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ken johnson
November 27, 2009
Roy Butler appointed me to the Austin Traffic Advisory Committee in his first term when Joe Ternus was head of the Transportation Dept. Roy was a gentleman, good businessman and mayor and probably one of the few conservative mayors Austin has had since his terms. He will be missed.A true TEXAN!
Rebecca E. Mendoza
November 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Butler family. My father was the late Pete Espinoza Sr. and thru his Upholstery business he had the privilege of meeting Mr. Butler. When my son had his home built in Avery Ranch, it was built on Roy Butler Dr. I know my father would be smiling and saying, "I know Mr. Butler". He so admired him. May he rest in peace.
Patrick Hobin
November 22, 2009
I worked as Mr. Butler's aide from 1977 - 78. I think I was the first aide he had after leaving the Mayor's Office and taking on Coors. What an experience for a junior and senior in college! He allowed me to experience many incredible things, meet some amazing people, and handle duties that I probably wasn't fully qualified to do. I am deeply indebted to Mr. Butler for those experiences and for the kindnesses he showed me. Many blessings to Mrs. Butler and the rest of the family.
Roya & Jerry Johnson
November 22, 2009
Dear Ann and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We were blessed to get to know you and him in 1973 soon after arriving to Austin as students at UT Austin. We are thankful for his leadership.
Sharon and Mike Millsap
November 21, 2009
To Ann and the family,
We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim & Linda Oakes
November 20, 2009
Mrs. Butler and all the Butler Family,
We are very sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing such a great man with all the rest of us! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
We feel very blessed to have known him, and it has been such a great honor and privilege for me to have worked for him at Capitol Beverage for so many years. He was also a friend and mentor that will be missed forever; but we will always have the memories and stories of the times we shared. He truly left his footprint on each of our lives!
Pete Prinz
November 20, 2009
Mrs. Butler and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mr. Butler was a great man, whom we will all miss. It was an honor to have known and worked for him at Capitol Beverage.
Joe Hammer
November 20, 2009
I will always remember and appreciate Roy and the wonderful things he did over the years for the Wildflower Center. What a fine person. We were blessed to have him as a supporter and friend.
November 20, 2009
Mrs. Butler, Beth, Eddie and Roy, Jr.:
Simple words cannot adequately express the heartfelt sympathy I feel for your family's loss. It was a distinct privilege for me to know Mr. Butler personally and to enjoy some great times with your family on many occasions, at the Shinoak or River Ranch, on one memorable South Texas deer hunt or just over dinner at El Rancho.
Eddie, your Dad was a great man and a wonderful friend to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
-- John Morris, Fort Worth, Texas
Mary Teeple
November 19, 2009
Dearest Family, As we prepare to leave for the services, I just wanted to write how grateful we are for having known Roy Butler and all the Butlers. All our love, Mary Teeple
Cathy & Monte Franzetti
November 19, 2009
Mrs. Butler, Beth & Families,
All of Austin has truly lost an exceptional leader. However, we know he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather first & foremost. May your treasured memories be a keepsake in your heart.
We add our heartfelt condolences to your entire family.
Phyllis Hinkle
November 18, 2009
Mrs. Butler, Roy Jr, Eddie, Charles and Louis,
My deepest sypmathies go out to you and your families.
I want to say that I am honored to have worked with Mr. Butler with his personal letters, invitations, cards, etc. It was also a great history lesson to assist in typing up his personal accomplishments used in the paper. I'm sure more was added after I left, but I enjoyed my part.
Best wishes and my heart goes out to you all.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Hinkle
Jeff Crosby
November 18, 2009
From 1979 to 1981, I was Roy Butler's aide, which was like attending a graduate school in How Things Work. Always demanding but never dull, he opened my eyes to a different world.
Thank you sir for all you did for me. And oh yeah, sorry about high-centering the limo.
Tracy Diaz
November 18, 2009
Our condolences goes to you and your family Mrs. Butler .
Ubaldo (UB) Cortez/ Tracy Diaz
Jack Kyle
November 17, 2009
Dear Ann:
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Jack Kyle
Jackson, Mississippi
November 17, 2009
Dear Ann,
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Glover
Karen Whittfield
Mike and Sue Guenter
November 17, 2009
Mr. Butler seemed more like family then employer at times. I personally feel honored to be able to share his River Ranch. Our prayers are with Mrs. Butler and the rest of the family.
Thank you
November 16, 2009
My condolences goes out to the family at this time of bereavement. May all be comforted by reflecting on a time when death will be no more.
Troy Williams
November 16, 2009
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Butler for over 15 years at Capitol Beverage. He will truly be missed.
Russell Patterson
November 16, 2009
It was an honor and pleasure to work for such a great gentleman. Mr. Butler's wisdom and work ethics were truly remarkable. His memories will be treasured and not forgotten. My heart-felt sympathies extend to Mrs. Butler and family.
Lisa Bradley
November 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Butler family. My husband has been lucky enough to work for "Mr. B" at Capitol Beverage for 17 years. He will be missed by many.
Terrence Kelley
November 16, 2009
Mr. Butler and Family
God Bless you and your Family. I worked for Mr Butler at Capitol Beverage what a Great man. He will be missed.
Fred Thelen
November 16, 2009
Our family prayers and condolences are for the family of Roy Butler. One of the greatest men I have had the pleasure of working for. We have lost a great friend and will be missed dearly. I will always have fond memorys of him and the boys working at the dealership in austin
Fred and Earlene Thelen (Georgetown Texas)
David Jaderlund
November 16, 2009
A huge loss for Austin, and Texas.
I have had some of my life's most entertaining times, over many years, with Mayor Butler and his family.
One trip to the Bahamas in 1978, with Lowell Lebermann, John Hill , and Morin Scott will forever be etched in my memory. Sad for me to realize I am the only one left from that trip.
My warmest condolences to Ann, Roy Jr., Beth, and Ed. My thoughts are with you all.
Phil Greene
November 16, 2009
One of the funniest guys I ever knew. We went on several bird hunting trips and had a riotous time, laughing and imbibing the whole time. Oh yea, we shot some birds too, I think. Goodbye Roy.
November 16, 2009
AUSTIN HAS LOST AN ICON, OUR COUNTRY HAS LOST A GREAT AMERICAN, AND WE HAVE LOST A VALUED FRIEND. IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
JOYCE AND JACK MARONEY
AUSTIN, TEXAS
November 16, 2009
"Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Butler and family". Mr. Butler was dear friend of the late Roy Velasquez Sr. for many years in behalf of the Velasquez Brothers may he rest in peace.
PHIL ODOM
November 16, 2009
SEMPER FI – FELLOW VETERAN -
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
ruby balusek
November 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 15, 2009
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Butler and family. Mr. Butler will be greatly missed. My husband Dan Miller was honored to work for him at Capitol Beverage for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim & DJ Miller
November 15, 2009
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Bulter and family. Mr. Bulter will be greatly missed. My husband Dan Miller was honored to work for him for several years at Capitol Beverage.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim & DJ Miller
February Pecans
M Easterwood
November 15, 2009
Mr. Butler, We'll take good care of your trees. Have a smooth journey!
M. Easterwood
Matthew Comer
November 15, 2009
Mr. Butler will be deeply missed by the entire Austin Community. He was a great friend, employer, and leader.
BRADLEY SYNNOTT
November 15, 2009
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MR . BUTLER MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND TO HIS 2ND FAMILY AT CBC MR BUTLER WILL BE MISSED HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING MR BUTLER SEVERAL TIMES AT HIS WAREHOUSE WHEN I TOW IN A TRUCK FOR HIS COMPANY
Jim Geary
November 15, 2009
Beth, Tom and Family:
Mr. Butler was a good man that gave so
much back to the Austin community. We were fortunate to have him during our
time growing up and I will always appreciate his commitment to Austin.
May you have fond and loving memories of a father, friend and man that just done good.
Phil Arieno
November 14, 2009
Mr Butler will be greatly missed.
I am honored to have known and worked for Mr.Butler at Capitol Beverage . My thoughts and prayers are with the Butler family.
November 14, 2009
Roy will be long remembered and greatly missed. The Butler family has our deepest condolences.
Bryce and Barbara Jordan, Austin, TX
Tom Allen KVET\KASE
November 14, 2009
Mr. Butler (he will always be MR. Butler to me) was wonderful to work for. He knew what it was to hire good people and then stand back and let them do their thing. And generous, too. When he sold his beloved KVET\KASE, he bonused longtime staffers VERY generously. He didn't have to do that. God Bless Mr. Butler, and my condolences to his family. It was an honor to work for him.
Thomas Wood
November 14, 2009
A class act. A real gentleman and public servant who loved the city.
Barbara Berger
November 14, 2009
I grew up in Austin during the 1950's up to present and was a neighbor of Dr. Bud Dryden and knew Roy Butler for years and I was always glad to know him he was a special person to know.
Sincerely Barbara Berger
Austin, Texas
Charles
November 14, 2009
He was a positive influence in everything he touched, and did great things for the people of Texas. He will be missed.
November 14, 2009
I remember you so well. As a child, I remember you were friends with my parents, Ann and Will Davis, and they always spoke so highly of you. You did so many wonderful things for Austin, and many will miss you!
Lisa Davis Davis, Houston, Tx
Mike Jones
November 14, 2009
Roy did wonderful things for this city and he will be missed.
Morris Woods
November 14, 2009
Roy Butler was mayor when I arrived in Austin. He projected a positive image of both himself and Austin. Austin has lost an important part of it's history.
Adi Wilk
November 14, 2009
Mr. Butler was a great man and a great mentor. Every day of the six years I was his aide was a learning experience.
Austin lost a great man today. Mr. B, You will be missed!
Jackie Goodman
November 14, 2009
My sincere condolences to Mayor Butler's family. He was a steadfast presence to rely on, & so many did. I'll miss knowing he's there.
As others note, the Mayor was a gentleman not afraid of dissent or disagreement, nor afraid to be gracious in the midst of disagreement. It's a true loss for all of us.
Jim Robinson
November 14, 2009
I worked for him at KVET and KASE during the 1968-1971 period. He was a quality individual.
Lance Guerrero
November 14, 2009
It was a priviledge to work for such a dedicated businessman. The years I spent working for Mr. Butler at Capitol Beverage were some of the best I have had. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Butler family as well as the family at Capitol Beverage. He will surely be missed.
November 14, 2009
Roy was truly a treasure. He leaves an enormous void. Anyone who knew him is better for it.
Don Carlton
November 14, 2009
During my years on the Austin Police Department, I had occasion to meet with Mr. Roy Butler in both professional and social settings. He was a true gentleman to everyone that he met and as others here have noted, he was a loyal friend to the Austin Police Department and its officers.
He will be greatly missed.
Juan J. Gonzalez
Commander, Retired
Beverly Neville
November 14, 2009
A legend in his own time, Mr. Roy Butler. Roy will be missed and always loved.
November 14, 2009
It has been an honor and pleasure to have known and worked in colaboration with Mayor Butler. Since I met him in 1972, it was clear that he envisioned a more professional police force; equipped, trained and staffed to meet the demands of a growing Austin. His commitment to that end was steadfast and over the decades, the results have been felt in many areas of the Department. For his unwaivering support over the years, I am eternally grateful. Our community has lost a tireless advocate and gracious friend. My prayers and heartfelt condolences are extended to his family.
James F. O'Leary
Austin Police Department
Commander, Retired
Grace (Mrs.J.T.) Maxwell
November 14, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis Hill
November 13, 2009
Being born and raised in Austin I knew of the Roy Butler car dealership, and didn't really know Mr.Butler until later, when I was a Police officer, and found him to be a loyal friend to all of us on the force. He always went out of his way to help the officers any way he could.
It was my honor to know him, he will be missed by his Police Family, but not forgotten. To his family "I am sorry for your loss", and to Mr. Butler "Thank You Sir"
Dennis Hill -Show Low, Az.
(Austin Police Detective retired)
Ben Bentzin
November 13, 2009
Mayor Roy Butler was an iconic Austinite, tireless in promoting a bright future for Austin, encouraging strong leaders in our community, and staunchly supporting the men and women in law enforcement. There was much to learn from and to admire about Roy Butler. Roy, you will be missed, but you leave behind a lasting legacy.
John Hunt
November 13, 2009
I moved to Austin to join the Austin Police Department in 1971 just as Mr. Butler was elected Mayor. As a police officer, I had no better friend than Mr. Butler and I will forever be grateful for his support.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He will truly be missed.
November 13, 2009
It was an honor to know Mr. Butler. A servant to the community and a gentleman. My prayers are with the Butler family.
My deepest sympathy,
Cynthia Long
Williamson County Commissioner
November 13, 2009
Mr.Butler, like Dr. Dryden, was an excellent example of the true citizen servant. Professional but mindful of the personal impact on the individual or the community. He strove to keep balance in an often chaotic environment. He is a great loss to the City and citizens of Austin and especially the public safety community.
With deepest sympathy,
Robert A. Gross
Austin Police Department
Deputy Chief retired.
Bruce Edwards
November 13, 2009
Rest in Peace, & hopefully you have a Coors Light for the trip to your heavenly resting place.
A former employee.
Bruce Edwards
Dick Ellis
November 13, 2009
Roy Butler was elected Mayor while I was a cub reporter at KTBC AM/FM/TV. Through the years, my admiration and respect for the man grew. He was always an impressive figure, shaking every hand in a room before he left. He raised the prestige of the Office of Mayor, and was always a great supporter of law enforcement - he told me once that he had always wanted to be an FBI agent. Good thing for Austin that he chose to be a great public servant as President of the Austin School Board and as Mayor.
He was a great Mayor, a great man, and a good friend.
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