Byron L. "Butch" Berman veteran of many Lincoln rock bands and founder of the Berman Music Foundation, died Thursday, January 31 at the age of 58, after a four-month struggle with brain cancer.
In May 2003, Berman married his soul mate, Grace, whom he often referred to as his "saving Grace" and "loving angel." Together, they traveled to New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City, Mo., and elsewhere and especially enjoyed going to concerts and dining with friends. Butch enjoyed interacting with Grace's sons, Jenom and Bahji. He also had a lifelong love and respect for animals, wild and domestic, and adopted many dogs and cats over the years, most recently cat "Muggles" and dog "Peanut".
Butch will be deeply missed by his family and many friends from across the country and his dedication to music will live on through the Berman Music Foundation for many years to come providing enjoyment to the community.
In spring 1995, the Berman Music Foundation was established "to protect and promote unique forms of jazz music during Butch's lifetime and into the future." Located in Lincoln, the Foundation has sponsored many jazz concerts throughout the Midwest, including appearances in Lincoln.
A celebration of Butch's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Berman Music Foundation, c/o Anthony M. Rager, Cline Williams Law Firm, 233 S 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 2/5/2008.
In May 2003, Berman married his soul mate, Grace, whom he often referred to as his "saving Grace" and "loving angel." Together, they traveled to New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City, Mo., and elsewhere and especially enjoyed going to concerts and dining with friends. Butch enjoyed interacting with Grace's sons, Jenom and Bahji. He also had a lifelong love and respect for animals, wild and domestic, and adopted many dogs and cats over the years, most recently cat "Muggles" and dog "Peanut".
Butch will be deeply missed by his family and many friends from across the country and his dedication to music will live on through the Berman Music Foundation for many years to come providing enjoyment to the community.
In spring 1995, the Berman Music Foundation was established "to protect and promote unique forms of jazz music during Butch's lifetime and into the future." Located in Lincoln, the Foundation has sponsored many jazz concerts throughout the Midwest, including appearances in Lincoln.
A celebration of Butch's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Berman Music Foundation, c/o Anthony M. Rager, Cline Williams Law Firm, 233 S 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 2/5/2008.
Byron L. "Butch" Berman veteran of many Lincoln rock bands and founder of the Berman Music Foundation, died Thursday, January 31 at the age of 58, after a four-month struggle with brain cancer.
In May 2003, Berman married his soul mate, Grace, whom he often referred to as his "saving Grace" and "loving angel." Together, they traveled to New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City, Mo., and elsewhere and especially enjoyed going to concerts and dining with friends. Butch enjoyed interacting with Grace's sons, Jenom and Bahji. He also had a lifelong love and respect for animals, wild and domestic, and adopted many dogs and cats over the years, most recently cat "Muggles" and dog "Peanut".
Butch will be deeply missed by his family and many friends from across the country and his dedication to music will live on through the Berman Music Foundation for many years to come providing enjoyment to the community.
In spring 1995, the Berman Music Foundation was established "to protect and promote unique forms of jazz music during Butch's lifetime and into the future." Located in Lincoln, the Foundation has sponsored many jazz concerts throughout the Midwest, including appearances in Lincoln.
A celebration of Butch's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Berman Music Foundation, c/o Anthony M. Rager, Cline Williams Law Firm, 233 S 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 2/5/2008.
In May 2003, Berman married his soul mate, Grace, whom he often referred to as his "saving Grace" and "loving angel." Together, they traveled to New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City, Mo., and elsewhere and especially enjoyed going to concerts and dining with friends. Butch enjoyed interacting with Grace's sons, Jenom and Bahji. He also had a lifelong love and respect for animals, wild and domestic, and adopted many dogs and cats over the years, most recently cat "Muggles" and dog "Peanut".
Butch will be deeply missed by his family and many friends from across the country and his dedication to music will live on through the Berman Music Foundation for many years to come providing enjoyment to the community.
In spring 1995, the Berman Music Foundation was established "to protect and promote unique forms of jazz music during Butch's lifetime and into the future." Located in Lincoln, the Foundation has sponsored many jazz concerts throughout the Midwest, including appearances in Lincoln.
A celebration of Butch's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Berman Music Foundation, c/o Anthony M. Rager, Cline Williams Law Firm, 233 S 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 2/5/2008.
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