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Roger Button Obituary
January 2, 1952 - April 24, 2025
Boise, Idaho - Roger Wayne Button, 73, of Boise, died Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Roger was born on January 2, 1952 in Lewiston, Idaho to Max Button and Mary Ellen (Purcell) Button.
Roger attended Whittier Grade School in Boise, excelling in playing marbles. He attended Hillside Jr. High and graduated from Capital High School. He attended Boise State University and University of Idaho.
Roger Married Barbara A. Snapp on March 8, 1987 in Winnemucca, NV. Roger served in the US Army and is a Vietnam combat veteran. He was employed with Marsing Job Corp and the State of Idaho Vocation Rehabilitation.
He loved spending time with loved ones and going on trips with family and friends. Hobbies included fishing, beer, boating and traveling. Roger dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate with ADL counseling and working with public offenders.
Roger was preceded in death by his father Max Otis Button, his mother Mary Button; brothers, Ralph, Sherm, and Glenn Button; and his uncles Harry and Lewis Button.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Button; daughter, Rebecca M Button; granddaughter, Kaylee Button; grandson, Roger Max Button; son Justin R. Lempin and his wife Melissa.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr's Reisling, Schultheiss, Babbs, Ru, Vloka for their excellent care of him.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. with viewing 1 hour prior to the service at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave. Interment with military honors will follow at 1 p.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise.
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Ronnie and Pam
May 9, 2025
We enjoyed their visits and shared love of Chinese food....
Greta Pipkin Tilley
April 26, 2025
Barb, Becky and family - The Pipkin family sure does love you guys and are lifting you up in prayer. They don't come any better than Roger. He was truly one of a kind.
Lots of love to you!
Greta Pipkin Tilley
suzi pipkin
April 26, 2025
Barb and family, to have known Roger, was to find a one of a kind loyal friend. He has left a big hole in Chets heart, but we know we are promised to see him again. Roger was one of a kind. Our love to you always.
Suzi Pipkin
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