BUTLER, Brett Wade

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 10/26/2004 After a valiant and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs), surrounded by his family and friends, Oct. 21, 2004 we lost a dear husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend Brett Wade Butler. He was just shy of his 50th birthday. Brett was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active in his callings, especially Boy Scouts. He also enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Brett served his country in the Air Force. He worked in the telecommunication industry for 28 years. His wit and charm will be missed by all who knew him. Brett is survived by his wife, Janita of 25 years of Show Low; daughters, Erica (Jorden) Orosz of Mesa, Sarah & Rachel of Show Low; one grandson, Brett Wade Orosz; mother, Jackie Butler of Vernon; sisters, LeAnn Butler of Mesa, Marcie (Frank) Westbrook of Nogal, New Mexico; brothers, Mark (Mitzi) Butler of Show Low, Cole (Traci) Butler of Snowflake; many nieces and nephews. Brett was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Wade Butler April 12, 2004. Funeral Services for Brett will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Show Low Stake Center The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Relief Society Room at the Show Low Stake Center. Interment will be in the Show Low Cemetery. The family commends RTA Hospice for the loving care thy provided. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.