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Zelma Butcher Obituary
Zelma was born in Shawnee, OK on August 4, 1926 She was proceeded in death by her sister Mary Blaine of CA, Lanell Cox, Radford Cox of OK, and Albert Cox of TX. Zelma is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack Butcher, daughter Gayle Butcher Patten , and grandsons Marshall Patten 24 and Casey Patten 22 all of Redding and sister Eva of Oklahoma.
Zelma and Jack were married in Houston, TX on July 24, 1947. They lived in Salinas, CA for 50 + years and in Redding for 16 years.
Zelma is a retired clerk for DMV, and Jack is a retired Fire Captain from Salinas.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the American Cancer Society or Haven Human Society of Redding, or the donors favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Zelma Butcher
6 Entries
Gayle Butcher-Patten
November 12, 2010
Mom, I cant believe you are gone. You have always been such a presence in my life and my rock. I hope you can see me being a rock now for you and dad. You taught me well. I wanted to speak at your funeral but couldnt do it. I know you were very glad to see all the neices and nephew there together, together again, I just wish it could of happened so you were there to enjoy it.
I wish for you peace, peace to be out of pain and relax. Time to remember what fun was and to have a ton of it! Tell Grandma, Grandad, Louie and my friend Ginger hi for me and I love and miss them. Enjoy spending time with Uncle Lanell, Rad, Albert and Aunt Mary. I will miss you forever, you were a great mom. Thanks for being my mom.
Barbara Reed-Washington
November 12, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sharon Dea Mize
November 6, 2010
In loving memory of my Aunt Zelma. I was named after her by being given the same middle name (Dea). She was an exceptional person and will be dearly missed. Her memory will live on in my heart forever. To my Cousin Gayle and my Uncle Jack: During this difficult time and the days ahead, lean on each other for strength. I hope and pray that you find comfort in memories of love shared and in knowing that an angel is watching from above. Love,
Sharon D. Mize
November 6, 2010
In loving memory of my Aunt Zelma. We share the same middle name (Dea) because my middle name was given to me in her honor. She was an exceptional person and will be dearly missed. Her memory will remain forever in my heart.
November 4, 2010
My prayers are with you and your Dad, Gayle. Your friend, Jeanne Beadle.
November 4, 2010
Jack and Gayle, I am so sorry to hear about Zelma. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Vicki Cate
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