Mass of Christian Burial for David Gerard Butell, 44, Lawrence will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. He died September 14, 2012 at his home in Lawrence.
He was born September 13, 1968 in Kansas City, KS the son of James and Barbara (Lesch) Butell.
He graduated in 1987 from Lawrence High School and worked with his father on the family farm.
He married Lorrie Jean Higgins on September 12, 1997 in Lawrence, Kansas. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include sons, Austin James and Aaron Joseph of the home; his parents, James and Barbara Butell of Lawrence; two brothers, Greg Butell of Kansas City, MO; Mike Butell of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Butell in 1962.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 with a visitation to follow until 8:30 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
The family suggests memorials in his name to Visiting Nurses Hospice Care and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Patrick L Molloy says
Condolences to the family from a friend of Michael’s in Nashville.
Jennie Heersche says
My thoughts and prayers to Lorrie and the boys. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Tracy Meisenheimer says
Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Julie Lowrance says
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers to you all. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Traci Fullerton says
Our thoughts are with the Butell family (families). Please find comfort in the arms of your loved ones
Pat Denning says
So sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many.
Shelly Stewart says
So sorry for your loss.
Michael Ong & Eric Magnus says
Our deepest condolence to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Misty Brooks says
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My deepest condolences.
Lauren Hruby says
Deepest sympathies to the entier Butell family, related or not. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Mohney says
Lorrie, Austin, Aaron I am so sorry for your loss. May god give you all the strength you need to get through this. Just remember, David will always be watching over you guys.
Jackie Holtz says
Thinking of the family and lifting prayers for your comfort. Michael’s church family in Nashville.
Vicki Kerns says
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Leslie Spindler and Famiy says
May the love of family and friends bind you through this difficult journey. You are in our thoughts …
David & Julie Reyes and family says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Suzanne Torok says
So very sorry my dear friend. I wish that I could be there with you. The picture looks amazingly like you. Such a handsome family. Love, Suzy
Craig Shultz says
I am so sorry. My memories will always be of that smiling kid in school. He was a great guy.
George & Cheryl Hunsinger says
Jim and Barbra, so sorry for your loss. I did not know David, (Greg is the one I remember) but i’m sure he was a good person. Its always tuff loosing one of your children.
Rod McCall says
Mr. & Mrs. Butell, words cannot express the sorrow that I feel over the loss of your son and my friend, David. My memories of all the good times we had from St. Johns through Lawrence High will keep a smile on my face. God Bless you in these difficult days.
Gerald Watkins says
David was one of my best friends in High School. I moved away to Colorado and lost touch. David and his wonderful parents kept me (an at-risk youth) fed and grounded. I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to all those in his life because I know he touched others as deeply as myself. You’ll forever be one of the coolest kids I knew David. God bless.