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William Arthur Butler

Male 1940 - 2011  (71 years)


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  • Name William Arthur Butler 
    Born 23 Jan 1940  Escanaba, Delta Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 Mar 2011  Mesa, Maricopa Co, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I557594  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 21 Aug 2018 

    Father William Elmer Butler,   b. 30 Jan 1914, Escanaba, Delta Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 1985, Bark River, Delta Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Mary Alice Harvey,   b. 19 Nov 1916, Escanaba, Delta Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 2011, Escanaba, Delta Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 22 Jun 1939  Delta County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F210142  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • William Arthur Butler of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 71 on March 22, 2011. Bill was born in Escanaba, MI on January 23, 1940. He was a faithful husband, loving brother, proud father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, William Elmer Butler and mother, Mary Alice Harvey Butler, brother, John and son, Duane Brown.

      Bill was a proud member of AA for 16 years. He had a great sense of humor. Was proud of his Irish heritage. Loved to work on cars, play cards with his family, and help out others. He loved to go to the casino where he did pretty well at slots. His two dogs, Shatsi and Rudy brought much happiness to his days.

      Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Ardis. His children, Cherie (Pete) Tuyls of Cornell, MI, Michelle (Frank) Adams of Dallas, TX, Bill (Sandra) Kanerva of Shawano, WI, Greg (Tracy) Butler of Belgium, WI and Brenda Butler of Lomira, WI. Daughters, Barbara, Annette and Cheri Brown of Phoenix, AZ. Twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

      He leaves behind many siblings, Sister Barbara Jean of Bapchule, AZ, Mary (Richard) Frazer, Patricia Abba and Barbara Tebear (Robert) of Escanaba, MI, Virginia (George) Kang of Little Chute, WI, Marcia (Pat) Verhamme of Escanaba, MI, Robert (Debbie) Butler of Menomonee Falls, WI and Margaret (Michael) Dawson of Allen TX.

      A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at St. Peter Indian Mission Church – 1500 N. St. Peter Rd. Bapchule, AZ with Mgsr. Ed Muelemans officiating. Lunch will be served following the service.

      There will also be a memorial service in Escanaba, MI in May or June, 2011, where his ashes will remain. Date to be announced.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peter Indian Mission School at PO Box 10840 Bapchule, AZ 85121.

      Basic directions from Phoenix to St. Peter Indian Mission Church – I 10 east towards Tuscon exit 175 (Hwy 587) go left 2-3 blocks, left on Nelson Rd. to stop sign (about two miles), take a right on St. Peter Rd., go three blocks and turn right to church.