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1921
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2018
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Frank Butto Obituary
He attended Roseville High School in Roseville, Calif., where he played varsity football. He worked at the Pacific Fruit Express and went to aircraft sheet metal school before he volunteered to help start the Alaskan Air Depot in Anchorage. He was drafted into the Army and was discharged in 1946. He spent the next 35 years working civil service in aircraft maintenance at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, where he retired as Superintendent of the 21st Field Maintenance Squadron.
Frank married Bernice Frances Monis on Oct. 6, 1946, in Roseville, Calif., and immediately moved to Anchorage, where they lived the rest of their 58 years of married life together and had three sons. Frank is survived by his life companion for the last decade, Margaret Richmond; brother, Tony; three sons, Frank, Tony (Kellie) and Jerry (Cindy); and his grandchildren, Christopher Butto, Serena Gale-Butto, Michael Gale-Butto, Sabhin Butto, Tanis Butto, Jacob Schering and Lindsey Tinnon; his great-grandchild, Ella Tinnon; and several nieces, nephews, grandnephews and grandnieces. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; his parents, Mary and Antonio; and siblings, Joe and Tindara.
A memorial service, and reception to follow, will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, 3900 Wisconsin St., Anchorage, AK 99517. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Meals on Wheels online to oap.salvationarmy.org (go to "donate") or mail check to Salvation Army Older Alaskans Program, Meals on Wheels, 1712 A St. (2nd floor), Anchorage, AK 99501.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Butto
Butto Family - March 1985
Kenneth Monis
May 12, 2018
Harold Jilbert, Frank Butto and Alfred Monis - 1945
Kenneth Monis
May 12, 2018
Kenneth Monis
May 12, 2018
I have few memories of my parents siblings and family visits. However, I do remember Uncle Frank and Aunt Bernice coming down to visit my parents Al and Mary Monis. My wife convinced me to start looking into our family genealogy since I have all our family photos. I just found out about Uncle Franks passing and happened to run across a couple of great photos with Uncle Frank in them. My sincere condolences.
Savoring a tomato from our garden on a visit
Barbara Bigby
March 25, 2018
I had just heard that our dear Uncle Frank had passed away while I was out of the country. He was the life of the party, the light of our lives, and the rock of his family. We didn't see him often but when we did it was as though he kept us in his heart during the absence and no time had passed. He adored his family and was so proud of his sons and grandchildren. He showered all of us nieces and nephews with his magic. To Frank, Tony and Jerry, he was an example to us all of a life well lived. I loved him dearly.
Sarah
March 24, 2018
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May family and friends love and support each other during this trying time.
DORRIS L RHOADES
March 21, 2018
FRANK WORKED WITH MY DECEASED HUSBAND, CLARENCE (DUSTY) RHOADES AT THE BASE FOR YEARS AND WE WERE NEIGHBORS NEXT DOOR FOR A FEW YEARS. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED BERNICE AND FRANK AS FRIENDS FOR ALL THE YEARS WE KNEW THEM. GREAT PEOPLE, WHOLE FAMILY. MOST LIKED MAN ON EARTH.
Dini Diana Cladianos Jorgensen
March 21, 2018
Love you Uncle Frank
Your gumbella
Dini
Hanging with the man in charge - Frank Butto
Anthony Banker
March 20, 2018
Frank Butto was a fantastic example. He was full of love and joy, and always ready with a compliment for everyone. He loved to sing - and did so frequently. He was my next door neighbor and best friend for the past 8 years. He deeply loved Alaska, and was an amazing gardener. He spent countless hours making his yard and home as beautiful as possible. He was a generous host. His energy was contagious. He lived life to the fullest.
March 20, 2018
My sincere condolences. May our heavenly Father, the God of all comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
Karen
March 19, 2018
To the family and friends of Frank Butto, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.
Greg and Judy Ondeck
March 19, 2018
There are so many lovely memories of a next door neighbor. Frank and Bernice inviting our daughter over for cookies in thier gorgeous backyard, Frank and his Halloween costumes and always a smile on his face. It was a pleasure to have shared moments of his life.
Magan Morgan
March 19, 2018
I have known the Buttos my entire life. I always loved seeing Frank and Bernice at church when I used to go with my grandma as a child. He was a great soul and will be truly missed.
March 18, 2018
Such a wonderful man with a zest for life . I have such happy memories of "piggy pudding" and "blossom eggs". My condolences and thoughts with his family
Jody Butto
Mark Sutherlin
March 18, 2018
Frank was a good man and I'm glad to have crossed paths with him. I always think of him when I see a happy group of Christmas carolers. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
March 17, 2018
May God's love continue with the family. John 3:18.
Scott
March 17, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6
Rachel Paunic
March 17, 2018
My husband and I always looked forward to seeing Frank at the Slava's every year with his dear son. I know that he will be missed terribly by all his loved ones and friends. May God Bring Comfort during this time. Blessings, Rachel and Raca
March 17, 2018
My condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2
March 17, 2018
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19
J S
March 16, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from the loving promise of seeing our dear loved ones again (John 6:40). Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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