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Denver Butler Obituary
He was retired from Dawson-Baker Meat Packing Co., Carlisle Equipment Co., and The Kentucky General Assembly. He was a graduate and a member of the Hall of Fame at Shawnee High School. He was also a former football coach and referee and was a part of numerous community associations.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Millie Mitchell and Donna Cook.
He is survived by his children, Mike Butler (Beth), Michele Heuglin, Mark Butler, Amy Blackburn (Leo), Matt Butler (Kelly), Marianne Butler and Denver Butler Jr. (Sara), grandchildren, Brandi, Leo Jr., Rachel, Melissa, Britany, Torey, Emily and Denver III; great-grandchildren, Andrea and Nevaeh; sister-in laws, Eva and Nelda Butler and his mascot "Oscar".
A Mass of celebration for Mr. Butler's life will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3509 Taylor Blvd. with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, noon-6 p.m., Friday noon-8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Arch L. Heady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3601 Taylor Blvd. The family will celebrate his birthday at 4 p.m. Thursday.
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Memories and Condolences
for Denver Butler
Thelma Whelan
January 9, 2010
Marianne and family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
A Powell friend of Millie
Pamela Truax
January 7, 2010
Denver, it's not fair, you left us to soon. I will miss you! Never have I know a man with such honesty and humor! Thank you for all you did for our community and all you stood for and against. God comfort and bless those of us left behind. RIP Friend.
Dale Halleron
January 2, 2010
Mike and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
David Yates
January 2, 2010
Marianne & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Denver was a great man whose commitment to serving others has made this world a better place. May the memories of your father soon bring you comfort as you celebrate a life well lived.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
David Yates & Family
Jackie Crooks
January 2, 2010
Marianne,
Ed and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ed thought a lot of your father. We both wanted to be there for you, but Ed had emergency surgery yesterday and is in ICU at Audubon Hospital. He is doing well though. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Jackie and Ed Crooks
January 1, 2010
Matt, Denny, Kelly, and Mike. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Keeping you all close to my heart and prayers at your time of sorrow.
Bobbie
Harry Page
January 1, 2010
Sorry for your loss: I knew Denver briefly when we were students at Shawnee High School. We gave him the nickname "Country" and he didn't mind at all.
H. Patrick Page, [email protected], Shawnee 1959
January 1, 2010
Mike,
Sorry to read of you loss.
Gary Haynes
Ray Whitener
January 1, 2010
Marianne and Family
Denver was an honest and unselfish servant to the people; a great mentor who I had the honor of knowing for nearly 30 years. We shall ALL miss him
Ray and Cindy Whitener
Bruce Mingus
January 1, 2010
Marianne, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all. Bruce Mingus and family
BJ Gnau
January 1, 2010
One of his constituents for years when he was alderman and later state representative he was always there for those he represented. I liked his sense of humor and his spirit. My heart felt sympathy to all of the family. God comfort you at your time of loss. Those are some mighty big shoes to fill.
January 1, 2010
To the Butler Family, So very sorry for your loss. My husband and I went to school with Denver. Each time I would see or hear about him in the news, I would always think of a very funny remark he would always make at school. He was well liked by all who knew him. Sandra Vogelsang
December 31, 2009
To Denver's family,
Your loss is felt by the many, many folks Denver touched. My connection was limited to the Frankfort experience, but I admired and liked Denver (and really enjoyed Oscar). Denver played a very important role in the life our Commonwealth and in the lives of its citizens.
May God be present for you and may you know that many, many folks are thinking about you at this time.
George Binder
Yvonne & J. R. Gray
December 31, 2009
Marianne and the entire Butler family:
Yvonne and I are deeply saddened at the passing of a great person, a dedicated family man, a devoted public servant of his community and our state and most of all "our friend". Behind Denver's tenacity was a very gentle, kind, and considerate person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Yvonne and J. R. Gray
Henderson & Karen Yarbrough
December 31, 2009
Marianne & Family,
You have our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, a public servant dedicated to service. Although we never got to meet him, your stories about him and your mom, warmed our hearts. May God grant you peace during this most difficult time and may the memories of your father bring smiles to your faces.
Love,
Part of Your Maywood family,
Mayor Henderson & State Rep. Karen Yarbrough
Angie Cain
December 31, 2009
Dear Butler Family,
You have my deepest sympathy and I pray God will grant you peace and comfort during this time of loss. I know each of you have very special memories that you will cherish forever. Those wonderful memories will live forever in your hearts.
God Bless you all,
Angie (Biggs) Cain
Perry and Sheila Clark
December 31, 2009
Butler Family,
Our hearts are broken to hear of the loss of your Dad. All of the Clark family shares your grief and we pray for your family at this most difficult of times. Denver was a great man, who we respect, love and admire. We will miss him very much and will always be reminded of such wonderful times that have been shared with him and your Mom. His friendship,and the friendship of your family, has always meant a great deal to us~please call on us for anything.
Our most profound sympathy and heartfelt concern goes to all of you.
The Paul Clark Family
DENNIS COOK
December 31, 2009
MIKE,MICHELE,MARK,AMY,MATT,MARIANNE, DENNY,AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.. AND "OSCAR". MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE THAT CAN ONLY COME FROM HIM!!!!!I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR ALL GREAT LOST!!DENVER WAS ONE OF A KIND !! (WELL I KNOW HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS ARE LIKE HIM TOO!!!) DENVER WAS THERE FOR YOU ALL .. AND US IF WE EVERY NEEDED HIM.. IT WAS FUN AND HARD WORK AT TIMES IN THE BEGINNING PUTTING OUT YARD SIGNS BUT MOSTLY FUN. HE HAD SUCH A SINCE OF HUMER DENVER WOULD ALWAYS HAVE YOU LAUGHING!! I RECALL ONE TIME WHEN I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL DENVER CAM IN TO THE BATHROOM WERE I WAS CRYING AND ASK ME WHY WAS I CRYING? I TOLD HIM BECAUSE SOMEONE MADE FUN OF MY EARS.. DENVER TOLD ME IF ANYBODY OUGHT TO BE CRYING IT SHOULD BE HIM , THAT HE LOOKED LIKE A TAXI CAB COMING DOWN THE STREET WITH BOTH DOORS OPEN!!!!WE BOYH HAD A GOOD LAUGH ABOUT IT.. THE BOTTOM LINE IS DENVER HAS A BIG HEART LOVED HIS FAMILY ,FRIENDS, AND WOULD DO ANY THING HE COULD FOR THEM!!!!DENVER YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!! AND HEAVEN IS A LITTLE BIT BETTER OFF NOW . REST IN PEACE...LOVE,, DENNIS COOK
Machelle ZirMed Inc
December 31, 2009
Amy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know from conversations we have had that all of you have so many wonderful memories of your father. My prayers and deepest thoughts of sympathy are with you and your family.
Senator David Boswell
December 31, 2009
Your Father and Grandfather was indeed a great man, one I considered friend. He and I served together in the General Assembly and shared many of the same ideas for the good of the people. He was a true dedicated servant. I will remember all of you in my prayers. May he rest in peace!
John Arnold
December 31, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family I feel very honored to say that Denver was a true friend. He was at my side everyday during session and with his wit and humor it sure did make some of those long days go by alot faster. Representative John A. Arnold Jr.
Annette Atherton
December 31, 2009
Amy, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know from how often you spoke of your father and the stories that you have shared that he was loved and will be missed by all of you. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in the memories.
The Wares
December 31, 2009
Words could never express the loss we feel and we can only offer comfort and love to the ones he left behind. Denver was our next door neighbor and was absolutely the very best neighbor we have ever had. We will never have a neighbor as caring and loving as Denver. My children adored "DEMBUR" and loved his chickens. They flocked to Denver with open arms and always enjoyed the DUM DUM suckers and other gifts he would given to them ALL THE TIME. Denver had a huge heart, gentle voice, guiding hand and was a great resource for our political inquiries. He will be sorely missed by us.
December 31, 2009
Amy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in GOD.
Love,
Barbara Brown
Shirley Buntain
December 31, 2009
Prayers out to your entire family.
Much Love,
The Buntain Family
December 31, 2009
Michele:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your memories will carry you through this sad time.
Sandi Reinert
Mark Layman
December 31, 2009
Michele and Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
~ Aretha Williams
December 31, 2009
Amy,
I'm sorry for your lost. I pray that God comfort you and your family during your time of need.
Tara Yearns
December 31, 2009
Amy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara Yearns
ZirMed Inc.
December 31, 2009
Mike and family. I remember "coach" Butler very fondly. Prayers to you and yours as we loose yet another south end legacy. May he rest in Peace.
Joe Rieber, Jr.
December 31, 2009
Dear Denver, I just know you and Oscar are eating cake in Heaven right now. I will miss you my friend.
ME
December 31, 2009
P.S. I don't miss Oscar!Although he frequently visited me at work.
ME
ME
December 31, 2009
Denver was a funny very smart man. I enjoyed working with him and will miss him.
ME
jimmy wientjes
December 31, 2009
will miss and pray for you
December 31, 2009
To a wonderful uncle who was always involved in so many things who took time always to help other people...thanks for so many memories
keith mitchell and family
Tamara Cook
December 31, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Denver. While Our family has grown, gone our different directions and not seen as much of each other over the years, Tiffany and I always liked and respected Denver. I can remember riding around with my Dad for hours (but seemed like days) putting up election signs. We thought he was one of THE coolest guys. Then we would pile into his living room to watch the polls and celebrate on election night. While they may not be much to others, these are memories I will always cherish of him. My prayers are with all of his family and friends at this difficult time but especially his kids and grandkids because I know they all loved him so much. God be with you all and Denver will be GREATLY missed by so many.
David Johnson
December 31, 2009
Prayers to the Family, and Friends of Denver Butler. I worked the South end of Louisville as a Patrol Officer with the Louisville Police Department for eleven years. I had the honor of knowing Mr. Butler, and his wife. In my life I have not found another person who worked harder for the police Department, and our Brother Firefighters. He worked just as hard for the city, and those who elected him. He made the City of Louisville a greater place to work. The world is a better place because he lived, and he will be missed. God bless him,and his Family.
A Retired Louisville Police Officer, and Father of two Louisville Firefighter
December 31, 2009
Amy,
I was so sorry to hear
about your father's
passing.
Your entire family are
in my thoughts and prayers.
Su-Muru Skaggs mother,
Monte Kay Botkin
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