Technical Sergeant (retired)Alva A. Butler, born Jan. 16, 1918, in Matheson, Colo., passed away June 29, 2001, at a local nursing home. He was 83 years old. Mr. Butler is preceded in death by his parents Charles Francis Butler and Ora Downer Butler; brother Lloyd Butler, Sr.; sister Edna Butler Riley; and son-in-law Michael Byrne.
He is survived by former wife Laverne Stabler, Niceville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law Steve Butler and Donna Johns, Navarre, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law Vicky and Duwayne McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Joanie Byrne and Eugene Elliott, Niceville, Fla.; granddaughters Leah and Bethany McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; Megan and Cristin Byrne, Niceville, Fla.; sister Oma Butler Klaus, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law Vera and Ed Jackson, Mertztown, Penn.; and Jan Sheridan, Seaside, Calif. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Butler served in the United States Navy during World War II. He joined the United States Air Force in 1953, where he served until his honorable discharge in June 1965. He was employed by Civil Services at the machine shop at Eglin AFB from 1965 to 1976.
During his youth, Al lived on the sheep ranch owned by this father in Matheson, Colo. His father died when he was nine years old and his mother passed away when he was 12. At that time, Al and his younger sister were cared for at an orphanage in Nebraska, where his older sister Edna was employed.
His great passion was the art of making gold wire jewelry. He was instructed in this art at the early age of 16 by his brother Lloyd. His jewelry, in the form of name pins, cross necklaces, tie clasps and earrings, has been worn and enjoyed by countless people. He was also an avid fisherman, harmonica player and pool player extraordinaire.
Because he lost his parents at such a young age, and having lived through the Great Depression, Al's top priority in life became to provide sustenance and financial stability for his wife and children. He was a generous man with a big heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at the Manor at Bluewater Bay nursing home with heartfelt gratitude to Wes Drain, Michelle Snapp, Paula Anderson, Kathy Scott, Barb Harrington, Tameka Pittman, David Pinner, Denise Wilson, Marsha Wilson, Bonnie Cruz, Donna Johnson and Brookes Patterson. Appreciation goes to the staff at the Northwest Florida Hospice with special thanks to Jean Nolin.
A celebration of Al's life will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2001, at McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Taking care of arrangements is McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. After cremation, his ashes will be interred at Heritage Gardens in Niceville.
He is survived by former wife Laverne Stabler, Niceville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law Steve Butler and Donna Johns, Navarre, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law Vicky and Duwayne McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Joanie Byrne and Eugene Elliott, Niceville, Fla.; granddaughters Leah and Bethany McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; Megan and Cristin Byrne, Niceville, Fla.; sister Oma Butler Klaus, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law Vera and Ed Jackson, Mertztown, Penn.; and Jan Sheridan, Seaside, Calif. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Butler served in the United States Navy during World War II. He joined the United States Air Force in 1953, where he served until his honorable discharge in June 1965. He was employed by Civil Services at the machine shop at Eglin AFB from 1965 to 1976.
During his youth, Al lived on the sheep ranch owned by this father in Matheson, Colo. His father died when he was nine years old and his mother passed away when he was 12. At that time, Al and his younger sister were cared for at an orphanage in Nebraska, where his older sister Edna was employed.
His great passion was the art of making gold wire jewelry. He was instructed in this art at the early age of 16 by his brother Lloyd. His jewelry, in the form of name pins, cross necklaces, tie clasps and earrings, has been worn and enjoyed by countless people. He was also an avid fisherman, harmonica player and pool player extraordinaire.
Because he lost his parents at such a young age, and having lived through the Great Depression, Al's top priority in life became to provide sustenance and financial stability for his wife and children. He was a generous man with a big heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at the Manor at Bluewater Bay nursing home with heartfelt gratitude to Wes Drain, Michelle Snapp, Paula Anderson, Kathy Scott, Barb Harrington, Tameka Pittman, David Pinner, Denise Wilson, Marsha Wilson, Bonnie Cruz, Donna Johnson and Brookes Patterson. Appreciation goes to the staff at the Northwest Florida Hospice with special thanks to Jean Nolin.
A celebration of Al's life will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2001, at McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Taking care of arrangements is McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. After cremation, his ashes will be interred at Heritage Gardens in Niceville.
Technical Sergeant (retired)Alva A. Butler, born Jan. 16, 1918, in Matheson, Colo., passed away June 29, 2001, at a local nursing home. He was 83 years old. Mr. Butler is preceded in death by his parents Charles Francis Butler and Ora Downer Butler; brother Lloyd Butler, Sr.; sister Edna Butler Riley; and son-in-law Michael Byrne.
He is survived by former wife Laverne Stabler, Niceville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law Steve Butler and Donna Johns, Navarre, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law Vicky and Duwayne McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Joanie Byrne and Eugene Elliott, Niceville, Fla.; granddaughters Leah and Bethany McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; Megan and Cristin Byrne, Niceville, Fla.; sister Oma Butler Klaus, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law Vera and Ed Jackson, Mertztown, Penn.; and Jan Sheridan, Seaside, Calif. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Butler served in the United States Navy during World War II. He joined the United States Air Force in 1953, where he served until his honorable discharge in June 1965. He was employed by Civil Services at the machine shop at Eglin AFB from 1965 to 1976.
During his youth, Al lived on the sheep ranch owned by this father in Matheson, Colo. His father died when he was nine years old and his mother passed away when he was 12. At that time, Al and his younger sister were cared for at an orphanage in Nebraska, where his older sister Edna was employed.
His great passion was the art of making gold wire jewelry. He was instructed in this art at the early age of 16 by his brother Lloyd. His jewelry, in the form of name pins, cross necklaces, tie clasps and earrings, has been worn and enjoyed by countless people. He was also an avid fisherman, harmonica player and pool player extraordinaire.
Because he lost his parents at such a young age, and having lived through the Great Depression, Al's top priority in life became to provide sustenance and financial stability for his wife and children. He was a generous man with a big heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at the Manor at Bluewater Bay nursing home with heartfelt gratitude to Wes Drain, Michelle Snapp, Paula Anderson, Kathy Scott, Barb Harrington, Tameka Pittman, David Pinner, Denise Wilson, Marsha Wilson, Bonnie Cruz, Donna Johnson and Brookes Patterson. Appreciation goes to the staff at the Northwest Florida Hospice with special thanks to Jean Nolin.
A celebration of Al's life will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2001, at McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Taking care of arrangements is McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. After cremation, his ashes will be interred at Heritage Gardens in Niceville.
He is survived by former wife Laverne Stabler, Niceville, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law Steve Butler and Donna Johns, Navarre, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law Vicky and Duwayne McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Joanie Byrne and Eugene Elliott, Niceville, Fla.; granddaughters Leah and Bethany McNaughton, Anniston, Ala.; Megan and Cristin Byrne, Niceville, Fla.; sister Oma Butler Klaus, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister and brother-in-law Vera and Ed Jackson, Mertztown, Penn.; and Jan Sheridan, Seaside, Calif. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Butler served in the United States Navy during World War II. He joined the United States Air Force in 1953, where he served until his honorable discharge in June 1965. He was employed by Civil Services at the machine shop at Eglin AFB from 1965 to 1976.
During his youth, Al lived on the sheep ranch owned by this father in Matheson, Colo. His father died when he was nine years old and his mother passed away when he was 12. At that time, Al and his younger sister were cared for at an orphanage in Nebraska, where his older sister Edna was employed.
His great passion was the art of making gold wire jewelry. He was instructed in this art at the early age of 16 by his brother Lloyd. His jewelry, in the form of name pins, cross necklaces, tie clasps and earrings, has been worn and enjoyed by countless people. He was also an avid fisherman, harmonica player and pool player extraordinaire.
Because he lost his parents at such a young age, and having lived through the Great Depression, Al's top priority in life became to provide sustenance and financial stability for his wife and children. He was a generous man with a big heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at the Manor at Bluewater Bay nursing home with heartfelt gratitude to Wes Drain, Michelle Snapp, Paula Anderson, Kathy Scott, Barb Harrington, Tameka Pittman, David Pinner, Denise Wilson, Marsha Wilson, Bonnie Cruz, Donna Johnson and Brookes Patterson. Appreciation goes to the staff at the Northwest Florida Hospice with special thanks to Jean Nolin.
A celebration of Al's life will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2001, at McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Taking care of arrangements is McLaughlin Funeral Home in Niceville. After cremation, his ashes will be interred at Heritage Gardens in Niceville.
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