Clarkston, January 13, 1916

Funeral services over the remains of the late Daniel Buttars were held in the Ward Tabernacle on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. The building was filled with relatives and friends from far and near. Services opened with the choir singing “Beautiful Home.” Elder Charles Shumway offered the invocation. Orin Myler sang that beautiful solo, “Sometime We'll Understand” accompanied by Hyrum S. Barson on the violin and Miss Lottie Jardine on the Organ.

Elder John E. Griffin of Newton spoke in glowing terms of the life and labors of the deceased in pioneering and building up the country and praised the family he had raised. He invited all to assist in consoling the bereaved widow, so sudden desolated.

Bishop Peterson of Trenton consoled the family and the community upon their great loss, but concluded that God knows best. Brother Buttars has well filled his mission and has been called elsewhere to further labors.

Mr. Vern Clark sang “Rock of Ages”. He was followed by Elder Thomas Griffin, who bore testimony to the remarks of the previous speakers. The town and valley had lost a valuable and progressive resident. One who used his means freely in building up all community interests, and who will be missed. He invoked the consolation of the Lord upon the widow and family.

Mrs. Laura Shumway and Miss Isadore Jardine sang “Sometime” in a most feeling manner, with Miss Lottie Jardine and Hyrum Barson as accompanists.

Elder Frank Shumway said that he had been on intimate terms with Brother Buttars and could testify that he was an honest man, also a most kindly one, always willing to donate his time and means to the service of the poor.

Closing remarks were made by Bishop Ravsten who referred to the deceased as a pillar in the ward in both civic and religious affairs. One of the latest general benefits was the splendid new water works. Throughout his life he has proven his faith by his works. He has been called hence to his sure reward.

The choir sang “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”. Counselor Thomas H. Griffin pronounced the benediction.

At the Clarkston Cemetery, to which a large cortège accompanied the remains. Bishop Ravsten's remarks were most profound and beautiful.

The pallbearers were his six stalwart sons, who with four daughters and the widow, and a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn a loss that never upon this earth can be replaced.

Written by:
Peter S. Barson