Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Butterfield, Clarence D. age 97, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Maime; brother, Earl Butterfield. Survived by daughters, Clar (Bruce) Nelson, Ham Lake, MN, Gail Butterfield, Mpls; grandchildren, Kari (Gary) Jones, David Nelson (Tonya Peppard); great-grandchildren, Kaliya and Evan; brother, Laurence (Betty) Butterfield, Mpls; other family and friends. Retired Grayco employee. Visitation Tues., 5-8 PM, Albin Chapel, 6855 Rowland Road, Eden Prairie, MN. Service Wed., 10 AM, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., Mpls. Interment, Lakewood Cemetery. Obit info albinchapel.com Albin Chapel (952) 914-9410 Ralph, Jim & Dan Albinson
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Gail and Clar, I was just remembering your dad and the Christmas tradition of popcorn...traditions continue, just as my memories of him do. Many holiday blessings.
Deb Francisco
December 14, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of your father. He had such a kind and gentle soul. I always looked forward to his visits to Mrs. Walker for his taxes. He never failed to stop at my desk and share a kind word with me. He always brought a ray of light and happiness that lightened the burdens of the day. I will miss him and always remember him.
Joan Schneider
January 20, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
Clar and Gail, It was good to talk to you (Clar) about your Dad. We will always remember the trip to Mexico, Alamagordo, and Carlsbad with both of your parents. Take care.
Jim & Phyllis Gilbertson
December 30, 2006 | Albuquerque, NM
Although I knew him only briefly, my life will forever be enhanced from having had the chance to meet Clarence. I so enjoyed sharing BBQ ribs with him at the local rib joint. You are in my prayers and God bless you all.
Robert Meininger
December 28, 2006 | Brainerd, MN
Gail & Clar: I was deeply saddened to learn of your father's passing. Your Dad & Mom were wonderful neighbors to us on Portland Avenue. I remember when we'd come back from visits to our farm in northern MN and he'd see us and ask "How are the spadadoes? (potatoes)" He exuded joy and made other people feel good just to be in his presence. I will cherish his memory and his friendship for my family.
Steve Francisco
December 27, 2006 | Eagan, MN
I was very sadden to hear the news of Clarence passing. I will always have fond memories of both my grandfather and Clarence sitting next to each together and not being able to tell one from the other! Twins 10 years apart! I will hold this memory close to me forever. The whole family will be in my prayers over this holiday time. Bless you Clarence.
Jason Butterfield
December 27, 2006 | Eden Prairie, MN
Clar and Gail,
Your father was a kind and gentle man. The first time I met him at
church in Aurora, I knew that he would be a friend for life. Quick
witted and always ready with a story he made my place in life a little better. I will miss him dearly but we will meet again
some day.
Don Meininger
December 26, 2006 | Brainerd, MN
I fondly remember Clarence the last time I saw him he came to usher in a wheelchair he still had that big smile. When I first met him he lite up the theatre lobby and he brought other ushers with him to help out with morning shows at the Orpheum. He said, "the reinforcements are here."
My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Lucinda Hochsprung
December 23, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
Gail, Clar, Bruce, Kari & David;
The world is a better place now because of Clarence. A fond memory is the summer of '66 when I took a bus up to the lake in Brainerd, but rode back with Mae and Clarence. I was so tired that I slept with my eyes open so as not to let them know. They were both so kind and generous. Truly a great loss but such a gain in heaven. Just imagine the stories he's telling right now.
I'll miss his BIG BEAR HUG. A hug like no other.
Clarence, hope your...
Butch & Pat Butterfield
December 21, 2006 | Orono, MN
