Dr. John W. Buttrey Jr.

John Buttrey Obituary

Buttrey, Dr. John W., Jr. 83, of Chesterfield, MO., died on March 21, 2006.
Dr. Buttrey was retired from Boeing. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born Aug. 15, 1922 in Illmo, MO.
Dr. Buttrey was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Buttrey; his stepmother, Pearl Walker Buttrey; a brother, Charles Glen Buttrey. He was the devoted husband of 63 years to Marcene Walker Buttrey; loving father of John (Jan) Buttrey, III, Stephen (Carol) Buttrey, Patricia Brown and Pamela (Fred) Chwarzinski; beloved grandfather of Amy (Oscar) Gonzales, Julie (Scott) Rybolt, John Copithorne, John Chwarzinski, Ann Copithorne, Beth Filla and Lynn Copithorne; proud great-grandfather of Justin and Jessica Filla, Alex, Sean and Benjamin Rybolt, Emily Gonzales; brother of Kenneth (Joann) Buttrey; uncle of Kenneth (Liz) Buttrey, Jane Buttrey, Glen (Patricia) Buttrey, Bruce (Francine) Buttrey; great-uncle, cousin and friend, will be sadly missed by all.Services: Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at United Methodist Church of Greentrails, 14237 Ladue Road, Chesterfield. Memorial gifts may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Missouri Gateway Area Chapter, P.O. Box 78129, St. Louis, MO. 63178, or to United Methodist Church of Greentrails.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 26 to Apr. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Buttrey

9 Entries

Beth, Justin and Jessica Filla

March 29, 2006

Grandad, Thank you for touching our lives and giving us all of the love you could give! We will miss you and hold you in our hearts forever.

Mark Watkins

March 28, 2006

John, you were always an inspiration to me for your knowledge and your kindness. I remember the rounds of golf at Bogey Hills Country Club and the card games in your lower level famly room. I especially remember the Christmas and other holidays you, Marcene and your four children hosted for our wonderfully large family in your beautiful home. The way you welcomed everyone into your home as your own children, brothers and sisters was in itself the greatest gift. You always had that simple, loving nature of a boy from small-town Missouri, yet the sophistication and stature of a world diplomat. You and Marcene welcomed me into your home to stay for six months while I was having a house built in St. Peters in my first move away from home in St. Joseph where I grew up, and I thank you again deeply for that. Your life was filled with hundreds, no, I imagine thousands of friends and family in all. I look up to the sky right now and smile knowing you are sitting beside Jesus and God sharing the joy of your life on earth. You will be greatly missed John, but in a joyful way to have known you and been a part of your extended family. Thank you for everything. Your 2nd cousin once removed. Mark Watkins

Fred and Pam Chwarzinski

March 28, 2006

He listen to the whisper

from an angel way up high

we kissed and held him in our arms

as he gave a final sigh.

I miss you Daddy....say hi to Gram and Uncle Charlie love Pam

Bill & Jan Buttrey

March 27, 2006

He, whose life so glowed

With joy and grace abounding,

Shall surely find peace.

__________

Russ Copithorne

March 27, 2006

John, I will always remember you as a kind and giving man to both family and friends. I enjoyed the many hours we spent at the driving range and playing golf together; the football, baseball, hockey games, and golf matches we watched together; our fishing trips to Lake Wappapello and Thomas Hill Reservoir; introducing me to canoeing Missouri Rivers and the many float trips we took together on the Current River; dining as your guest in some of the best restaurants in St. Louis; being invited for dinner and parties at Bogey Hills Country Club; giving me a personalized tour of Boeing’s St. Charles Missile Plant; the stories you related from your Navy enlistment; the movies and holiday meals we shared; and the kindness you always showed to my family and close personal friends. You were always there offering your help whenever I needed assistance. You lived a life many people strive to achieve. I will certainly miss you. God bless you John.

pat brown

March 26, 2006

You have alwys been my hero, and you always will be. It is so hard to say goodbye.....I love you Daddy always and foewer....Pat

Ann Copithorne

March 26, 2006

I love you grandad. I miss you so much

Nita Watkins

March 26, 2006

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