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Marilyn Butterfield Obituary
Her memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Schnider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are her children Dean (Rhonda) Butterfield of Round Drop, Texas, Bruce Butterfield, Kent (Cindy) Butterfield and Sandy (Bryan) Daul, all of Great Falls; sisters Arlene (Gordon) Christenson of Minot, N.D., and Jeanette (Art) Varloe of Surrey, N.D.; a brother, Clem (Helen) Bjorke of Tacoma, Wash.; grandchildren Brandon Butterfield, Rebekah Butterfield, Alex Butterfield, Craig (Charrity) Butterfield, Scott (Tracy) Butterfield, Heidi (Sean) Slattery, Kendra Butterfield, Kaylene Butterfield and Joshua Butterfield, Jeremy (Sarah) Daul, Matt Daul, Nate Daul, and Tim (Katie) Lemke; great-grandchildren Taylor, Mason, Jace, Chase, Kaleb, Tai and Daenin; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Bjorke of Minot.
Marilyn Jean Bjorke was born Oct. 12, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Gjerde) Bjorke, in Minot, N.D. She graduated from Surrey High School in 1949.
Marilyn worked at Red Owl Store for one year in Minot, and then attended Trinity Nursing School for one and a half years. She married Willis Butterfield on May 23, 1952, in Minot. The couple moved to Great Falls in January of 1955.
Marilyn worked as a nurse's aide for three years and then went to adult education in 1968, becoming a licensed practical nurse in 1969. She worked at the Columbus Hospital as an LPN for 24 years, working in home health care for the last 15 years, retiring in 1993.
She was a member of Women of Moose 547, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Licensed Practical Nurses Association, and was with the Stephen Ministry. Marilyn was also involved with Girls and Boy Scouts of America for many years and volunteered at Peace Hospice. She enjoyed visiting and helping shut-ins, dancing, reading, the Great Falls Historical Society, her sewing club, her coffee club at Hardees with many of her friends, and her retired nursing friends, the "Mixed Nuts." She and her husband enjoyed their association with the Skunk Wagon Antique Car Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willis on Dec. 9, 2001; and brothers Bud and Owen.
The family suggests memorials to Peace Hospice, 2600 15th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405; or Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1326 1st Ave. N., Great Falls, MT 59401; or to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Butterfield
David & Cindy Myles
January 29, 2007
Kent,Cindy,Kendra,Kayleene,& Josh
Your family is in our prayers.
Barbara Mather
January 20, 2007
To my cousins
I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. It is a very sad time for all of us. My fondest memory of her is of her wedding day. I was only about 7 years old but I vividly remember her in her pink suit. I thought she was the most beautiful bride in the world and she and Uncle Willie were such a handsome pair! I always looked forward to their (your) visits to the farm. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Barbara Vachal Mather
Michael Noel
January 19, 2007
My heart goes out to you all. Marilyn was a real gift, for all of time.
Stacie, Karl, Erik, Kyle Hepner
January 18, 2007
Kent~Cindy~Kendra~Kayleene~Josh
I am sorry to hear about your mom's passing Kent. Your thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Just know in your hearts she is now an angel of God and she will be watching over all of you. God Bless all of you.
Barb Stewart
January 18, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Denny Halvorson
January 18, 2007
To my first cousins, Dean, Bruce, Kent, Sandy and your families. I am deeply saddend of your Mom's passing. My deepest sympathy goes to all of you. Your Mom was so special, treating us Halvorson kids with love, respect kindness and understanding.
I have many good memories of all the times your Mom and Dad and you kids shared with us. May our Good Lord bless each of you during this time of sorrow. My apology for not being with you.
Sent with Love from your cousin Denny in Manitou, North Dakota
Heather LaMere
January 18, 2007
I am sorry about the loss of Marilyn. She was a great lady, and was very supportive of me nad my current deployment to Iraq. I send my deepest simpathy to the family and friends. She will be greatly miss by all who knew her. Heather LaMere and family
Tim Stewart
January 17, 2007
To the Butterfield family,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to all of you. I have fond memories of your Mom and I still consider Bruce to be my best friend and haven't forgotten all the good times. I remember when Bruce was there during our troubled times, when we were growing up. Marilyn was always a Great Lady and had a Heart of Gold.
Sincerely Tim Stewart and Family
Walt Evelyn Featherston
January 17, 2007
Deapest sympathy to the Butterfield family We very much enjoyed our association with Marilyn and all the activities we shared
Toni Castellanos
January 17, 2007
Sandy,sorry for the loss of your mother-your old friend Toni
Ronda Eustance.
January 17, 2007
Kent, Cindy and family: I was sorry to see the passing of your mom. Thank the good lord I still have both of my parents and can't imagine the pain. May GOD give you the strength when you need it most. Hopefully it will get better with time if there is anything I can do please let me know, I know my mom enjoyed your mom and thought highly of her work over the years they knew each other. Ronda Eustance and Annah Anderson (my mom in Gt.Falls)
Lynn Sangrey (peterson)
January 17, 2007
Sandy,my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother. from an old friend from high school.my thoughts are with all of you.
June Lane
January 17, 2007
To the family of Marilyn,
I was sorry to read of Marilyn's death. She was a wonderful person. Always had a smile and was very nice to everyone. She welcomed me to Great Falls Skunk Wagon Club when I first moved to Great Falls.
My prayers are with you all at this time.
Don and Cathy Steen
January 17, 2007
Our sympathies to the Butterfield family. We have many memories of Marilyn and Willy, the Boy Scouts and Troop 26.
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