James David (Dave) Butler
BUTLER, OTTING, RUSSELL, AMOROSO, KRIZ, SNAVELY, WILCOX, NIELSEN
Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 10/13/2016 at 15:57:01
James David (Dave) Butler 63 of Iowa City, passed away Thursday, October 6 2016 at Mercy Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 10, 2016 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City with The Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 - 6 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with a Vigil Service to follow at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Regina Foundation, St Patrick Catholic Church or Iowa City Hospice.
Dave was born on September 23, 1953 in Iowa City to Gloria (Otting) and Jim Butler. He was a graduate of Regina High School and University of Iowa where he was an Iowa Letterman Football player in '74 and '75. He married Carol Russell on April 22, 1977. Dave was in the insurance business for over 30 years. He was involved with Make A Wish Foundation, past Board member of Iowa City Life Underwriters, past Board of Director for Iowa Lettermens Varsity Club, Member of ISU Cyclone Club and Inductee of Regina Athletic Hall of Fame.
His warm and caring smile touched many lives. His love of God was only equaled by his love of family. He adored his grandchildren and loved to laugh with family and friends. Impacting many in his personal and professional life, he listened with his heart and acted with his character. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and firm handshake. Dave will be missed and his love will continue to shape the lives of many.
Dave is survived by his wife Carol and their three children, Brent (Erin) of Urbandale, Zach (Karen) of Urbandale, and Whitney Amoroso (Dominic) of Urbandale; three grandchildren, Eric Amoroso, Patrick and Emmy Butler, Mother Gloria Butler, Mother-in-law Angeline Russell, Sisters Becky Kriz, Trudi (Terry) Snavely and brother, Jim Butler, Sister-in-law Lana Wilcox and Brothers-in-law, Gordon (Judie) Russell Jr and Sham (Denise) Russell, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Jim Butler, father-in-law Gordon Russell Sr., brother-in-law Tim Russell and sister-in-law Donna Nielsen.
Thank you to Iowa City Hospice and Mercy Hospice for your tender care.
Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
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