Betty L. Butler's Obituary
Betty Lou Butler, age 91, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2018 at NMRMC in Chanute. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving family and others that Betty touched in some way throughout her life. She was very much loved and had a way of making everyone she met feel special.
Betty was born November 7, 1926 in Walnut, KS and was the daughter of Ed and Viola (Johnson) Carson. She graduated from Walnut high school. Betty married George Butler on June 19, 1947 in Walnut. They enjoyed life to it’s fullest until George’s death in 2006.
Growing up, Betty assisted her parents with the operation of Carson Funeral Home in Walnut. She also worked for a short time for Santa Fe Railroad as a tele-type operator. After her marriage she devoted herself to her husband, her children, and helping her parents and other relatives and friends. She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
Betty and George were very active in the Elks, they enjoyed traveling with friends and one of their favorite places to visit was Las Vegas. Betty especially liked playing the slot machines. For several years Happy Hour was attended at the Butler home every Friday night by any family members that were available (anywhere from 4 to 20+ at a time).TGIF was something Betty looked forward to every week. She loved the laughs and love that was shared. These family gatherings continued every Friday evening during her 4 month stay at Heritage Health Care and also during her hospital stays. Her family enjoyed being with her just as much as she enjoyed being with them.
Betty was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, St. Patrick’s Altar Society, Lady Elks, American Legion Auxiliary, and the VFW Auxiliary.
Betty is survived by her children, George D. Butler and wife Yolanda, of Camdenton, MO, Linda Springer and husband Frank, of Chanute and Patti Schultz and husband, John of Chanute. Grandchildren, Danny Butler, Steven Butler, John Jones, Jenni Morton, Travis Jones, Chelsi Borjas, Ashli Kiddoo, and Adam Kiddoo. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, George and a brother, Lyle Carson.
Rosary will be recited at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, with Mass following at 11:00 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Chanute. Inurnment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Walnut, KS. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Castaways, and KETCH (Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped) and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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