Obituary for John Willard Butler Print John Willard Butler, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, February 21, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 60455. Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s Hospital.
John was born February 21, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to John Edward and Gracie Ellen (Milstead) Butler and has been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Southwest High School and had attended the University of Missouri at Rolla and the Metropolitan Community College. He had worked as an engineer for the City of Independence for over 30 years before he retired.
He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge and VFW all of Independence. He was preceded in death by both parents and his step-father Otto Downey of Independence, MO.
Survivors include; a daughter, Christine Blystone and husband Mike of Independence, MO; a son, John Butler and Trisha Knight of Oak Grove, MO; 3 grandchildren, Cody Blystone of Independence, MO, Kelsey Schamback and husband Bradley of Blue Springs, MO and Gage Knight of Grain Valley, MO; a great granddaughter, Emilynn Schamback; former wives, Shirlene Oliver of Raytown, MO and Mary Butler of Lee’s Summit, MO, Stepmother Marybelle Butler of Overland Park, KS and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600) To plant a tree in memory of John Willard Butler, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Phone: 816-252-7900 John Willard Butler February 21, 1948 – February 14, 2019 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Plant a Tree Obituary for John Willard Butler Print John Willard Butler, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening, February 21, 2019 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 60455. Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s Hospital.
John was born February 21, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to John Edward and Gracie Ellen (Milstead) Butler and has been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Southwest High School and had attended the University of Missouri at Rolla and the Metropolitan Community College. He had worked as an engineer for the City of Independence for over 30 years before he retired.
He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge and VFW all of Independence. He was preceded in death by both parents and his step-father Otto Downey of Independence, MO.
Survivors include; a daughter, Christine Blystone and husband Mike of Independence, MO; a son, John Butler and Trisha Knight of Oak Grove, MO; 3 grandchildren, Cody Blystone of Independence, MO, Kelsey Schamback and husband Bradley of Blue Springs, MO and Gage Knight of Grain Valley, MO; a great granddaughter, Emilynn Schamback; former wives, Shirlene Oliver of Raytown, MO and Mary Butler of Lee’s Summit, MO, Stepmother Marybelle Butler of Overland Park, KS and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600) To plant a tree in memory of John Willard Butler, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Visitation When Thursday, February 21st, 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location Speaks Suburban Chapel Address 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO 64055 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Additional Information A memorial gathering will be held Interment Information Location Cremation Address Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send flowers to the family Choose from beautiful standing, table and basket arrangements. Safe and secure online ordering. View Flower Arrangements What has already been purchased for the family?
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