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Clyde Button Obituary
Elmira, NY: Was born October 21, 1953 in Elmira the son of the late Clyde E. and Regina (Rukat) Button Sr.; passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 60. His father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leon G. and Mary Ellen (Golden) Cannon predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Teresa (Cannon) Button; beloved daughters, Jeannette Button (Walter Hurst), Meghan (Button) & Mark Rose, Erica Button (Jammie Swayze); adored grandchildren, Kaelynn Button, Katrina Button; Jasmine Hurst; Jacob Rose, Natalie Rose and Nathan Rose; along with several other relatives, numerous friends and his special riding buddies. Clyde was a rural carrier with the US Postal Service for 25 + years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Heritage Softail with his buddies whenever he could. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services honoring his life and celebrating his memory will be held there on Wednesday, April 16 at 11:00 AM. Father Edward Golden will officiate. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's choice in his memory. Clyde's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Button
Teresa Button
April 9, 2015
Clyde, I love you & miss you. You are in my thoughts everyday 10/21/53-4/11/14 RIP
April 18, 2014
Theresa and girls. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are all in our prayers and Clyde is in the loving hands of the Lord. God Bless you all. Laurie, Amanda, and Adam Lamb
Lydia Voorhees
April 18, 2014
Teresa and family I'm so sorry for your Loss we will miss his smiling face as he always would wave and smile as he delivered are. Mail May Godcomfort you
Jane Wagner
April 18, 2014
Terry and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Clyde. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Butler-Pronti
April 16, 2014
Terry,My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denise (Butler)-Pronti
April 16, 2014
Terry, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
rachel
April 16, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers to my Aunt and Cousins today.
Carol Dassance
April 15, 2014
My sympathy to Clyde's family. I worked with him years ago at Howard Johnson's.
Jillian Rose
April 15, 2014
May this candle glow bright and represent the light, warmth, and kindness Clyde always brought.
BJ
April 15, 2014
youre all in my thoughts much love
The Schmidt family
April 15, 2014
So very sorry for your loss and to the Lowman postal community.
Deb Brenzo
April 15, 2014
May God, friends and family help you through this very difficult time and take comfort to know he will be watching and guiding you from above..
Dani Taylor
April 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes to Clyde's family. Such a warm kind hearted man will be missed however the heavens are happy at their newest angel. Fly High my friend!
Nicole Roman
April 15, 2014
"Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal." Wishing the Button Family and Friends best wishes and peace.
Bill, Carol and Connor Golden
April 14, 2014
To Terry and Family
Please accept our condolences on Clyde's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Teresa Button
April 14, 2014
A part of my heart has been torn from me, and whisked away to heaven to keep watch over all of us. I will love and miss you much. You were and always will be the love of my life.
Joe & Mary Margaret Murphy
April 14, 2014
Dear Terry & Family, We were so sadden to read about Clyde passing. He was a very friendly & family man. You will all be in our thoughts & prayers. Love Joe & Mary Margaret
Cass
April 14, 2014
My heart is broken that you had to leave us so soon. I love you so much <3 #4
Erich and Samantha Ferriter
April 14, 2014
Clyde will be missed as we seen him daily at our mailbox. It was fun trying to scare him by putting "snake eggs" in our mailbox. What did he do? He took them and put them in another mailbox. Also, I will always remember seeing him at all of the school events for his granddaughters. He was very proud of his family. So very sorry for your loss and the Lowman community.
Mary Harrison
April 14, 2014
Teresa and family. So sorry to hear of Clydes passing. You're in my thoughts.
Heather Rehkopf
April 14, 2014
I'll forever miss passing by you in the hills for the daily Clyde "The mailman" wave. Ride on forever my friend.
rachel morga
April 14, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Clyde's passing. He was a great man. A wonderful husband and father and an awesome Uncle. He will be missed by many. You are all in my heart and prayers. May you find strength in each other and solace in all the blessed memories you have with him. All my love, rachel
April 14, 2014
Teresa I am sorry for your Loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Judy Sykes
John & Lisa Kinne
April 14, 2014
Teresa and family. My heart and thoughts are with all of you. I knew from the first day that I met Clyde that he was a very special person and that our friendship would be ever lasting. It was an honor to have known him and a privilege to be his friend. We will miss him.
Jim & Karen Slaven
April 14, 2014
Terry and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through the days, weeks and months ahead. clyde was one of a kind. he will always be your shining light in the sky. RIP Clyde. gone, but never forgotten.
April 14, 2014
Terry and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I will always treasure the family get-togethers with you and Clyde at Mark and Meghan's. He always made me feel welcome. May God bless you all. Barbara R.Rathgeber, Thomasville, N.C.
Irene (Miller) Oppenheim
April 14, 2014
Prayers and blessings to Clyde's family. I still laugh at the memories of him at HoJos.
Sue (Bennett)Raub
April 14, 2014
Theresa ~ I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
BIll & Debbie &Breanna Van Riper Sr.
April 13, 2014
Terry and family so sorry about Clyde he was a strong guy and always smiling when I would run in to him by the mail box to chat he was great mailman and served the lowman resident excellent God Bless
The Jochem's
April 13, 2014
Teresa and family, we are so sorry for the passing of your beloved Clyde. We could not have asked for a better postman, always waving when we passed, always a positive and wonderful attitude when we had a chance to visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. There is no doubt that he is riding high above us on a softail in the sky. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
jeannie golden
April 13, 2014
my prayers are with you and my love
Debra Gush
April 13, 2014
Terry and family my thoughts and prayers are with you Cylde was a great guy and Terri you and him made a wonderful life and family together you were a couple that set a wonderful example for your girls
April 13, 2014
Our condolences from the Helstrom family.
Steven & Cheryl Brown
April 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss Mark and Meghan. Thinking of you and your family your in our prayers...
Theresa Auld
April 13, 2014
Teresa-
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Ted and Judy Pack
April 13, 2014
Erica and family, We were so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Kathy Isaacs
April 13, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for Clyde's family and friends...RIP Clyde...no more pain for you...
suzi stevens
April 13, 2014
I will miss the jokes and smiling face. You will be missed by many. My sympathy to your family. May God Bless You.
Suzi Stevens
April 13, 2014
Terry and family, I am so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. I will try to call you Terry, just know we are all thinking of you and praying for your family to remain strong.love you, Trina
Tami Terwilliger
April 13, 2014
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Joe and Melinda Rhode
April 13, 2014
Gone way to soon! Our hearts are heavy for all of you. May God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you during this very difficult time. Clyde will be missed by many.
Erica Button
April 13, 2014
I will never know a more amazing man than you dad!! I miss you so much and can't believe I have to say goodbye! I can say we are a strong family and together we will make it through!! I love you so much dad!! Love always your "pumpkin"
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