Penelope-Butler-Obituary

Penelope Johnson Butler

Portage, Michigan

1944 - 2025

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DIED
January 28, 2025
LOCATION
Portage, Michigan
CHARITY
Wounded Warrior Project

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Penny Johnson Butler, born July 21, 1944 in Hollywood, CA, passed peacefully with her family at her home in Portage, MI on January 28, 2025 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Though not one to seek the spotlight, Penny was a woman of extraordinary accomplishments. She grew up in...

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Penny was an amazing multi-talented person. She will be missed by everyone she came in contact with and memories of her will be long lasting.

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Dear Butler family, I am so sorry to learn of Penny's passing. As was written, her accomplishments were amazing - her dedication and success showed all of the young women just how much was possible. She was so proud of all of you, and so generous with her support of others. I remember well her kind words and encouragement during my time skating in Kalamazoo, and have a very special memory of spending a spirited evening in your home celebrating our Irish ancestry with live music and dance. I...

My deepest sympathy to Penny's family. Penny was a very special person. I met Penny at Bible Study Fellowship several years ago and always enjoyed visiting with her. Since I was a greeter, Penny would save me a seat because we never ran out of topics to share from the current lesson, to our families, and other things of interest. When 2020 hit, most discussion groups offered Zoom meetings and I chose that also. By the time things returned to "normal" I was attending Bible...

Thinking of you Dr. (Brendan) & Caitlin Butler, and your entire family.

Erin and Dave, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She'll live forever in your hearts. Hugs...