RALPH "BUTCH" GUINN ~ Class of 1968
September 9, 1949 - December 24, 2009

Ralph "Butch" Guinn 60, longtime resident of Lind, WA passed away December 24, 2009, in Spokane, due to a brief illness. He was born Sept 9, 1949, to Ralph and Maurine Guinn in Clarksburg, WV. Raised in Richland, WA, he graduated from Columbia High School in 1968. He enlisted in the US Navy and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. Butch worked as a Steamfitter across the US until a car accident in 1987 forced him to retire. Butch enjoyed welding, outdoors, computers, his dogs and spending time with family. He spent as much time as possible with his five grandchildren, Taelor, Landon, and Matthew Umland, of Ritzville, and Nicholas and Taytum Labes, of Lind.

Survivors also include his wife Toni, four stepdaughters, sister Judy of Richland, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and very special friends. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. At his request, there will be no services. Danekas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

We love you, Papa.

Published in Tri-City Herald on January 4, 2010