William (Bill) C. Guthridge died on Aug. 14 in Canby.

He was born in Spivey, Kan., on Nov. 18, 1917, to Earl Caddie and Ida Mae Clark Guthridge.

Guthridge moved to Hines with his family in 1945 and began his employment with Edward Hines Lumber Company as a dry kiln operator. He enjoyed his work, hunting, fishing and he loved to raise a large vegetable garden every year.

After retiring from Edward Hines Lumber Company in 1980, Guthridge and his wife, Leona, moved to a small farm in rural Malheur County for 25 years before returning to Burns.

He was baptized in 1945 at the Burns Christian Church. Guthridge was an active member of the Burns Christian Church for all of the years he lived in Harney County and the Ontario Christian Church while in Malheur County.

Guthridge is survived by his son, Bill Guthridge and wife Selma of rural Burns; daughter,  Judy Keeney and husband Bob of Canby; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Leana L. Guthridge, his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

A celebration of life service will be held for both William C. and Leona L. Guthridge at the Burns Christian Church at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Burns Christian Church at 125 S. Buena Vista, Burns, OR 97720.

Arrangements are under the direction of Crown Memorial in Tualatin.