Marguerite Evans Butler 12-14-1921 – 1-2-2016
St. Petersburg, Fl- Marguerite Evans Butler is 4th cousin of President Thomas Jefferson, author of the American Declaration of Independence, through her maternal father's ancestral line. She is also descended from Mayflower Passenger and Mayflower Compact signer John Howland. She passed away in the morning, January 2, 2016 at Bayfront Medical Center due to cardiac and respiratory failure, and complications of a recent viral illness. She died peacefully, with her eldest son Charles holding her hand at bedside. She was married to her loving husband Raymond Butler for 70 years, and survived his passing by one year and eight months. She loved living in her home, eating out, attending DAR meetings, and being cared for by her son Charles. Marguerite was the mother of two sons, Charles and Rodney Butler, two grandchildren, Robert of St. Petersburg and Laura of St. Augustine, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 5233 118th Ave North, Clearwater, FL 33760. . Arrangements are through E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home, 4100 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Fl 33703 (727)526-2880. She was interred beside her loving husband of 70 years, Raymond.
Marguerite was the daughter of Hazel Nida Evans and Charles Merlin Evans. She was born in Sapulpa Oklahoma on December 14, 1921. Her father was the General Manager of the Bartlett-Collins Glass Works.
Marguerite was a member of the Caravel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and received the “Woman in American History” certificate in October 2015 for her unique contribution to the war effort during World War II.
Marguerite was always interested in her family history, and was proud of her patriotic lineage. "Being a member of the DAR is the highest patriotic honor any American woman can achieve,” she often said. Although she has several patriot lines, her membership patriot is through her mother’s line, Johann David Nida.
Marguerite lost her hearing when she was 3 years old due to a severe, nearly fatal case of scarlet fever. When she fell ill, the sky was a wintry grey, the frozen ground was dark and lifeless, and the trees outside her window were barren. When she awoke in the spring, the trees and flowers were in full, bloom, the sky was bright blue, and scent of freshly cut grass drifted in through her open window.
She remembers nothing during her sickness, not even eating or drinking water. She recalls slowly becoming aware of her surroundings, watching her motherÂ’s lips move but hearing no sound. The eventual diagnosis was scarlet fever had destroyed her auditory nerves. Fortunately, her intelligence was unaffected and she was able to complete her education, marry and have two sons, and enjoy a successful career in Deaf Education, teaching English, Literature, and Reading.
A naturally gifted lip reader, she excelled academically and after WW II, began her professional education career at the Kendall School primary department, at Gallaudet College (now University) in Washington, D.C., in 1948 specializing in the field of deaf and hearing impaired education.
In the autumn of 1949, Marguerite and her husband Raymond moved from Washington to Austin, Texas where he became Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Texas School for the Deaf. Shortly after the birth of her first son, she resumed her career teaching high school English and Reading, at Texas, North Carolina and Florida Schools for the Deaf. Her funeral service was particularly unique, and consisted of three components. The first was a traditional Episcopalian Service officiated by the Bishop, the second service was the Ritual for a Departed Daughter of the American Revolution, officiated by the Chapter Regent and Chaplin of Boca Ciega DAR. Numerous officers and Regents, and past Regents were in attendance. The service was very well attended, quite moving and was accompanied by DAR banners, displays and other service rituals of the DAR. The third component was an SAR service, since her son Charles was sitting President of the St Petersburg Chapter SAR, and her grandson Robert was also a member of the Chapter. The SAR service was a officiated by Chapter Chaplin David Chestnut in full Virginia Infantry Revolutionary War uniform including Tricorn hat. At the sealing of her crypt, her official DAR marker was dedicated in a private ceremony by the DAR, consistent with their tradition.
St. Petersburg, Fl- Marguerite Evans Butler is 4th cousin of President Thomas Jefferson, author of the American Declaration of Independence, through her maternal father's ancestral line. She is also descended from Mayflower Passenger and Mayflower Compact signer John Howland. She passed away in the morning, January 2, 2016 at Bayfront Medical Center due to cardiac and respiratory failure, and complications of a recent viral illness. She died peacefully, with her eldest son Charles holding her hand at bedside. She was married to her loving husband Raymond Butler for 70 years, and survived his passing by one year and eight months. She loved living in her home, eating out, attending DAR meetings, and being cared for by her son Charles. Marguerite was the mother of two sons, Charles and Rodney Butler, two grandchildren, Robert of St. Petersburg and Laura of St. Augustine, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 5233 118th Ave North, Clearwater, FL 33760. . Arrangements are through E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home, 4100 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Fl 33703 (727)526-2880. She was interred beside her loving husband of 70 years, Raymond.
Marguerite was the daughter of Hazel Nida Evans and Charles Merlin Evans. She was born in Sapulpa Oklahoma on December 14, 1921. Her father was the General Manager of the Bartlett-Collins Glass Works.
Marguerite was a member of the Caravel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and received the “Woman in American History” certificate in October 2015 for her unique contribution to the war effort during World War II.
Marguerite was always interested in her family history, and was proud of her patriotic lineage. "Being a member of the DAR is the highest patriotic honor any American woman can achieve,” she often said. Although she has several patriot lines, her membership patriot is through her mother’s line, Johann David Nida.
Marguerite lost her hearing when she was 3 years old due to a severe, nearly fatal case of scarlet fever. When she fell ill, the sky was a wintry grey, the frozen ground was dark and lifeless, and the trees outside her window were barren. When she awoke in the spring, the trees and flowers were in full, bloom, the sky was bright blue, and scent of freshly cut grass drifted in through her open window.
She remembers nothing during her sickness, not even eating or drinking water. She recalls slowly becoming aware of her surroundings, watching her motherÂ’s lips move but hearing no sound. The eventual diagnosis was scarlet fever had destroyed her auditory nerves. Fortunately, her intelligence was unaffected and she was able to complete her education, marry and have two sons, and enjoy a successful career in Deaf Education, teaching English, Literature, and Reading.
A naturally gifted lip reader, she excelled academically and after WW II, began her professional education career at the Kendall School primary department, at Gallaudet College (now University) in Washington, D.C., in 1948 specializing in the field of deaf and hearing impaired education.
In the autumn of 1949, Marguerite and her husband Raymond moved from Washington to Austin, Texas where he became Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Texas School for the Deaf. Shortly after the birth of her first son, she resumed her career teaching high school English and Reading, at Texas, North Carolina and Florida Schools for the Deaf. Her funeral service was particularly unique, and consisted of three components. The first was a traditional Episcopalian Service officiated by the Bishop, the second service was the Ritual for a Departed Daughter of the American Revolution, officiated by the Chapter Regent and Chaplin of Boca Ciega DAR. Numerous officers and Regents, and past Regents were in attendance. The service was very well attended, quite moving and was accompanied by DAR banners, displays and other service rituals of the DAR. The third component was an SAR service, since her son Charles was sitting President of the St Petersburg Chapter SAR, and her grandson Robert was also a member of the Chapter. The SAR service was a officiated by Chapter Chaplin David Chestnut in full Virginia Infantry Revolutionary War uniform including Tricorn hat. At the sealing of her crypt, her official DAR marker was dedicated in a private ceremony by the DAR, consistent with their tradition.
Marguerite Evans Butler 12-14-1921 – 1-2-2016
St. Petersburg, Fl- Marguerite Evans Butler is 4th cousin of President Thomas Jefferson, author of the American Declaration of Independence, through her maternal father's ancestral line. She is also descended from Mayflower Passenger and Mayflower Compact signer John Howland. She passed away in the morning, January 2, 2016 at Bayfront Medical Center due to cardiac and respiratory failure, and complications of a recent viral illness. She died peacefully, with her eldest son Charles holding her hand at bedside. She was married to her loving husband Raymond Butler for 70 years, and survived his passing by one year and eight months. She loved living in her home, eating out, attending DAR meetings, and being cared for by her son Charles. Marguerite was the mother of two sons, Charles and Rodney Butler, two grandchildren, Robert of St. Petersburg and Laura of St. Augustine, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 5233 118th Ave North, Clearwater, FL 33760. . Arrangements are through E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home, 4100 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Fl 33703 (727)526-2880. She was interred beside her loving husband of 70 years, Raymond.
Marguerite was the daughter of Hazel Nida Evans and Charles Merlin Evans. She was born in Sapulpa Oklahoma on December 14, 1921. Her father was the General Manager of the Bartlett-Collins Glass Works.
Marguerite was a member of the Caravel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and received the “Woman in American History” certificate in October 2015 for her unique contribution to the war effort during World War II.
Marguerite was always interested in her family history, and was proud of her patriotic lineage. "Being a member of the DAR is the highest patriotic honor any American woman can achieve,” she often said. Although she has several patriot lines, her membership patriot is through her mother’s line, Johann David Nida.
Marguerite lost her hearing when she was 3 years old due to a severe, nearly fatal case of scarlet fever. When she fell ill, the sky was a wintry grey, the frozen ground was dark and lifeless, and the trees outside her window were barren. When she awoke in the spring, the trees and flowers were in full, bloom, the sky was bright blue, and scent of freshly cut grass drifted in through her open window.
She remembers nothing during her sickness, not even eating or drinking water. She recalls slowly becoming aware of her surroundings, watching her motherÂ’s lips move but hearing no sound. The eventual diagnosis was scarlet fever had destroyed her auditory nerves. Fortunately, her intelligence was unaffected and she was able to complete her education, marry and have two sons, and enjoy a successful career in Deaf Education, teaching English, Literature, and Reading.
A naturally gifted lip reader, she excelled academically and after WW II, began her professional education career at the Kendall School primary department, at Gallaudet College (now University) in Washington, D.C., in 1948 specializing in the field of deaf and hearing impaired education.
In the autumn of 1949, Marguerite and her husband Raymond moved from Washington to Austin, Texas where he became Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Texas School for the Deaf. Shortly after the birth of her first son, she resumed her career teaching high school English and Reading, at Texas, North Carolina and Florida Schools for the Deaf. Her funeral service was particularly unique, and consisted of three components. The first was a traditional Episcopalian Service officiated by the Bishop, the second service was the Ritual for a Departed Daughter of the American Revolution, officiated by the Chapter Regent and Chaplin of Boca Ciega DAR. Numerous officers and Regents, and past Regents were in attendance. The service was very well attended, quite moving and was accompanied by DAR banners, displays and other service rituals of the DAR. The third component was an SAR service, since her son Charles was sitting President of the St Petersburg Chapter SAR, and her grandson Robert was also a member of the Chapter. The SAR service was a officiated by Chapter Chaplin David Chestnut in full Virginia Infantry Revolutionary War uniform including Tricorn hat. At the sealing of her crypt, her official DAR marker was dedicated in a private ceremony by the DAR, consistent with their tradition.
St. Petersburg, Fl- Marguerite Evans Butler is 4th cousin of President Thomas Jefferson, author of the American Declaration of Independence, through her maternal father's ancestral line. She is also descended from Mayflower Passenger and Mayflower Compact signer John Howland. She passed away in the morning, January 2, 2016 at Bayfront Medical Center due to cardiac and respiratory failure, and complications of a recent viral illness. She died peacefully, with her eldest son Charles holding her hand at bedside. She was married to her loving husband Raymond Butler for 70 years, and survived his passing by one year and eight months. She loved living in her home, eating out, attending DAR meetings, and being cared for by her son Charles. Marguerite was the mother of two sons, Charles and Rodney Butler, two grandchildren, Robert of St. Petersburg and Laura of St. Augustine, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 5233 118th Ave North, Clearwater, FL 33760. . Arrangements are through E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home, 4100 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Fl 33703 (727)526-2880. She was interred beside her loving husband of 70 years, Raymond.
Marguerite was the daughter of Hazel Nida Evans and Charles Merlin Evans. She was born in Sapulpa Oklahoma on December 14, 1921. Her father was the General Manager of the Bartlett-Collins Glass Works.
Marguerite was a member of the Caravel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and received the “Woman in American History” certificate in October 2015 for her unique contribution to the war effort during World War II.
Marguerite was always interested in her family history, and was proud of her patriotic lineage. "Being a member of the DAR is the highest patriotic honor any American woman can achieve,” she often said. Although she has several patriot lines, her membership patriot is through her mother’s line, Johann David Nida.
Marguerite lost her hearing when she was 3 years old due to a severe, nearly fatal case of scarlet fever. When she fell ill, the sky was a wintry grey, the frozen ground was dark and lifeless, and the trees outside her window were barren. When she awoke in the spring, the trees and flowers were in full, bloom, the sky was bright blue, and scent of freshly cut grass drifted in through her open window.
She remembers nothing during her sickness, not even eating or drinking water. She recalls slowly becoming aware of her surroundings, watching her motherÂ’s lips move but hearing no sound. The eventual diagnosis was scarlet fever had destroyed her auditory nerves. Fortunately, her intelligence was unaffected and she was able to complete her education, marry and have two sons, and enjoy a successful career in Deaf Education, teaching English, Literature, and Reading.
A naturally gifted lip reader, she excelled academically and after WW II, began her professional education career at the Kendall School primary department, at Gallaudet College (now University) in Washington, D.C., in 1948 specializing in the field of deaf and hearing impaired education.
In the autumn of 1949, Marguerite and her husband Raymond moved from Washington to Austin, Texas where he became Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Texas School for the Deaf. Shortly after the birth of her first son, she resumed her career teaching high school English and Reading, at Texas, North Carolina and Florida Schools for the Deaf. Her funeral service was particularly unique, and consisted of three components. The first was a traditional Episcopalian Service officiated by the Bishop, the second service was the Ritual for a Departed Daughter of the American Revolution, officiated by the Chapter Regent and Chaplin of Boca Ciega DAR. Numerous officers and Regents, and past Regents were in attendance. The service was very well attended, quite moving and was accompanied by DAR banners, displays and other service rituals of the DAR. The third component was an SAR service, since her son Charles was sitting President of the St Petersburg Chapter SAR, and her grandson Robert was also a member of the Chapter. The SAR service was a officiated by Chapter Chaplin David Chestnut in full Virginia Infantry Revolutionary War uniform including Tricorn hat. At the sealing of her crypt, her official DAR marker was dedicated in a private ceremony by the DAR, consistent with their tradition.
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