Eddie Alma "Ed" Butterfield

1935 - 2022

BORN

1935

DIED

2022

Eddie Butterfield Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Eddie Alma "Ed" Butterfield
Start: 2022-11-27T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-11-28T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Willowcreek Country Club

Eddie "Ed" Alma

Butterfield

6/1/1935 ~ 11/12/2022

Eddie (Ed) Alma Butterfield--born June 1, 1935, in Murray, Utah to Edward and Mary Butterfield--died on November 12, 2022. His death relieved a long struggle with vascular dementia. We lost and grieved him over years, but his core defining virtues never dimmed.

Providing for family was foundational to Ed; that was his resolutely decided purpose in life. He was a man who could and would solve any problem for those he loved. You always felt safe with Ed in your corner. Even when he couldn't stand, he would insist to know how he could help his family.

In life, Ed was brilliant, ambitious, determined. He came from very little and made a fortune in Butterfield Lumber, a company that raised up and supported scores of employees and family members. His disease took many memories from him, but it could not touch the fact that he never lost a single fistfight as a teenager in Murray, Utah (a fact that his gracious caregivers at Sunrise of Sandy know by heart).

Ed is survived by his loving spouse, Bobbie. Their marriage of 54 years was an inspiration to all who knew them. Their love's tender strength mended together a large and mixed family, and it only grew over their years. Together, they flew across the world and walked their neighborhood. They advocated loudly in the political arena for gay rights, and sat quietly together on their back patio, hand-in-hand enjoying the babbling of Little Cottonwood Creek. They persevered through painful hardships, and slow danced together in joy wherever they found a chance.

Ed is also survived by his siblings Jerry and Susan; his eight children Alison (Rob), Debbie (Duff), Julie (Spencer), Lori (Eddie), Steve (Vickie), Todd, Tony (Paul), & Tracy. Ed had 32 grandchildren, and well over 60 great grandchildren. Ed is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Mary; and siblings Joyce, Mike, and Ron.

A celebration of Ed's life will occur November 27, 2022 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Willowcreek Country Club, 8505 Willow Creek Drive, Sandy.

In lieu of flowers, celebrants of Ed's life are encouraged to give to those they love in need of help.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Nov. 15 to Nov. 26, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Eddie Butterfield

10 Entries

Stephanie Peterson

January 23, 2023

I worked at the U of U health across from Fashion Place Mall and ran into Ed at lunch one day in 2021. He had his little dog, Molly (I think I remember that right) with him. Molly laid on the floor and didn´t want to move, so I walked over and pet Molly and we both laughed that she didn´t want to move. They both came over and sat with me while I ate. He told me his beautiful wife with amazing style was shopping and she would find him soon. He told me how proud he was of all of kids and man, oh man, did he love his wife Bobbi. He explained that he had been having trouble with his memory. I told him my father had something similar and I´d lost him a few years ago. I told him my dad´s name was Ed and he said, "That´s my name!"
I waited with him until Bobbi arrived to make sure he was safe.

I ran into him and Molly a couple of more times at lunch and it always seemed to be on a day when things weren´t going my way. Ed and his little dog always turned that around and brightened my day in a way I can´t described. I treasured the few times I got to see and chat with him. I´ve actually talked about him and his dog to a lot to friends. He even let me take his picture the first day I met him!

I´m so sorry to find this and know that I won´t be able to run into him on anymore lunch breaks, but I´m so very happy I got to meet him. He may have been losing his memory, but he sure vividly remembered his family and was so proud of all of them.

Best to you all,
Steph Peterson

Erin Pickens

November 26, 2022

Ed will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was a genuinely kind man who had the ability to make you feel welcome anytime and anywhere you ran into him. Took the time to talk to us many times over the years. Len enjoyed dealing with Butterfield Lumber when he was involved. He will be missed, but our fond memories of him will live on!!
Erin and Len Pickens

Mary Nunley

November 24, 2022

Always looked forward to seeing Ed and Bobbie walking at Fashion Place Mall. They were always smiling and happy. There was always time to chat and catch up. Sympathy to the family.

Steve & Maureen Stauffer

November 21, 2022

Lori So sorry to read of the passing of your father. Hope you and Ed and family have comfort in this time of sorrow.

Wendy M Hemingway

November 20, 2022

He was such a lovely man. Always made me feel welcome.
Wendy Hemingway.

Carol McLaughlin

November 19, 2022

I worked for Ed, Jerry & Don in the late 70´s at Cook Lumber. He was a terrific man & boss. Condolences to Bobby and the Butterfield Family. RIP

Jean Hibbard

Sent Flowers

BRIANT JENSON

November 18, 2022

I knew Eddie when he worked at Cook Lumber. He was our neighbor on 7800 South. One day he found out that my dad wanted to make our house larger. So Eddie arranged for Cook Lumber to donate two truck loads of lumber free or charge. We added two bedrooms, a bathroom, and enlarged the kitchen.
Thank you Eddie
PS we also used lumber harvested from a large chickencoop we tore down for the lumber. That lumber went inside the new lumber that Eddie provided.

Cliff Nielson

November 16, 2022

I have many good memories of Eddie and the whole Butterfield family.

Maxine Nielson Pearce

November 16, 2022

I am so sorry for the passing of Ed. He was a part of my childhood memories as I was in their home frequently. May your hearts be blessed and comforted as you remember his love for you.

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