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BERNARD BUTTERWORTH Obituary

Dr. Bernard Butterworth, age 87, passed away Feb 11, 2010 at The Groves. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ada Butterworth; a brother, Robert Butterworth; 2 sisters, Velva Davis and Lois Davis and their husbands. He is survived by 2 brothers, Rev. F. Edward Butterworth, and family, of California, and Kenneth Butterworth, and family, of Independence; a sister, Beatrice Mengel, and family, of Independence. A Celebration of Bernard's life will be announced at a later date. Private burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery beside his beloved mother. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Groves.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 14, 2010.

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Geoff Gottschalk

April 12, 2010

I was one of "Bernie's boys." I am proud to say in his words, "I was one of many." Bernie was my friend, mentor, and the one responsible for my acceptance to dental school. For those of us fortunate enough to know him, we realize that he was "one of a kind." I was UMKC class of 1983.

Ken Nelson

February 16, 2010

Dr B was one of my all time favorite instructors. I always appreciated his knowledge, his wit and above all admired the way he cared about the success of all of his students. He shaped many lives.

Marsha Pyle

February 16, 2010

All members of the UMKC dental community mourn the passing of Dr. Bernard Butterworth, who served with great distinction as a member of our faculty for many years. On behalf of our faculty, students, staff and alumni, we wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to Dr. Butterworth’s family.
Dr. Marsha Pyle, Dean of the UMKC School of Dentistry

Stephanie Altenburg

February 15, 2010

Dr. B or B3 as he and Dr Gronniger sometimes called him, is my Dental Grandfather. I have many wonderful memories of this sweet gentile man. One of my favorites is of seeing Dr. B standing next to Guy at my Dental school graduation. He will forever be missed.

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