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Steve Butler Obituary
Steve was sadden to leave behind his first (and second) wife Sherry, sons Craig and Reid, their wives Rene and Jennifer, and grandchildren Zeke, Jameson, Siena and Peyton. In addition Steve leaves behind a brother Mike and sisters Sara and Janice.
Steve was born to Melvin and Ellen Butler in New Mexico and grew up in New York and Tucson, AZ where he attended undergraduate and Law School at the University of Arizona. While in Tucson Steve met and married Sherry and the two relocated to San Francisco in 1969. Steve clerked for the 9th circuit and was a successful construction attorney with Bechtel for over 30 years.
Steve's family was always the central point of his life and everybody who knew him knew of his children and later, grandchildren. Steve would easily brag and storytell about his family, even to strangers! He was known by his friends as compassionate and loyal with a wicked sense of humor. His thoughtfulness was evidenced by his annual ritual of sending anonymous Valentines from "The San Francisco Valentine Fairy" to all the special people in his life.
Steve will be missed by many, all of whom enjoyed his amazing friendship.
Services are pending. To leave a note for Steve's family please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sbutler
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steve Butler
Ellen
November 29, 2020
Memories and prayers always
Rodney Gomez
December 18, 2012
Was lucky to work with him on a brief. He had great charm and a wonderful sense of humour.
Gary Baxter
December 14, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man and will be missed by many.
December 11, 2012
I will miss the "Valentine Fairy"
Carmel Dimond
Glenn Shean
December 8, 2012
Goodbye Steve, life won't be the same without your friendship and your wonderful energy and humor
December 7, 2012
Vayo con dios,dear Steve.
Bob & Bobbie
Tony Smith
December 7, 2012
Steve was a big guy with a big heart and he leaves behind a big hole in the hearts and souls of all who knew and loved him.
December 6, 2012
Sorry to hear the news. Have some fun memories of shared time with your family back in the day with Tony. Memento Mori....Steve and Judi Granucci
Ellen Burns
December 6, 2012
My condolences to you all. Steve was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. He was a compassionate, caring man who always gave a helping hand aong with words of wisdom. I know from working with Steve that he was very much loved by us all here in Boston. He had an infectious smile and could light up a room. We had a joke of Steve being the "Mayor of Seaport" because everywhere he went he would be greeted as such. I can't say enough, he was such a wonderful person.
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