George Lee BUTERBAUGH

BUTERBAUGH, JORDAN, CARTER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 9/20/2011 at 21:09:19

September 1, 1924 --- September 6, 2011

Former Alexander resident George Lee Buterbaugh, 87, died peacefully at his home in Scottsdale, AZ on September 6, 2011. Services were held September 9 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Scottsdale followed by burial at St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix.

George was born on the family farm near Alexander on September 1, 1924. He graduated from the Alexander School and spent the first part of his life farming and working for Belmond Ready-Mix before moving to Scottsdale in 1972. He worked for McCulloch Properties until his retirement in 1986. George was a loving family man, who worked hard his entire life. He loved Farmall tractors, especially the antiques, bowling, watching the Chicago Cubs, and providing for his family.

George is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lucille; his children David (Trish) Buterbaugh, Steven Buterbaugh, Judith Buterbaugh, Lori Jordan, Lisa Carter and Timothy (Jeaneanne) Buterbaugh; grandchildren, Jamie, Jessica, Jordan, Arren, Brandon, Nicholas and Gillian Buterbaugh; and sister-in-law Lina Buterbaugh of Belmond.

September 13, 2011
Belmond Independent - Iowa