Obituary of Sallie Bumgarner Guth

Sallie Bumgarner Guth passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 nearby her daughter and son-in-law at the lovely William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Florida. She was diagnosed with stage IV Cholangiocarcinoma in December 2017 and fought with full competitive spirit until deciding to stop treatment 1 year ago to preserve energy and enjoy the rest of her life. She lived 70 beautiful years on this earth. Sallie was survived by her daughter, Jamie Guth and husband Michael Workman of Melbourne Beach, Florida; sister, Barb Malany and husband Lee Malany of Springfield, Illinois; nephew Leigh Karl Malany of Orlando, Florida; niece Siobhan Malany and husband Mario Garcia Malany of Orlando, Florida; and niece Carleen Hinkle and husband Gary Hinkle of Springfield, Illinois. Born in Mattoon, Illinois, Sallie also lived in Germany, Japan, Ohio and South Carolina along-side her mother, sister and father who served as U.S. Air Force Colonel. She attended O’Fallon High School in Illinois before graduating from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana with degrees in psychology, mathematics and art, and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She worked for Delta Airlines in Washington, DC, married and settled in Springfield, Illinois where she raised her daughter and worked for the Department of Rehabilitation for nearly 20 years. She then called Port St Lucie, Florida home for 19 years where she earned her second degree from Indian River State College and worked in architectural drafting before her retirement. Sallie was a true lover of fun—always up for any activity, rain or shine. She led a clean, healthy life and stayed fit through rowing, cycling, tennis, swimming, walking and yoga. She was an avid researcher, continually seeking out nutritional benefits for mind and body in addition to keeping up with the latest drafting software and Apple technology. When not at her computer, she gravitated towards water, nature, traveling and music. Sallie was a member of U.S. Rowing, Treasure Coast Rowing Club, Treasure Coast Surfrider Foundation, and followed America’s Cup Sailing. She enjoyed rising early to be greeted with glassy water, gradient sunrises and the waking sounds of birds and marine life around her. Her positive spirit and sense of humor will absolutely be missed by her family and friends, and her memories will indeed prevail forever. A private celebration of life will be hosted at her daughter’s home in Melbourne Beach for family and friends. Sallie will be laid to rest offshore in the Atlantic where she can return to earth naturally.