Dale and Terree Putman

Dale and Terree (Aldred) Putman, of Bend, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise.

The couple were married April 14, 1973, in Lake Tahoe, Nev. They have two children, Trace (and Kate), of Mesa, Ariz., and Daren, of Livermore, Calif.; and four grandchildren.

Mr. Putman worked for the U.S. Forest Service until his retirement in 2007. Mrs. Putman worked for Lava Ridge Elementary School until her retirement in 2012. The couple enjoy spending time with family and traveling.

They have lived in Central Oregon for 37 years.