Christopher Thomas Button

It's been so long since I saw Chris, but I can still remember his ability to say the right thing instantly, his grace and generosity, and his brilliant leadership. What an honor it was to know him. When I get to the other side, I want to learn why people like Chris have to endure the things they do, and why they are taken so soon. This is a beautiful tribute (no doubt written by Lynn). I loved trading wiener dog stories with Chris about Jupiter. I am so grateful this post came up today. Love...

Though I did not have the pleasure of meeting his wife I have had the pleasure for the past 24 years of knowing his daughter, Becky. So many times I made the drive to Chris' to drop off or pick up my daughter, Kimberly. I so enjoyed visiting with Chris at these times. My thoughts and prayers to Becky and all of Chris' family.

Lynn, You are so lucky because you found your soul mate in Chris! You will always carry that with you -- always. You both were so blessed to have found each other. Lynn -- one thing you should know -- you are dearly loved! With love from your fellow Trendie -- Annette

Aaah. So sad to hear about Chris. I was fortunate to have Chris as my supervisor at Root & Associates in the mid 80's. He taught me so much about advertising: budgeting, client contact and billing...all with the sort of "of course," approach. Yes, the one word that describes Chris best is charm. He had more than all the other account executives at Root put together. He also had us from time to time in the conference room, trying not to wet ourselves. One story in particular about a comparison...

In my casual reading of the obituaries yesterday I was so impacted by this one. Although born the same year as Mr. Button and a graduate of a North Baton Rouge high school, I am a total stranger to him and his family. In addition to the other positive aspects of his life expressed so well in the obituary, I was amazingly impressed with the sensitive and well written inclusion of his pets in the write up. It definitely sounds like Mr. Button's death is a loss to a great many people as well...

Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear about Chris' death. He was my first AE ever when he was at Root & Associates and the perfect gentleman to lead Woman's Hospital into the advertising era. He was one of the most gracious, articulate, honest and entertaining people I have ever known. We bonded over our love for weiner dogs. I am glad he and John remained friends. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family. What a terrible loss.
Hugs and love,
Dee Brandt

His colorful imagination, gutsy spirit and perpetual charm are free of retraint now. Fly, Chris, fly! Bubs, Sandy and Mike ... you have my best wishes and my prayers.

I worked with Chris for the fist time in 1986, but it was his exceptional event production work on behalf of Blue Cross that gave me the very good fortune to become his friend. For eight years of glorious Angel Award events and a handful of sales conferences, there was never a time spent with him that didn’t involve a lot of laughter and a few cookies or candies. He was a gifted storyteller who could take the most mundane happening and make it into a totally outlandish tale. The consummate...

Chris was one of those unique individuals who could discover a humorous antidote even in the most serious of situations, includng his own. A gifted story teller, the impish twinkle of his eyes always brightened in anticipation of delivering the unexpected punch line or twist to the story he was telling. Thank you for the warm smile and friendship when I needed it most. Pleasant journey my friend.