James R. Schulze, 71, of Echo died on Aug. 24 at the Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston.

He was born in Baker City on Sept. 15, 1938, to Paul and Stella (Phillips) Schulze.

Schulze spent his early years in Baker City, Molalla and Roseburg. He attended Oakland High School from 1952-1956, spending his summers in Baker County haying with his uncles.

He joined the U.S. Navy upon graduating high school, serving just over three years on Naval Bases in Texas. He began a career in logging after his honorable discharge from the Navy.

On June 5, 1960, he married Janice Rippstein and they had three children —Sue, Eric and Carl. In 1971, he moved his family to Eastern Oregon, where he began a 25 year career working on ranches in Spray, Mitchell, Paisley, John Day and the Alvord Ranch in Harney County.

After a brief stint in Western Oregon, Schulze and his wife moved to Echo to be closer to their sons in Pendleton, where he took care of cattle for relatives. For the past two years he had been retired, spending time with family and friends, working on numerous leather projects, reading and doing crossword puzzles with his wife of 50 years, all the while entertaining everyone with his humorous personality.

Schulze is survived by his wife, Janice Schulze of Echo; sons, Eric and Carl Schulze both of Pendleton; sisters, Alice Anderson of Lebanon, Teresa Rasmussen of Ogdon, Utah, Clara Jean Kehl of Sutherlin and Diane Martinez of Tucson, Ariz.; brothers, Jeff Schulze of Clarkston, Wash., and David Schulze of Bend; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sue Schulze; sister, Patricia Ross; and brother, Herb Hogan.
At his request, there will be no services. Disposition was by private cremation. A condolence book can be signed at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

Donna Faye (Gorsching) Goddard died on Aug. 13.

She was born on Dec. 7, 1921, in Bessie, Okla., to Peter and Mattie Gorsching.

Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Clinton, Okla., to farm. In 1934, they moved to Shafter, Calif., as a result of the Dust Bowl.

After graduating from Bakersfield Junior College, in Bakersfield, Calif., Goddard went to Fresno to pursue training in nursing. She completed the four-year program in 1945 and was always very proud of being a registered nurse and her career of caring for people.

While still in high school, she met her future husband, F. Lincoln Goddard. They were married in 1944, prior to his deployment to the Aleutian Islands. Upon his return, a little over a year later, they established a household in Shafter. Two of their four children were born while they lived in California.

In 1950, Goddard and her family moved to Oregon, settling for a short time in Glendale, before moving on to Ashland so her husband could complete his course of study in education. While in Ashland, her two younger children were born. Goddard worked at the local hospital and cared for her home and family.

In 1960, Goddard’s family moved again, this time to Burns. She worked at the hospital, rising to Director of Nurses. Goddard also worked for local doctors and the Job Corps, driving the 30 miles each way, five days a week to take care of her “boys.” She received a cash award for how well she handled a flu outbreak while working there.

While in Burns, Goddard was a member of several boards and various organizations, actively involved with the medical community, a member of the Business and Professional Women and a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also instrumental in establishing the mental health organization, making many trips to Pendleton to learn what was needed. This was all in addition to working and raising a family.

After her husband’s death in 1989, Goddard spent most of each year in Arizona, living close to three of her sisters and their families. She joined the local Vi-Sa-Wen Women’s Group and participated in their various charitable functions. For many years she wintered in Arizona and summered in Oregon. Two years ago she became a permanent resident of Arizona.

Goddard enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, tatting, quilting, reading and baking. When her children were growing up she made nearly all their clothing. She used her knowledge of quilting while in the Vi-Sa-Wen Club, working with them to make trauma, baby and lap quilts.

Goddard is survived by her sister, Ollie; children, Kathy, Walter and wife Marlene, Meta and Liz and husband Frank; grandchildren, Tade and wife Leiann, Calen and wife Rebecca and Malia; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Lincoln Goddard; sisters, Clara, Dorothy, Verna and Jeanne; brothers, Allen and Wes; and her parents.

Contributions in Goddard’s memory may be made to the Vi-Sa-Wen Club, P.O. Box 202, Salome, AZ 85348, the Wenden Bible Church, P.O. Box 237, Wenden, AZ 85357, or the charity of one’s choice.

Willard Ozell Keith, 85, of Prairie City (formerly of Burns) died on Aug. 12 at the Blue Mt. Nursing Home.

Willard was born on Oct. 17, 1924, in Talihina, Okla., to Benjamin and Ester (Washburn) Keith.

In March 1943, he joined the Marines. In the military during World War II, he was part of the 3rd Marine Division that invaded the island of Bougainville in the South Pacific in early November of 1943. Their mission was to take a small piece of the island from the Japanese to make way for a major airfield to be built from which American planes could assure security from the air for convoys and task forces that would invade the Philippines in October 1944. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 10, 1944.

Keith married Earlene Durant-Hale on Sept. 4, 1954, at the Assembly of God Church in Burns. Together they had five children. They divorced in February 1968.

He married Wyona Jordan on May 9, 1968, at the First Baptist Church in John Day. Together they had two children, and he became the step-father to three other children.

Keith was employed at Edward Hines Lumber Co. from 1965 until his retirement in 1988. He ran the sander and later was a planerman. In addition to working full time at the mill, he worked as a drywall installer and was considered the best drywaller in all of Oregon — his work was in great demand. He continued drywalling after his retirement until he was in his mid 70s.

He enjoyed wood working, building book cases, beds, and carving vintage World War II airplanes. Keith also loved to sit in the shade of a tree in the yard, as well as drive in the country and see the wildlife. He enjoyed watching old westerns and movies and documentaries about World War II.

While living in Burns he was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the Burns Four Square Church.

After he moved to Grant County, he attended the Rising Son Ministries and John Day Bible Way Church.

Keith is survived by his wife, Wyona Keith of Burns; daughters, Sherry Zacharias and husband Terry of Prairie City, Lonnie Specht of Prairie City and Lisa Alsup and husband Tommy of Prairie City; sons, Leland Keith and wife Jodi of Prairie City, Brad Keith of Tillamook and Mitch Keith of Canyon City; step-sons, Jim Jordan of Boise, Idaho, Keith Jordan and wife Donita of Burns and Brian Jordan and wife Kay of Prineville; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldon Keith, Jay Keith, Bud Keith and Gene Keith; daughter, Janice Keith; grandson, Logan Keith; and granddaughter, Danelle Pine.

A graveside service was held at the Burns Cemetery on Aug. 17. Driskill Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Oren Keith Aldrich died on Aug. 16.

He was born on Feb. 18, 1925, in Eugene to Walter R. and Lula (Edwards) Aldrich.

Aldrich attended school in Milwaukie, and upon graduation from Milwaukie Union High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

He was a World War II veteran, serving as a radio-man on the battleship USS Iowa and the destroyer Wiley.

During the time he was assigned to the USS Iowa, President Roosevelt was transported to the Tehran Conference. His assignments took him into action in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.

Aldrich was a cable maintenance trouble shooter for the telephone company for 36 years. He was a dedicated employee who loved his work and the challenges it presented. His primary work assignment was the McKenzie and Blue River areas, but through the years his work took him all over the state, particularly during times of severe rain and ice storms. He also spent time in San Francisco, Calif., and New York City assisting crews.

On May 10, 1945, he married his wife, Helen, in Vancouver, Wash. They were married for 65 years.

Aldrich was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Bend, serving as a layman. He served as president of the Telephone Pioneers in Eugene and the Eugene Moose and Mates Square Dance Club.

He volunteered at St. Charles Medical Center, working at the S.P.I desk and in the library. He also donated over 5,000 miles driving cancer patients residing in the outlying areas from Redmond to Gilchrist, to and from their treatments. He was also a volunteer at the High Desert Museum.

Aldrich was a poet and his poetry reached many people at many different levels. His poems showed his deep faith and trust in the Lord, his love of family, people, nature and his sense of humor.

Aldrich is survived by his daughters, Susan and husband Don of Princeton and Julie and husband Cliford; son, Tom; and companion, Tuffy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joy.

A celebration of life service will be held on Aug. 30, at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. in Bend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Aldrich’s memory may be made to Partners in Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701, or to a charity of one’s choice

John W. Gehrke, Jr.  died on Aug. 5 at the St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1931, on the family farm in Morris County, Kan., to John W. Sr., and Gladys E.     (Miller) Gehrke.

Gehrke graduated from Lost Springs High School in 1950.

On Sept. 7, 1952, he married Barbara Adams in Herington, Kan. He and his wife moved to Oregon in 1981.

He was a farmer and stockman all his life.

Gehrke is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Blaine Gehrke and wife Dottie of Lost Springs Kan.; sister, Irene Parrish; brother, Larry Gehrke; two grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; and a sister.

Graveside services were held on Aug. 12, at the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington, Kan. Pastor Charles Norman officiated.

Contributions in Gehrke’s memory may be made to the Burns Ambulance Service,   for the EMTs and First Responders of Harney County.

Carlos C. Vinson, 70, died on Aug. 10.

He was born on March 31, 1940, in Hoxie, Ark., to Clifford and Viva Vinson.

When Vinson was 2 years old his father was killed in an auto-train accident. His family then moved to Washington and then later to California.

Vinson served in the National Guard from 1961-1966. He then became a licensed pest exterminator in San Diego, Calif. The remainder of his working life was spent in the timber industry.

Vinson worked for Edward Hines Lumber Company and Snow Mt. Pine in Hines until their closures, then at Crown Pacific in Prineville for 12 years, as a certified lumber grader. When he retired in 2002, Vinson moved back to Burns to be near family and friends.

Vinson loved being with his family  and friends and fishing with his sons. He also enjoyed coin collecting, playing cards, playing his guitar, reading Louis L’Amour westerns and taking long rides on his bicycle. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and loved reading the Bible.

Vinson is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Lisa Freudiger, Mark Vinson, Suzanne Wiley, Christine Miller, Tony Young, Keith Vinson and Lucas Vinson; brothers, Earl and Cliff Vinson; sisters, Lurea Williams, Betsy Morrison and Donna Root; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Terrance Curtis; brothers, Harold, Ernie and Butch Vinson; and sister, Fran Jones.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at LaFollette’s Chapel. Graveside service will immediately follow. A potluck will follow at the Power House Restaurant.

Contributions in Vinson’s memory may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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.

Glenn E. Marshall died  of cancer on Aug. 10 at Harney District Hospital.

He was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Rochester, N.H., to George Marshall and Mary Hunt.

His family moved to Fresno, Calif., when Marshall was 5 years old. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958.

Marshall left Fresno and went into the Navy in 1959,  and he was honorably discharged in 1963. He then attended Fresno City College in Fresno, Delta College in Stockton, Calif., and Modesto Junior College in Modesto, Calif.

Marshall married Linda Wright on April 9, 1983, in RailRoad Flat, Calif.

He received his Paramedic Certification in 1986.   He worked as an Auto Mechanic for 23 years, an EMT/paramedic for six years and an EKG technician and instructor for 13 years in the Fresno area.

Marshall and his wife moved from Fresno to Burns in the spring of this year.

He was a past Governor of Manteca Moose Lodge, and he loved to travel, golf and fish. During the last few years, Marshall and his wife loved traveling in their R.V.

Marshall is survived by his wife, Linda Marshall of Hines; daughters, Dawn Strys and husband Victor of Irrigon, Jodie Riess and husband David of Hines and Nicole Harris and husband Jason of Hines;  brothers, George Marshall of Las Vegas and Gary Marshall of Indianapolis, Ind.; 17  grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service with military honors will be held for Marshall on Saturday, Aug. 21,  at the Burns Christian Church in Burns at 3 p.m.

Contributions in  Marshall’s memory may be made to the Burns Christian Church in care of LaFollette’s Chapel, P.O. Box 488, Burns, OR 97720.  LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

A celebration of life for E.H. (Hale) Baird will be held on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. at the new flag pole in the Burns Cemetery.

A short service will include a gun salute, flag presentation and “Taps.” The celebration will then move to the Burns Armory for a Military Award presentation, picture video and stories. Refreshments will be served

A funeral service for Donna F. Goddard will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Wenden Bible Church in Wenden, Ariz.

Goddard, a longtime Harney County resident died on Friday, Aug. 13.

Contributions in Goddard’s memory may be made to the Visawen Women’s Club, P.O. Box 207, Wenden, AZ 85357.