Photo courtesy of Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services - Ada
Ada, Ohio
Apr 21, 1969 – Jul 29, 2022
Julie Ann (Tracy) Butterfield, age 53, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 21, 1969, in Lima, Ohio to Larry C. and Carol (Fisher) Tracy. Her father and stepmother, Larry and Phyllis Tracy survive in Lima; and her mother and stepfather, Carol and Russell Parker survive in Lima. On February 15, 1992, Julie married Rick Butterfield and he survives in Harrod.
Julie is also survived by her two children: Luke (Lydia Smith) Butterfield of Harrod, and Katie Butterfield of Harrod; a brother, Mark (Kerri) Tracy of Lima; two stepbrothers: Tim (Shandra) Parker of Lima, and Todd (Michele) Parker of Delphos; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bert and Rosie Butterfield of Hardin County; two brothers-in-law: Ryan (Amanda) Butterfield of Lima, and Randy (Angie) Butterfield of Hardin County; and several nieces and nephews.
Julie worked as an elementary school teacher for the Ada Exempted Village Schools for twenty-six years. She was a member of the Forest Park United Methodist Church, Lima. She graduated from Bath High School in 1987. Julie then graduated from Bluffton University in 1991 with a degree in Education and then received her master's degree in Library Science from Clarion University. Julie was an avid reader, she always looked forward to vacations at the beach and taking trips with her teacher friends. Julie always wanted to be a teacher and when she was a child was always playing schoolhouse. Julie especially enjoyed attending her children’s events and her children were her whole life.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Forest Park United Methodist Church, 315 S. Collins Avenue, Lima, Ohio 45804 with Pastor Ted Bible, and Pastor Linda Lockwood officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemeter, Lima.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ada Exempted Village Schools Library and/or Forest Park United Methodist Church, Lima.
Read MoreI just found out the news of Mrs. Butterfield's passing. She was my favorite teacher and I specifically remember her patience with teaching me to write in cursive. She was an incredible teacher and she will forever be in my heart.
Samantha Helton
August 20, 2022 | School
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Ryley Davie
August 05, 2022
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your most loving Julie. Her life as detailed should serve as an inspiration to all who remain. Mark
Mark Smith
August 02, 2022 | Bangkok | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steven Wash
August 02, 2022 | Lima, OH
So very sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. Am lifting you and your family to our Lord in prayer.
Edith a. Gaertner
August 02, 2022 | Family
Sending love and prayers to the Butterfield family on the loss of Julie. May God give you peace knowing you will see her again in heaven.
Jackie Staley
August 01, 2022 | Torrance, CA | Family
My thoughts and prayers go to your family. I had the pleasure and honor of being an aide in Julie’s classroom in 2007. She was such an amazing, kind, and sweet teacher that I learned so much from. I was very blessed to have worked with her and get to chat with Luke at the end of every day. Every child that she taught and every person that was fortunate enough to know her is a better person from her influence.
Tara Mulholland
August 01, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
I´m so sorry to hear that Julie passed I worked with her when She was in college Julie is one of the nicest persons I have known I was just sick We lived in the Lafayette area God Bless your Family
Judy Richardson
August 01, 2022 | Friend
Carol, so sorry to hear about your daughter Julie. Also sorry we will not be able to make it to the service on Wednesday. May God be with you and your family.
Bob and Bev Spelman
July 31, 2022 | Family
