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Dr. John W. Buttrey Jr.

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Buttrey, Dr. John W., Jr. 83, of Chesterfield, MO., died on March 21, 2006. Dr. Buttrey was retired from Boeing. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born Aug. 15, 1922 in Illmo, MO. Dr. Buttrey was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Buttrey; his stepmother, Pearl...

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Grandad, Thank you for touching our lives and giving us all of the love you could give! We will miss you and hold you in our hearts forever.

John, you were always an inspiration to me for your knowledge and your kindness. I remember the rounds of golf at Bogey Hills Country Club and the card games in your lower level famly room. I especially remember the Christmas and other holidays you, Marcene and your four children hosted for our wonderfully large family in your beautiful home. The way you welcomed everyone into your home as your own children, brothers and sisters was in itself the greatest gift. You always had that simple,...

He listen to the whisper
from an angel way up high
we kissed and held him in our arms
as he gave a final sigh.

I miss you Daddy....say hi to Gram and Uncle Charlie love Pam

He, whose life so glowed
With joy and grace abounding,
Shall surely find peace.
__________

John, I will always remember you as a kind and giving man to both family and friends. I enjoyed the many hours we spent at the driving range and playing golf together; the football, baseball, hockey games, and golf matches we watched together; our fishing trips to Lake Wappapello and Thomas Hill Reservoir; introducing me to canoeing Missouri Rivers and the many float trips we took together on the Current River; dining as your guest in some of the best restaurants in St. Louis; being invited...

You have alwys been my hero, and you always will be. It is so hard to say goodbye.....I love you Daddy always and foewer....Pat

I love you grandad. I miss you so much

James and Nita Watkins
Valerie and Dale Holcomb
James Watkins, Jr. and son Drew
Mark and Sara Watkins and son Kyle
Kristen and Michael Beaudoin