Condolence: I really needed to pay tribute to the man who kept me going while I was a young woman in the business end at Boeing. He continued to support my efforts and sent articles and words of advice. He often reminded me that I was one of his top ten percenters and that meant a lot because he was a professor who was feared yet adored. He has touched many lives in the classroom at CWU. I just read a word of encouragement he wrote me in 1985 and I have kept it all of these years. We need more of him.

Condolence: Charles was another great American citizen from Coffeyville that contributed so much to mankind.

Sharon Wages Jordon (Class of 55)

Condolence: Verna,
We visited about two years ago shortly after Charles was admitted to the nursing home. Don and Kathy Tabor notified me of the sad news. Over the past few months, Don and Kathy have told me about Charles, and it was of great interest that I read his obituary. Charles was a man of grit, determination, and purpose. Charles, like many of my classmates from this small Kansas town, served their nation with honor, bravery, and valor during times of great crisis. I salute Charles, and these men, and thank them for their service. As a veteran and professor, Charles gave so much of himself for the benefit of others. A life well lived. May he be at peace!! Jerry Bradford (Class of 55)

Condolence: My condolences to the Guatney family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that the memories you've shared with Charles brings you happiness and comfort. Also comforting are the words at Psalm 147:3 which says, "He[God] is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots." Know that God is going to help you to endure under the distresses that you are facing, and also has provided a hope for dead loved ones in the future. ~John 5:28,29, Acts 24:15

Condolence: In this sad time for the family, may you find comfort in our promise for Mr. Guatney at Isa. 25:8, "And he will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces."