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for Charles Pivniska
Christina Wolf (Paget)
June 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Butch. He has touched so many people in the Upper Lake Community over the years and I know he will be greatly missed.
pamela &stephen huff
June 14, 2007
we will miss you very much butch you were a friend to every one, you alway,s had a smile for every one no matter who they were, you are gone but not forgotten.we used to live in lucerne but now we are in kentucky
Mark & Cindy Dutcher
June 14, 2007
Marilyn and Kids,
We will miss Butch's smiling face.
He was a good man.
Thinking of you with Love,
frank cronin
June 13, 2007
mary and i both new butch, mainly through our children and sports,it was our pleasure to have known your family. please tell alison that jenna has just come home from okinowa and if she feels like it,please have her call her at the house, 274-2472 to have someone to talk to jenna is here for her. we knew he was in alot of pain, and that he dosen't have to hurt anymore. he will be the best guardian angel to watch over you all. he will be dearly missed by all the lives he touched. all our love and prayers to your family from ours. god bless you all ,,the cronin family--frank, mary, nicole, and jenna. p.s i don't know if the football field or the gym have been named , because i for one would find it very appropriate. frank
kit and christina larsen
June 13, 2007
Marilyn, we just received the news. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your children. Butch was one of those rare people that you liked as soon as you met him. You loss is shared by all of us. His passing is just another reminder on how fragile our world really is. Chris and I hold dear our thoughts of Butch and you.
Adam and Andrea Breazeale
June 12, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan (Russeff) Nieblas
June 12, 2007
Marilyn and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. I'll always remember Butch as he was in high school, a fun, likeable guy who everyone loved. You never heard anyone say a negative thing about Butch and you never heard him say a negative thing about anyone else. I cherish the short years we shared at Upper Lake High.
May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. I'm sorry I was unable to attend the services.
Jan (Russeff) Nieblas
Sara Haworth
June 12, 2007
Marilyn, Annie, Sandy, Chris, and Allison...words can not express the sadness you are feeling now. Butch was such an amazing man. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts.
Leslie Lorenson-Aldrich
June 11, 2007
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Butch. He was such a nice guy, always had a joke or two to tell, and could always tell the best stories about his kids and wife. Chris, you and your sisters are in my thoughts. I wish I could say something to make the pain go away...Thinking of you all
Dale & Sandy Rose
June 11, 2007
Marilyn & family
We were saddened to hear of Butch's passing. He was a great guy who was a friend to everyone. We will always remember his big smile. You have our deepest sympathy.
The BlueWolf Family
June 10, 2007
We are praying for the entire family and will remember his smile and energy. Lake County will definitely miss him.
Arden, Cory, & David Hyatt
June 10, 2007
Dear Pivniskas,
There are no words - we are sending hugs.
Blair famly
June 10, 2007
We will remember Butch for his smile and his love for his family...please realize we are here if anyone wants a shoulder, an ear to listen, or just to sit and visit....even though we were never very close, he has always been part of our community. His presence will be missed. The entire Blair family....Ric, Cynthia, Cassidy, Stacy, Naomi, and Miles and family
Dennis Schebler
June 10, 2007
To the Pivniska Family,
To all of you, we will miss Butch. He will be greatly missed by our family. He will be in our hearts. It was a pleasure to walk the football lines with him as we watched the boys play. He will always be watching over you and all the rest of us. God be with you at this time and always.
The Scheblers-Dennis, Bonnie & Dennis Jr.
The Elliott Boys-Matthew & Joseph
DeAnna Siri-LaFave
June 10, 2007
Dear Marilyn and family:
I don't think I saw Butch more than 2, maybe three times, in the 25 years I knew him, but I talked to him many times on the phone for business and boy could he talk :-) He was so proud of his kids and grandkids, I feel I know them from all the wonderful things he said about them.
May all the wonderful memories you have of your husband, father and grandfather comfort you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lynette & John Shimek
June 10, 2007
We will miss Butch's great smile. We hope his family finds great comfort in the knowledge that he touched many people in a very positive way.
Scott and Jami Petrie
June 10, 2007
We are sorry to hear of the loss of "Butch". We know he was close to his children and grandchildren and they will miss him greatly. As time passes the hurt will lessen. You will remember all the great times your family had together and I'm sure you will laugh often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Chuck and Sharon Coburn
June 9, 2007
To all the family, Butch will be greatly missed by all. He was the heart of Upper Lake and a great friend for years, we will miss him. The Coburn Family
Kim Marcks
June 8, 2007
He will be missed.
Jackie Mildenberger
June 8, 2007
Marilyn and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Butch. I was in Upper Lake last month and saw him for just a minute then. Upper Lake won't be the smae without him. I have known Butch since high school and will greatly miss him. I am so sorry.
Becky & Frank Shreve
June 8, 2007
To Mouse & family: Our heartfelt condolances to the entire family. I remember Butch as a little kid and watched him grow up into a fine man. Our families go back to the early 50s in Lucerne through 1996. Always thought the world of Butch & his family. So many nice memories. Another loss for the earth, another gain for heaven.
Paul Bassham
June 8, 2007
I will always remember the good times we had searching for one of his first diesel trucks. Goodby Old Friend
joe king II
June 7, 2007
its been awhile since i seen butch he was a great friend of my mom and dads he used to pick me up hitch hiking in his semi when i was in high school my sympathys go out to the family upper lost a great man
Kathy (Harville) Scott
June 7, 2007
Pivniska Family,
I'm sorry to hear of Butchy's passing. Upper Lake will miss his smile and great personality.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennifer (Jen A) Kiewicz
June 7, 2007
I was shocked when mom called and told me. I always loved your dad he was so funny and loving. He will be greatly missed. Your entire family has been in my thoughts and prayers.
Aimee Jackson
June 7, 2007
To The Pivniska Family:
We are very saddened and sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers.
The Jackson Family
Denise Johnson
June 7, 2007
I am so sorry to hear that Butch has passed. His smiling face, quick wit and generosity will be long remembered by all those who have had the privilege of knowing him.
Kim
June 7, 2007
My thoughts are w/the family on the passing of Butch. The company I use to work for, did sub-hauling for him, very nice man.
Cazondra "Sa-Sa" Collins
June 7, 2007
Marilyn, Annie, Sandy, Chris and Allison...So sorry to hear of your lost. “Butch” was such an inspiration to the community. I will never forget his humor and joy while being around him. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. And you all definitely have great memories. He's in a better place and will be the angel looking over you!
God Bless!
Marco and Janis Angiolini
June 7, 2007
To all the Pivniska family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Butch's smile and laugh was contagious, his love of family above reproach. A man we will remember always as a friend.
Cynthia (Williams) Trujillo
June 7, 2007
Marilyn (Mouse):
I am so sad to learn about Butch's passing. My prayers go out to you and your family. My thoughts are with all of you.
Deanna (Yows) Araya
June 7, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Butch. I remember him very well. I grew up around him and remember his big smile. My condolences to the Pivniska family.
Daryle & Patricia Atkinson
June 7, 2007
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Pivniska family. I worked at Hi-Way Grocery for many years, including some time with Sandy. There was one thing you could count on, Butch would be in at least once a day. Most days it was more than once. He always had a smile and a good joke or story. I enjoyed these visits with him. The community of Upper Lake lost a very dear friend!
Candace (Candy) Ballard Cox
June 6, 2007
So sorry to hear the news.
It's been many years--high school--since I last saw Butch, but i'll always remember his happy face. Know that you are all in my thoughts at this time.
Pete Dorsett
June 6, 2007
My sympathies & condolences to the entire Pivniska family.
I first met "Butchie" in 1957 when he played Little League baseball for our Lu-Ni Lions . He played catcher and was always an inspiration. He was pugnacious and was very gregarious. We played Pony League baseball too and of course I knew him in high school.
His sister Mary was in my class and was our DeMolay Sweetheart.
Butchie we will all miss you.
From a Vietnam combat veteran from Nice,
Pete Dorsett
now living in Sacramento
Linda Wright
June 6, 2007
Dear Pivniska Family,
We were devastated to learn of Butch's untimely passing!
The community has lost a great ambassador,and we will miss a friendly neighbor.
If there's anything we can do...
Jim and Linda Wright
Jim Wright Trucking
Carl and Teresa Petersen
June 6, 2007
To the Pivniska family
Our condolences go out to you. ........We've known Butch for over thirty years and we always looked forward to his ready smile. He was a man's man yet a gentleman to the women folk. He will be greatly missed.
Bob & Judy Heeszel (Heeszel Trucking)
June 6, 2007
Dear Marilyn,
Sorry about your loss. It came as a shock to me. We go back many years when I drove for you guys and you hired my truck on different occasions. Again, sorry for your loss Marilyn.
Bob & Joan Lininger
June 6, 2007
Altho Bob & I did not know Butch well, we knew the kind of person he was through our grandson, Brad Hayes, who loves and respects him as a mentor and father image. Butch helped and encouraged Brad in so many ways. Brad has turned his life's work into trucking and I know without Butch it would never have happened. We thank him for his caring and nuturing ways. We know the Lord has taken Butch into His protective and loving arms as one of His beloved sons. He is in a wonderful place. Please be comforted knowing he is safe and at peace and that you will be reunited with him someday. With Love and deep sympathy, Bob & Joan Lininger
Charlie & Marilyn Brown
June 6, 2007
To Marilyn, Annie, Sandy,Chris & Allison,
We are so sorry about Butch's passing. He had an open heart to his community and his country. He will be greatly missed by our family.
Jack Humphrey
June 6, 2007
Butch was a hell of a guy, he was my classmate and my friend. I will miss him so much. May he rest in peace.
Ashley Wilson
June 6, 2007
I did not know Butch very well but I am now living with Allison and am great friends with her and one thing that I could see just from listening to their phone conversations was how much he loved his family. I loved listening to her tell stories about the funny things he did and the great gestures he's made for so many people. He was a great man with a huge heart. My heart goes out to the whole family and everyone who was graced with his presence.
Linda Pyzer-Lindow
June 6, 2007
Marilyn (Mouse):
I realize many years have passed since I last saw you. I was stunned of the news about Butch. Please accept my deepest sympathy, and know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne Coyne
June 6, 2007
To Marilyn n family,
Its been along time since I've seen Butch but my throughts are with all of you.
He will be missed.
Scott De Leon
June 6, 2007
Dear Marilyn and Family: I am terribly sorry to learn of Butch's passing. I will always remember he was quick with a story - usually about something that one of his children had done. He was a good man, a good friend and a proud father. My thoughts are with all of you.
Justin Barnes
June 6, 2007
My condolences go out to the Pivniska family. Butch was a great person and an asset to the community.
Susie Dorsett LaPointe
June 6, 2007
I am sad to learn of Butch's passing - we were classmates through all of high school and he was a fun guy to joke with. Butch was my graduation marching partner in 1965 - back when he was short and we were at the front of the line! Too young to leave us, but he had a full and great life and family. I will miss you, Butch.
Karl, Laura, Stephanie and Kasey Hutchinson
June 6, 2007
Butch always loved to talk about his family and how proud he was of his children, but at the same time he always wanted you to share and talk about your own. He was a very fun and caring person and will be remembered by many for his generosity as many times you would see him give up his last "dollar" in his pocket to someone more needy. He will truly be missed.
Now as the days pass may his memories and stories always comfort you. Our prayers are with you,
Jerry Barney
June 6, 2007
Marilyn & Family, I am sorry to hear about Butch leaving us at this moment in time. My visit with him last summer will be cherished. We enjoyed a lot of Football as classmates & graduated together in 1965. He was a great athlete and well liked by all.
Dave Robinson
June 6, 2007
Marilyn,I was surprised and saddened to here about Butch's untimely passing. I extend my most sincere sympathy to you and the family. Butch was a great companion and a always regarded as one of my best friends.
Dave Marsili
June 6, 2007
Dear Marilyn & family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Butch's passing.
My prayers are with you all.
Coach Craig Kinser
June 6, 2007
Marilyn and family,
All of us at Upper Lake High School are greatly saddened by Butch's passing. I personally would like to express my condolances to you, Annie, Sandy, Chris, Allison and the rest of the family. Butch was a great, great guy. I can say without reservation that nobody was a more supportive and positive example, as a parent, than Butch.I can also say that no one was prouder of his kids, his school, his family, or his community. I will miss him greatly.
John Barker
June 6, 2007
Butch was a very good friend of mine. He would always bring gravel to Last Mile where I work . You will be missed very much. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.
Gary and Bethany Rose
June 6, 2007
Dear Marilyn and family: So sorry to hear about Butch. His great smile will always be remembered. He was a very fun-loving guy. Our most sincere sympathy to all of you for your loss. Sincerely,
Michele & Bill Tarry
June 6, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. He will be missed by so many people. Please know we are thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.
Tobie Edmonds
June 6, 2007
Butch was one of the people I met as I worked in Upper Lake as a Firefighter. May heart go's out to his family but I know Butch will always be watching over them. Always missed but never forgotten.
Bela Thury
June 6, 2007
I have know Butch since we were kids. His father used to grade roads and work with his bulldozer for my dad. I remember driving around up in the hills in his military Jeep with his Remington 250-3000 in a scabbard by the windshield.
Butch always had a mile and made you feel welcome. As the years passed it was always a pleasure to see a Pivniska truck, in my mind that meant Butch was doing well. I'm sorry to find that he has preceded me. My condolences to his family and friends.
Don Hansen
June 6, 2007
I feel a great sense of loss with the passing of Butch. His legendary smile and sense of humor will be missed by the Upper Lake community and all who knew him. He always had a friendly greeting for me when I encountered him during visits to UL. It should be noted that Butch was one of the finest all around athletes to graduate from UL High. I had the privilege of calling him a teammate as a fellow Class of 1965 graduate. May his memories live on forever.
THE EVERROAD FAMILY
June 6, 2007
TO THE PIVNISKA FAMILY,
WE ARE SAD TO HEAR OF THE GREAT LOSS OF YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BUTCH FOR THE WONDERFUL MAN HE WAS. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE. WITH SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Robert and Lori Taylor
June 6, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Upper Lake will not be the same.
Tayla & Stephanie Nichols
June 6, 2007
So very sorry for your lose. God Bless your family and Butch and may he rest in peace. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tayla & Stephanie Nichols
Mary Bosserman
June 6, 2007
I am sadden to hear of Butchs passing He was a kind man with a kind heart who always brought a smile to my face, to me a CHP officer he was a surprise friend, many times we spoke and he always spoke of his wife and girls he was so proud of them, I pray the Lord will comfort you all in this great loss.
John Hamner
June 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to all family members of "Butch", rest in peace my friend.
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