Carol Lena Clayton Butler

Carol Butler Obituary

Carol Lena Clayton Butler 1928 ~ 2007 Carol Lena Clayton Butler, age 78, passed away October 4, 2007 in MacKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT, surrounded by her loving children. Born December 25, 1928 in Preston, ID daughter of Melvin "Happy" and Lena Hauser Clayton. Raised in Preston until her family moved to California in 1942. Graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, California. She served an LDS mission to the Central Atlantic States. Married Raymond A. Webb July 17, 1951. Divorced 1961. Married Howard George Butler August 31, 1963 in Salt Lake City. An active member of the LDS church. A talented organist, she began playing the piano at age 7. She was a church organist 69 years (1938-2007). She served for several years as a Bountiful Temple worker, which gave her great joy in her later years. Not only did she serve with her music, but also as counselor and teacher in the Young Women and Primary programs. She also served as the Relief Society President and a Visiting Teacher. For many years, she served on the Cannon Stake Primary Board in the Music area. She worked many years for the Salt Lake City School District as a secretary. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and traveling, and spending time with her beloved family. She will be remembered by friends and family for her spiritual beauty, her kindness, and unconditional love for others along with her many talents. Survived by her son, Mark (Kathleen) Webb, Phoenix, Arizona; her daughters, Christy (John) Pulsipher, Clifton, Virginia; Renee (Kevin) Bergeson, North Salt Lake, Utah; Marlene (Richard) Lindsey, Clearfield, Utah; her 19 precious grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Edward V. Clayton, Curtis M. Clayton, David W. Clayton; and sister, Mildred E. Cupp; a daughter, Susan E. Butler; a son, Wayne Butler; and her beloved husband, Howard G. Butler. Funeral services will be held on October 9, 2007, 10 a.m. at the West Bountiful 5th Ward, 840 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT. A viewing will be held October 8, 2007, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah and Tuesday from 8:45-9:45 a.m. prior to the funeral services. Interment will be Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy, UT.

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Published by Deseret News from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Butler

12 Entries

Dwight Clayton

October 10, 2007

Dear Mark, Christy, Renee, and Marlene, I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. A grand generation has now been completed beyond and I can't imagine anything but joy amonst them all. I think of Grandpa and Grandma greeting each of these children as they have arrived and the fulfillment of their sealing realized.

I remember when you came and lived with us in SL and a short time later being intorduced to Howard our "TV repairman". What a grand and glorious relationship they had and the wonderful life they melded together for all of you.

I honor this day Carol Clayton Butler and enjoy my memories of her life. May each of you feel the atonoing love of the Savior as you mourn in joy for the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother. She was a grand and elect lady.

Dwight & Leta Clayton and children
Lindsay & Jared Richart
Celeste & Matt Knight
Diedre & Mike Wright
Carli & Ryan Karren

Pat Soper

October 10, 2007

I was so sad to hear of Carol's passing. I went to the Temple regularly when she was an ordinance worker. She was one of my favorite. She is one of the most pleasant and kind people I know. She always recognized me and spoke to me in the store or at West Bountiful occasions. I enjoyed getting to know her better in our Red Hat group. I will really miss her. Love and prayers to her family.

Larry and Verlene Stanger

October 9, 2007

I wanted to share my thoughts about Carol Butler. My husband and I were in-active for a few years.And every time Carol saw us, at the store or different places, she would always give me a big hug, and tell us how much she missed us at church. Then when we started going back to church, we always sat behind Carol. Carol always turned around and told us how happy she was to see us there. We are blessed to have known Carol. We will remember her sweet spirit, always! Love, Larry and Verlene Stanger

Carol Widdison

October 9, 2007

It broke our hearts to learn of Carol's death. We only knew her when she was sick, but learned to love her as we cared for her. She will be happy with her loved ones and will enjoy playing the organ for us when we join her one day.

Our hearts go out to you at this time.

Carol and the nurses at Davis

Danny Petersen

October 9, 2007

We are saddened to hear of Aunt Carol's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Dan and Linda Petersen

October 8, 2007

Marlene, Renee & Family,

How saddened we are to hear of your mom's passing. We have many wonderful memories from the Cannon 6th ward and your family is such a huge part of that. May our Heavenly Father comfort and bless you, know that we will keep you in our prayers.

Judy (Curtis) Barney
Okinawa, Japan
Helen (Curtis) Sammann
Salt Lake City

Jodi Clark

October 8, 2007

Renee and Family,
I know there are no words that can be said that can take away your sadness ~ Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ May your memories bring you peace and comfort in all the days to come ~

Karen Bowers Hansen

October 8, 2007

Dear Family
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Carol. Wish we had visited with her more. We know this is a sad time for the family, but we're certain she is happy to be with her loved ones who have gone on. We remember her as a happy, active lady and honor her life. We will probably not be in attendance at the services but will be thinking of you all.
Love to you all, from Preston, Idaho

Karen B. Hansen

Cindy (Bosen) Pokezwinski

October 8, 2007

Dear Mark, Christy, Marlene and Renee,

My family expresses our utmost sympathy to you at the passing of your mother and our dear friend Carol. She was always a bright spot in our lives, always asking if I was still playing the organ (Yes and I owe it all to her) and always greeting us with her smile and a hug. We remember fondly the years of friendship and service she gave to our Cannon 6th Ward Family. Your family has always been very special to us and we mourn with you today the loss of this great, elect lady. How wonderful the reunion is she is now enjoying with family and friends who have gone before. And how blessed we are to know that death is not the end, that our loved ones have only entered into another place, and are now preparing a place for us when we join them. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all in this time of sorrow. It is okay to cry, in fact we should weep for those that die (D&C 42) but know that it is only for a brief period of time until we will all be together again, wrapped in the loving embrace of our dear family members. It's also okay to laugh. Laughter shows that we understand the true nature and scope of the eternities. Enjoy the times you have together, to reflect, to weep, to laugh and to love. May you feel peace and may the Lord keep you in the hollow of His hand.

Rilla Bosen
Kathy Derrick & family
Cindy Pokezwinski & family
Brad Bosen & family
Pam Barnett & family
Mark Bosen & family

Kathy Turner

October 7, 2007

Dear Clayton Family

We were truly saddened by the news of Aunt Carol's passing. She was a wonderful, caring, positive person and will be greatly missed. We were so pleased and blessed to see her in January at Beth's funeral. Her wonderful smile and positive attitude did much to lighten our burden that day.

We are certain that there are many who have been waiting for her to join her in the heavens that are rejoicing at the happy reunion that they are having. She has now joined her brothers and sister in renewing their acquaintance.

We regret that we will not be able to be there to celebrate Aunt Carol's life. But know that we will be there in spirit. There will be a void in the extended family now that she is gone but she is in a much better place.

We send our condolences to those who are here. We pray that you will find comfort and solace from the knowledge that we will all be together again someday.

We

Our love to all.

Don & Kathy Turner & children
Jason & Shelly Turner
Shawn & Jasmine Turner
Travis & Brooke Turner
Rishcel & Ryan Law
Erin & Clinton Kennedy

Mar Jean Kanady

October 7, 2007

I was so sad to hear about the passing of "Aunt Carol." I am sure that "Uncle Howard" and other loved ones are having a great reunion today. I remember her "great" smile and love of her family. She had such talent. Please know you all are in my thoughts.

Suzanne Covington

October 6, 2007

Dear Wonderful Clayton Family -

We were so sad and suprised with the news that Aunt Carol had passed away. She was truly an angel who walked the earth... always with a kind world to say, having the ability to lift a person up, even when they didn't know they needed lifting.
The truly unconditional love that she had for her family and friends is nothing short of inspiring, and she will hold that love forever... as will we.

Everyone she touched... every person... was blessed by her presence and grace. Yes, the heavens have been having a HUGE celebration now that she has joined the troops with her beloved loved ones that have been waiting so long to have her join them. Regretfully, the world will NEVER be the same now that she has gone.

A sort of "humble sweetness" is missing from the world today... and that was Aunt Carol.
Please know how very much we wish that we could join the rest of the family in Utah and celebrate Aunt Carol's life. We share in the overwhelming comfort knowing that the veil has been lifted and Aunt Carl now knows "the great unknown." We're sure that Uncle Howard and those loved ones that Carol lost so long ago, are there to meet her with open arms and welcome her with everlasting love.
Wow... what a wonderful woman and how blessed we all are to have had her in our lives! She will surely be missed.

With much love,
The Claytons of Virginia

Jimmy and Sue, and children Kim, Karalyn, Bob, and grandkids Cassie, Jacob, Robby, Alexis, Nicole, Joshua

Rick and Lisa, and children Ashley, Nick, Tyler, and Logan

Barry and Mindy, and children Carrie, Kenny, Karly and Kevin

Stuart and Lisa, and children Zach and Alex

Suzanne and Brad, and clildren Emily and Abby-Jean

and of course, Spencer... who had a very special love for Aunt Carol