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Laurie Pugmire
April 11, 2011
Sue and family,
I've had the Privilege of working with Bill for many years at the Boeing Company. The thing I remember the most was his laugh. He always seemed to be in a good mood and he could brighten even the darkest day. I will truly miss him.
Shelly Morrison
April 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill and I worked together for several years. In that time he never failed to ask how I was doing. He always had great advise and his humor and laugh diffused stressful situations. When Bill told you he had your back, you knew he really meant it.
Bill always had great stories that he shared about his family that expressed his love of each of you. In our last conversation we talked about vacations, as i had just returned from my vacation. Bill shared with me that he really liked staying close to home. I wish i could remember his exact words as they where very elegant. Bill shared with me that he did not need to travel anywhere as everything he wanted in the world he already had right at home with his family.
Maurice Calloway
April 8, 2011
Thank you Mr. Bill! Thank you for all your encouragement to me as a younger man and younger peer over the years. Thank you for motivating me to finish Grad School, glad you hung around long enough for us to high-five when i graduated in 2010. Thank you for all the fun times and hysterical laughs at work! Thank you for the 10+ years of collaborating with me on great projects for The Boeing Company! Rest in Peace my friend, if anyone deserves it YOU DO! Salute! May God Bless your wife and kids and all those whose lives you touched! Peace Brother! Gone but NEVER forgotten!
Scott Floyd
April 8, 2011
Bill is a friend of many years at Boeing. His passion for the customer and his good ideas ... and his srubborness to make sure we did the right thing always ... are terrific qualities. I am very sad today. I will work very hard to carry on doing the right things, because I believe he is watching still.
April 8, 2011
Sue, Debi and Jill,
We are so sorry for your loss. In time your memories and those of others will bring smiles and laughter not tears. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Jan Painter
Stacey Gifford
April 7, 2011
Dear Butler Family, My deepest sympathies for your loss. Bill was an absolutely wonderful man. I will miss his smile, charisma and the love he had for his family! I pray GOD gives you all the strength to heal from this great loss you have suffered. The Giffords
Peter Bartnick
April 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Bill's family. As a co-worker of Bill's at Boeing the last couple of years, I feel privileged to have worked with him. I can't say I've ever met a nicer man than Bill. I'm pretty sure I never finished a phone call or meeting with him that I didn't have a smile on my face from his great outlook on things and his humor.
Betsy Kelly
April 7, 2011
A friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart. Bill you touched my heart for a lifetime. We smiled, we laughed, we cried, so many memories shared. To know you, was to love you. I feel truly blessed to have known such a beautiful man, husband, father and grandfather. Thank you Sue, Debi and Jill for sharing him with us all these years! Forever in my heart, love you all very much.
Tino Burtness
April 7, 2011
Dear Susan, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Bill was a great employee and friend. I counted on him for so much at the office. He seemed to know everyone at Boeing, and handled every situation with ease. I am grateful to have known Bill. He will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you.
Lee Stearns
April 7, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We had many good memories of FW High School and he was a great football player. Glad to hear he was so successful. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
An old friend, Lee Stearns, class of '68
April 7, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Butler Family. I enjoyed working with Bill (Mr. Bill, as I called him) at Boeing. I have many memories of his generous heartfull character in always willing to help others and bring sunshine to dreary day. Thank you for letting us have Bill in our lives! His kindness and inspiration will be carried on by us all. We all loved him very much!
- N. Sakamoto
Eric Lund
April 7, 2011
Thank you Bill for being such a positive person in my life. I learned so many things from you. The 100% love you gave your daughters, your grandchildren, your family and friends is what stood out for me as a quality unmatched by anyone. You taught me how to build, even though we usually ended up with an imperfect part which we all described as the "Bill Corner". I am thankful that you were in Colby and Rylie's lives. I know your influence will continue to shape them both into great people who will make something of themselves. Bill, "Superbill", "Grandpa B", you will be greatly missed, but the memories will make me smile for the rest of my life.
michael grow
April 7, 2011
Semper Fi
William Butler
April 7, 2011
My name sake at Boeing is gone. Bill shared the same name as me. He spent a year in high school with me at Kings High. I think that was 1965 or 1966. I will miss getting our e-mails mixed up. He always had a comment or a holiday greeting. Even though we did not see each other I will miss him. God bless you all in ths time of loss. WillIam "Loyd" Butler.
William Butler
April 7, 2011
Well my namesake at Boeing is gone. I will miss getting Bill's e-mails. Bill spent a year with me at Kings High School, I think that was 1965 or 66. We have the same name. We kept in contact through those e-mails and I will miss his holiday greetings and his comments to me. God bless you all in this time of loss. William Loyd Butler.
William Butler
April 7, 2011
Bill will be missed. I'm the other William L. Butler at Boeing. Bill was with me also 1 year at King's High School. Bill and I would get each others e-mails at Boeing. That was one way we remained connected. I will miss the Holiday greetings and the comments we made to each other. God keep you all in this time of loss.
jill deines
April 7, 2011
Dad,
You are my hero my mentor and the best dad anyone could ask for. You taught me to be strong, have courage and love with all my heart. You filled my life with so many great memories and so much loved I feel blessed to call you my DAD!
You were always there when I needed to talk, cry, or just sit with.. You accepted Ben as your own son and loved and taught him so much..I cant ever thank you enough. The love you and mom have is unreal and I can only hope to follow in your footprints.
You were the best DAD, husband, and papa ever! Your impact in Owen's life is indescribable and cut too short... You fought with all you had and I know with all my heart you are in God's arms! I LOVE YOU and will miss soo soo much.. Words cant describe..Your love for the lord was so ever present in the final moments and such an inspriation to me that I will live with forever..I love you, and know you loved me as much..
Your lil girl..Jill
Tessa Glidden
April 6, 2011
Giving my condolencses to all of the family. Always a tough time to lose a loved one. I will remember Bill for his distinctive laugh. You always knew where he was by his laugh. I'll always remember our 4 wheelin' trip when our girls were little. Love ya all, Tessa & Eugene
April 6, 2011
Al & Michelle Dieckman, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these toughest of times. God bless
April 6, 2011
Dear Susan, The loss of a loved one is so hard and we want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill was so kind and so funny. He spoke to you like your were the only one around and we are thankful that we got to meet him thru Ben and Jill. With our deepest condolences,
Mel & Donna Huppert
Sam & Amy Anderson
April 6, 2011
Jill, Ben & The Butler Family,
Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family no words can justify the loss of your dad. We know how much your dad means to you he was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. May god help you find the strength to get through this difficult time Bill was taken from you all much to soon but have comfort in knowing he is not suffering or in pain and is at peace in heaven. I know he is looking down on his family and is so proud of the amazing daughters he and your mom raised and is so proud of the wonderful wives and mothers you have both become, I know your dad is very proud of you both and loved you all so much. Please let us know what we can do to help. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.
Love your friends,
Sam, Amy & Mya Anderson
Sheri Olson Bianchi
April 6, 2011
It was about 20 years ago when I had the privilege of meeting Bill for the first time. He was so very proud and protective of his family - and he welcomed me as another member. Giving me encouragement and advice on sports was natural and well received because he always had my best interests at heart. It has been many years since I have seen him - but just the thought of him still brings a smile to my face. You will be missed Dad but your spirit will live on in your wife, children, grandchildren and all that knew you!
Tony Granillo
April 6, 2011
My deepest condolenences to the Butler family. I've only known Bill through Boeing since about 2001 and in this short time he has been a trusted advisor, and even more, a friend. I will remember him as an influence in my life forever.
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