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Wayne Buttermore Obituary

BUTTERMORE, WAYNE H. This week America lost another of her sons from the greatest generation when Wayne H. Buttermore, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. The son of Alma & Cecile (Barr) Buttermore, he was born on May 11, 1925 in Grand Rapids and left high school before his graduation to enlist in the U.S. Army. He was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in England and France. A lifelong musician, he was a quiet, kind, and humble man that loved to play his coronet, especially with the West Michigan New Horizons Concert Band and the Ransom Street Band. For over 25 years he also owned Wayne's Barbershop on West Fulton and in addition enjoyed bowling and shooting pool. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Ruth (Kragt) Buttermore; a son Jay Buttermore, AKA Jason Moore; a daughter, Linda Buttermore; and a brother, Carl Buttermore. He will be missed by his children, Wayne A. (Michele) Buttermore of Northbrook, IL. Lynn A. (Dave) Urban Johnston of Arizona, Dennis C. (Lorraine) Buttermore of Rockford, Craig A. (Connie Solis) Buttermore, and Dirk A. (Roxanne) Buttermore, all of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Visitation with the family is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on January 4, 2014 at Faith United Methodist Church, 2600 7th St. N.W., Grand Rapids, where memorial services will follow at 12 noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, or the West Michigan New Horizons Concert Band. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Wayne's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com (616) 452-3006

Published by Grand Rapids Press on Dec. 22, 2013.
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Rest in peace Dad. Thinking of you today.
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Lynn

Lynn Johnston

Family

December 16, 2022

To the Buttermore Family: Thank you for sharing Wayne with the West Michigan New Horizons Music Ensembles. He is an inspiration to me, and it was a honor to play in the trumpet section with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chuck Novak

January 3, 2014

Uncle Wayne your kind caring ways will be missed. I'm thankful to have known an honorable Vet who served his country well. Your love of God was evident in your smile and in the music you so enjoyed. And now the heavenly host welcomes you with songs of praise as you receive your crown of life. Love you. Miss you. Diane

Diane Buttermore

December 31, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

Marijean Gold - Botbyl

December 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

jill wayne

December 29, 2013

Denny sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Your neighborhood friend from decades ago. Sandy Stroh

December 24, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Carol Tewksbury

December 23, 2013

Dear Denny and Lorraine,
So sorry for your loss. Thanks for stopping by yesterday. We had some very special parents didn't we. My dad always had a special connection with you guys. He certainly loved your name Lorraine. My parents are probably dancing to your dad's wonderful music. May your father sleep in heavenly peace. Merry Christmas

Walt and Amy Gutowski

December 23, 2013

Rest in peace dad. Thank you for your service to our country, your love of music, your quiet strength, your calm manner. You will be missed. Love always, Lynn and family

Lynn Urban-Johnston

December 23, 2013

The Heiders

December 22, 2013

To all the Buttermore family, we send our deepest sympathies with love & prayers. Your Dad was a fine person and we have so many fond memories of him and your Mom and all of you when we were neighbors and treasure the continued friendship with them even after we had moved away. Love to all - Herb, Marge, Bob, Dianne and Herbie

Marge Heider

December 22, 2013

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