Carol Gutridge

Carol Ann Gutridge, 83, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away March 3, 2026, in Baker City, Oregon.

She was born February 12, 1943, in Vancouver, Washington, to Joseph and Norma (Wischnofske) Bukowiec.

Carol spent much of her life caring for her home and family, and also worked in the food industry, including at Baker Truck Corral. She found joy in the simple things: working in her yard, planting flowers, camping with her family, and watching Cops & Robbers on television. Above all, she loved being with her family and took great pride in the life she built around them.

She was married to Bill Gutridge, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Norma Derr, her father, Joseph Bukowiec, and her brother, Korkie Bukowiec.

Carol is lovingly remembered by her sons, Robert Larkin Jr., Randy Larkin, Gary Larkin, and Larry Larkin, all of Baker City, Oregon, and Terry Larkin of Arizona; her daughter, Mellanie Hull of Fort Collins, Colorado; her brother, Albert Derr; and her sister, Patty Fine of Elgin, Oregon. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon, with Pastor Garth Johnson of the Agape Church officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, Oregon 97814.