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Wendell A. Button
BOILING SPRINGS, SC-- Wendell Arthur Button, 75 passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, October 9, 2013 after a valiant battle with squamous cell cancer.
Born December 1, 1937 in Montpelier, VT to the late Arthur Clinton Button and Marian Wight Button, and growing up in Chelsea, VT on Elm Ridge Jerseys Dairy Farm, Wendell graduated valedictorian from Chelsea Public School in 1955, married Virginia Rose Melvin of Barre, VT on November 23, 1961 and earned a B.S.E.E. from University of Vermont in 1964. He served with the US Army in Germany 1958-59 and later with the Vermont National Guard.
Wendell was a life-long dairy farmer in both VT and SC, developing an award-winning herd named Hopitu Jerseys. After retiring from farming, his work, public service and affiliations in upstate SC region include Button Auctions and Real Estate, CERT, Spartanburg Amateur Ham Radio Club, Spartanburg Bee Keepers, MENSA, Chesnee Classic Cycle and Antique Bikes on Main. In recent years, Wendell and his wife helped service major storm electrical grid damage from Texas to NY with Synergetic and P.A.R.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Wendell is survived by two sons; Arthur Clinton (Beth) Button II and Edward Melvin (Kirsten) Button, two brothers; Clayton (Diane) Button and Brian (Jean) Button, three grandchildren Jason, Carolina and Ethan Button and his two dogs; Dahlia and Capri.
At Wendell's request, there will be no calling hours or service. Please join his family in a casual drop-in celebration of his life in the Occasional Events Room at II Samuels (351 E. Henry Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302) on Saturday October 26 from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Spartanburg Humane Society, Attn: Memorials and Honors, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or The United Church of Chelsea, P.O. Box 98, Chelsea, VT 05038.
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Boiling Springs, SC
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Our hearts and prayers are with the family. He was a great man and volunteer. We loved working with him on CERT call outs. May God be with you all.
The Tonkovic Family
October 22, 2013
Clint, Beth and Carolina, Praying for all of you. Clint, your Dad was so extreemly proud of you. I remember how excited he was, when you were working stone in his front yard and you needed a crane to rotate the piece. Your Dad was a man of many talents. His influence will continue to ripple through your hearts and memories for the rest of your lives. Love to all of you from the Whitmires: Julie, Jackson, Jonathan and Michael
Julie Whitmire
October 16, 2013
To virginia Button And family so sorry for your loss My wife Lillie Robbins passed away August 28 2013 .Imiss her very much I know you all will miss Wendell
Estus Robbins
October 14, 2013
Clint and family, so sorry to hear of Wendell's passing. I met him when he conducted an auction for me at the Sheriffs office 14 years ago. We remained friends after that.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers'
Lt. Randy Ertzberger
October 14, 2013
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