Donald Paul Butcher
1944 - 2026
Donald Paul Butcher
1944 - 2026
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Donald was born on December 21, 1944 in Bethany, Missouri to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended 2 years at Northwest Missouri State University.
Mr. Butcher served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967.
Donald married Linda Jean Mackey on August 27, 1967 in Tarkio, Missouri.
Donald worked at Quaker Oats for thirty-three years and at Northwest Psychiatric Rehab Hospital for eighteen years.
Donald was a a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church,
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Linda, of the home; son, Todd Butcher, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Shauna Jackson (Brad), St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Hayley Morrison (Tysan), Ashlyn, Delaney, Carys and Gavin great-granddaughter, Scottie Lynn; David Mustard and Ellie, Alex and Donovan Mustard and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brothers, James Butcher and Richard Maddy; sisters, Carol Louis Butcher, Lavesta "Penny" Hardy and Georgia Barr.
Funeral Services were held 11:30 AM Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Frederick Boulevard Church, where the family will receive friends 10:00 to 11:30 AM prior to the service. Mr. Butcher will be cremated following the service with Inurnment at Savannah Cemetery at a later day.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Frederick Boulevard Church Mission or St. Joseph Christian School Athletics.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Karl Sontheimer
January 20, 2026
I was fortunate to have worked with Don at NMPRC. He was a pleasure to work with, always having kind words and a great sense of humor. Don was a great guy and will be missed. My sincere condolences go out to Don's family.
Carys Butcher
January 17, 2026
I love and miss you Papa!❤
Delaney Butcher
January 17, 2026
Best Grandpa Ever! I’ll miss and love you forever!
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Cassy & Matthew Thornton
January 16, 2026
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers & hugs are with you.
Teresa Bobela
January 16, 2026
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Roger Bowlin
January 16, 2026
I met Don when I joined the 135th Signal Battalion in 1969. Don was my platoon sergeant.
He was always good to me, a true gentleman who will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
Penny A Reil
January 15, 2026
I met Don over 50 years ago when I started working with Linda at the Interstate Loan office. He was always very nice and fun to be around. Rest In Peace good buddy! You will definitely be missed!
Stephanie Caton
January 15, 2026
Don, was a wonderful coworker & an amazing friend. I will miss him so much. Prayers of peace & comfort to Linda & family. It was an honor to know him.
Tharran & Barb Gaines
January 15, 2026
Don was one of the kindest men we were blessed to know. He will be greatly missed.
Brittney Jackson
January 15, 2026
I’m going to miss you Papa B
Cheyenne Soultz
January 15, 2026
You were one of the best people to be around with a loving sense of humor. Our family has gained another guardian angel in which we will all miss dearly. Give my grandmother a huge hug for me when you see her.
Earlene Curtis
January 14, 2026
You were the Greatest Uncle a niece could ask for I'll cherish the memories forever and always RIP love Earlene
Julie Reynolds (Knott)
January 14, 2026
I remember Donnie when he would come to Coffey in the 60’s. My brother and him ran around together. He was a nice guy and funny. What’s really funny is that our family has a recipe that we got from lida that we have passed down, we called it the Lida Butcher salad. I told Donnie about this once years ago and he thought that was really neat. It’s still in my recipe box and I’m 77 years old. Sorry for your loss.
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