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Donald Butterfield Obituary
Donald (Donnie) Lee Butterfield, 74, a lifelong resident of Snohomish, WA, passed away November 16, 2022 at home. He was born February 10, 1948 in Snohomish, WA to Al and Beatrice Butterfield.
Donnie graduated from Snohomish High School in 1966 and from the University of Washington in 1970. Donnie also served in the National Guard Reserves.
Donnie was preceded in death by his brother Alan Butterfield in 2010, and is survived by his sister Virginia and brother-in-law Dave Whitford; nephews Spencer and wife Pam Whitford; James and wife Debbie Whitford; Edward and wife Jill Whitford; great-nephew Mathew and wife Stephanie and their sons; great-niece Nicole and husband Brandon and their daughter and great-nephew Brady and great-niece Emerson.
Donnie was an avid Seattle sports fan, enjoyed traveling the Western United States and spending time at the family property in the Silver Creek area.
At Donnie's request, no services will be held.
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