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Brett Butler Obituary

Brett WadeButler Will Be Missed  After a valiant and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs), surrounded by his family and friends, on October 21, 2004 we lost our dear husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend Brett Wade Butler. He was just shy of his 50th birthday.Brett was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active in his callings, especially Boy Scouts. He also enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Brett served his country in the Air Force. He worked in the telecommunication industry for 28 years. His wit and charm will be missed by all who knew him.  Brett is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janita of Show Low, AZ; daughters, Erica (Jorden) Orosz of Mesa, AZ, Sarah and Rachel of Show Low, AZ; one grandson, Brett Wade Orosz; mother, Jackie Butler of Vernon; sisters, LeAnn Butler of Mesa, Marcie (Frank) Westbrook of Nogal, New Mexico; brothers, Mark (Mitzi) Butler of Show Low, Cole (Traci) Butler of Snowflake; many nieces and nephews. Brett was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Wade Butler on April 12, 2004. Funeral Services for Brett will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2004 at the Show Low Stake Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Relief Society Room at the Show Low Stake Center. Interment will be in the Show Low Cemetery. The family would like to thank RTA Hospice for the loving care they provided. God be with you till we meet again. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit  our website at www.owensmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Oct. 26, 2004.

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Patty Tueller

October 26, 2004

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I was just writing you all notes and something whispered to me to look at the obituaries. What a beautiful tribute to Brett. Rich and I love you and think fondly of the sweet memories of times with you and Brett. Our prayers are with you at this time. Hugs and Lots of Love, Rich and Patty

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