Edward Gutierrez
Ed Gutierrez, age 56, passed away November 1, 2021 after suffering a sudden pulmonary embolism. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his children and family. Ed was born on September 13, 1965 in Tipton to Rodolfo and Maria Gutierrez who survive.
If you knew Ed growing up, you were familiar with his memorable smile, laugh and generally ornery, fun-spirited demeanor. He was raised in Tipton, played sports from the moment he could and never stopped. At Tipton High School he played football, basketball and ran track, as well as participating in mixed choir, yearbook, and any other excuse to get out of an actual classroom.
After graduating in 1984, Ed joined the U.S. Navy on the “buddy system” with his best friend Darrin Legg, and they ventured on to boot camp in San Diego California and their futures together on May 25, 1984. After boot camp, Ed was trained for flight deck handling, fire, fuel, and damage control and was stationed on the USS Belleau Wood LHA3 in San Diego, California. He was a very proud Navy man and aircraft handler, always. His “brothers” on the Belleau Wood were always near to his heart; that didn’t end with his enlistment that concluded in 1988.
Ed married Angie Bayliff, a girl he met being his outgoing, funny self in the back row of math class in 1986, and was blessed with his children Allison in 1993 and Sam in 1998, who survive him. They were, without question, the light of his world. He loved playing, watching Andy Griffith, coaching them in sports, cheering them on, and bragging about them… a talent he honed until the day he passed.
Ed was a huge Notre Dame Football fan and knowledgeable rock music connoisseur. He was part owner in an expedite delivery service “Beaver’s Gopher Service” for 11 years, worked at Pepsi for several years, JW Marriott and various other places while residing in the Indianapolis area since 2011. He has been involved in the Recovery Circle, Veteran Circle and was an usher on the Go Team at ITown Church, as well as various AA and Vet to Vet groups in Indianapolis.
Survivors besides his parents Rodolfo and Maria Gutierrez of Tipton include his brothers Rich Gutierrez of Elwood, Jerry Gutierrez of Indianapolis, and his sister Veronica Crews of Tipton. He also left behind his niece, Olivia Crews, and dozens of extended family members within the Gutierrez, Mireles and Bayliff families.
The family will have a private celebration of life in his honor at a future date. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Gutierrez family at this difficult time.
Uncle Rudy, Aunt Marry, Rich, Jerry and Veronica I’m so sorry for your loss, you will be in my prayers, love you.
Rich and family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry for your family’s loss!
I was saddened to learn of Eddie’s passing. We were not only in the same graduating class (1984) but, we also rode the same school bus (#24 driven by the late Robert “Bob” Etchison), until my family moved to the city of Tipton in 1983. Eddie was always smiling and laughing and making others laugh. I have a picture of Eddie at the last known class reunion he was to attend, which was back in the late 1980’s, I believe. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be deeply missed.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family. I know how difficult this is but all your memories will help to sustain you.❤️🙏🙏🙏
I remember Eddie in high school .he was one of my friends.i remeber going to foot ball games and watching him play football.he was always nice.i send my condolences to the family.may godd have mercy and comfort .with deepest sympathy and love..tonia çoan.
My prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss 🙏
So very sorry , we were shipmates and good friends and will miss him dearly, thoughts and prayers for family and friends
My sincere condolences
My prayers for the family
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Prayers and my Condolences to the family and friends, esp, classmates of 1984, for Eddie.
Requiescat in Pace, Ed.
Uncle Rudy, Aunt Mary, Rich, Jerry, and Veronica. My ego each one of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Uncle Rudy, aunt Mary, Rich,Jerry , Veronica. My condolences to each and every one of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all. 🙏🙏❤️
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. My prayers are with you. May God bless you with His peace during your time of loss.
Ed or Goot as we called him on Belleau Wood was a vibrant young man. His smile was infectious. When I first came onboard the ship he was one of the first people I met. He took me in like a little brother. I will sorely miss him. I’m deeply sorry for his family and loved ones in this tough time. God bless and hold you in his arms during this time of bereavement.
So sorry for your loss! May he rest in peace and may your memories help to comfort you during this time. God Bless!
My Condolences and prayers to his wife and children and all the family. We never had the opportunity to meet. But we are 3rd cousins. God bless all the family and may you Rest In Peace! Que Dios te tenga en la Gloria