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Robert Butterfield Obituary
LATTA, passed away quietly on March 1, 2011, due to complications following open heart surgery in early 2010, and was received into Glory by his Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in Huntington, WV, on Oct. 14, 1931, to Frank Melvin
Butterfield and Bena Latta
Butterfield. He lived in Paducah, KY, until 1946, when the family moved to Orlando, FL. He graduated from the University of Florida, and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He returned to Orlando following service in the US Army, and married Barbara West, of Lakeland, FL, on Aug. 17, 1957. He joined Butterfield & Company as an independent adjuster, subsequently becoming a risk manager with Orlando Regional Medical Center (now Orlando Health), where he worked until his retirement. His life was centered on his family and his faith. He was an organizing member of Orangewood Presbyterian Church and a founder of Orangewood Christian School. He served many years as Chairman of the Edgewood Boys Ranch Board, as an elder in Orangewood Presbyterian Church and St Paul's Presbyterian (PCA), and on the Board of Trustees of Covenant College - giving tirelessly of his time, energy and guidance.. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and maintained many lifelong friendships. He will be remembered most of all for his faith, kindness, selflessness and sense of humor, which brought joy and encouragement to all those fortunate enough to know him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara
Butterfield; sons Robert (Gwynn) L. Butterfield Jr. (Lakeland, FL), Ben Butterfield (Los Altos, CA); daughters Mary Beth (Todd) Kobrin and Meg (Jason) Mages (Orlando); nine grandchildren, Katy Roberts, Robert Butterfield III, Emily
Butterfield, Samantha Butterfield, Mandi Johnson, Joshua Kobrin, William Kobrin, Jonathan Mages and Anna Mages; and five great- grandchildren; sister Sue Whittelsey (Opelika, AL) and brother Frank Butterfield (Orange Park, FL). Funeral services and a celebration of his life is scheduled for 12 p.m., Fri., March 4, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church PCA, 4917 Eli Street, Orlando, FL 32804, with a reception following. All family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made payable to: Autism Speaks (Memo: Robert L.
Butterfield), attn: Research Donation, 1060 State Rd, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ, 08540.
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March 13, 2011
With deepest sympathy, just found out tonight about my friend Bob May God give you the strenght to go forward. your friend Gloria Jenkins from the Cath Lab at ORMC give Barb a big hug for me GOD is still Faithful
March 5, 2011
Barbara, My deepest condolences for your loss. He meant so much to me and my family. May God comfort you as only He can.
March 4, 2011
To the entire Butterfield Family, Please accept mine and the entire Yergey family's condolences. We have lost a wonderful man who was always generous with his time and talents to everyone. He will be sorely missed. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. Sincerely, David Yergey.
March 3, 2011
Bobby, Ben, Mary Beth and Meg,
My deepest condolences for your loss. He will be greatly missed by many,,,a life lived well. Love, Linda Horn
Wayne/Claudia De Witt
March 3, 2011
Dear All the wonderful Butterfields
I cherish the memory's of the late night session meetings with Bob. He always held my highest respect. I looked to him for guidance many times. Strength comes from the Lord of hosts. Regards to the family. P.S. Make it a mack daddy celebration.,
Allen and Dorie Hardrick
March 3, 2011
What an awesome man of God Bob was. He was one of our first Bible teachers at Orangewood and one of the best. May God comfort you in the joy of knowing Bob is with his Lord. He taught us so many truths as we are sure he filled you with.
Pam Jenkins
March 3, 2011
With love to all the Butterfields--what a wonderful, fun, godly man he was, and we grieve with you. We thank God for his life and pray that God will hold you all close to Himself and grant you comfort and peace as you look forward to seeing Bob again in glory.
March 3, 2011
Dear Meg and family: "How precious in the Lord is the death of his saints." Your Dad is Home. May the presence of God be especially real at this time. God bless. -- Tim Evearitt
Jenn
March 3, 2011
Katy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. If you need anything, we are only a phone call away!
Jenn, Steve, and Jonathan
Terry Laugherty
March 3, 2011
Dear Meg, Barbara and Family,
May God put his arms of love & comfort around you durning this time of loss. Robert was a Godly man and he will be missed by all how knew him. May God keep you strong through the upcoming funeral services; our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Dennis and Kate Tracy
March 3, 2011
We are grieving with you over the loss of Bob. What a pillar of the faith he has been to your family as well as to everyone who knew him. He leaves a rich legacy of the Gospel to us all. You are in our prayers at this difficult time...even as we also rejoice in the knowledge that Bob is finally at 'home' with his Lord and Saviour.
With our love,
Kelly Grant
March 3, 2011
Meg and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad, he was a great man of God. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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