Lawrence O'dell Butterfield

1932 - 2017

Lawrence O'dell Butterfield
March 17, 1932 - August 26, 2017
Lawrence O'dell Butterfield (Jiggs, Butters, L.O.), 85, of Lehi, Utah, passed away Aug. 26, 2017, of natural causes peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long struggle with prostate cancer and essential tremor.
Lawrence was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 17, 1932, to Edward Arthur Butterfield and Annie Gygi Butterfield Reedy. He graduated from Granite High School.
Lawrence was married to Faye Ditzer, later divorced. He was married to Patricia Ellis, later divorced. He was married to Bernice Hatch Wood on Dec. 27, 1969. His children are Lawrence Butterfield Jr., Sheila Davis, Tonya Roy (Doug), David Butterfield (Kim), Lorraine Johnson, Lois Banks (Chris) and Kris Wood.
Lawrence worked hard as a landscaper, roofer and farmer among other trades. He enjoyed his farm in Lewiston, Utah, for over 20 years. He enjoyed working with animals, particularly horses, growing crops and a garden. He was a high priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a dedicated home teacher. He was friendly and outgoing with the gift of storytelling. He gained many friends through his cheerful nature.
Lawrence Butterfield is survived by his wife, Bernice Butterfield; children, Sheila, Tonya, David, Lorraine, Lois and Kris; as well as 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings Grace Atwood, Geraldine Jensen and Sylvia Orr; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by 16 siblings.
There will be a viewing Friday, Sept. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LDS chapel located at 1495 W. Tamarack Road (approximately 4700 South), Taylorsville, Utah. The funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 2, at the same location with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home, www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a charity of your choice.