, Independence, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Smile Train. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.