Daniel Heathcote Butler

1937 - 2013

Daniel Heathcote Butler obituary, 1937-2013, San Diego, CA

Daniel Butler Obituary

Butler, Daniel Heathcote DEL MAR -- Daniel Heathcote Butler was born on October 29, 1937 in San Francisco, Calif. His family moved to San Diego in 1942 and settled in Point Loma. After graduating from Point Loma High School, Dan attended Menlo College and finished his studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara where he graduated with a degree in Economics. After school, he began working as a runner with the original Coldwell Banker commercial real estate company in the San Fernando Valley office in Los Angeles where he quickly became one of the largest producers in the company. In August of 1970, Dan met Diana Rogers at the Point Loma Tennis Club and they were engaged three months later. In 1979, Dan transferred to the downtown San Diego office and moved his family to Rancho Santa Fe. He started the 'Dan Butler Company' in the early eighties and took great pleasure developing commercial real estate properties in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Work was enjoyable, but his greatest passion was his family. Every weekend was spent coaching his three children's soccer and baseball games, or traveling with the volleyball, cheerleading, and tennis teams. When the kids got older, Dan decided he wanted to serve his community so he ran for a seat on the Rancho Santa Fe Association Board where he was elected and served as a Director until 1994. He was a devout Catholic and a proud founding member of the Church of the Nativity in Rancho Santa Fe. Dan was the original gentleman: kind, caring, generous, honest, charismatic, hard working, and a man who loved to dance. He had the ability to make perfect strangers feel comfortable enough to tell him their life story. He laughed often and loved much. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Diana Rogers Butler; his brother, Richard (Marty); his three children, Dan, Brianne (Christo) Reynen, and Summer (Paul) Salazar; and his two grandchildren, Dawn and Colin Salazar. A Memorial Mass in celebration of Dan's life will be held Friday, August 9th at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of the Nativity in Rancho Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, the Butler family would appreciate donations in Dan's name to the Covenant House or the Nativity Catholic Church.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2013.
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Diana & family: I am so, so sorry about Dan's passing. I have many wonderful memories of all of you. Know I'm thinking of you.
Linda Love

August 11, 2013

May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Celine Motta-Mack

Celine Motta-Mack

August 11, 2013

Recqueiscant In Pace, Dominus Vobiscum.

Christian Orr

August 10, 2013

I never knew Dan, but he was uncle to a dear old friend of mine, Nicole Solomon. RIP and God bless.

Christian Orr

August 10, 2013

We are so sad to hear of Dan's passing. Will remember all old family gatherings.
Betsy Ritt Bergman and Christopher Bergman

August 10, 2013

I've known Danny for about 70 years...I grew up with Danny, Richie, The Gordon Girls (Trudi, Gail, and Candy)..All our Moms were best of friends, so we did a lot of things together. You could never meet a nicer guy than Dan...All of us went to Point Loma and were lifelong friends. Dan and I were in the same "social" club at PLHS, and if Dan was around there was never a shortage of girls, as he was the most handsome guy at school....I know he fought a brave battle and I will miss him...Rest in Peace old friend......Steve and Susi Aldridge (Ocean Beach and Seeley Lake, Montana)

Steve and Susi Aldridge

August 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 9, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers go out to you. The family of Vera Anfuso

August 9, 2013

My family and I will forever miss your warm smile and big hugs at every family gathering from here on out. One of the best Uncles a girl could ask for! You will never be forgotten. Love you forever. Lynee Perry Wilder and family.

Lynee Wilder

August 9, 2013

Some of the best memories I have of Danny are when Trudi and I would run into Diana and Dan, usually at a wedding or a family function, good times and laughter always. To the families of Diana and Richie , I am so sorry, peace at last. Jim Shoughro and Trudi in spirit

Jim Shoughro

August 9, 2013

An amazing man, an amazing wife, an amazing family, Dan, you lived an amazing life. Dan will never be forgotten! Although I'm away, my heart is with my big sister and her family. So proud to have known this man, even prouder to have called him Family! Love to Diane, Danny, Brianne and Summer. Praying for you. Deano Joyner

August 9, 2013

An amazing man, an amazing wife, an amazing family, Dan, you had an amazing life!! My love and prayers to my big sister and her family. A true gentleman that will never be forgotten! I feel so lucky to have known him, so proud to have called him Family. Love you Diane and family, although I'm away, my heart and my prayers are with you. The Butlers have another angel watching over them.

August 9, 2013

R.I.P Mr. Butler
So sorry to hear of your passing. My condolences to your family.

Barbara Voss

August 8, 2013

Dianne, I'm so sorry for your Loss . It Happened to me almost a year ago. Nothing will be the same , it just will be different . I know you have a big Family lean on them also good Friends that will make you Smile & Laugh when you need too. Take Care of yourself that's very Important Love to you Belle Joseph.

August 8, 2013

Jann & Pat Cassidy

August 8, 2013

Although we didn't know you well Dan, we will always remember your lovely smile, your gentleness and friendliness when we met. It was our honour to meet you and spend time with you and your lovely family. Rest in peace my friend.

Jañn & Pat Cassidy

August 8, 2013

I'm forever grateful to be your daughter.

Brianne Butler

August 8, 2013

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