Bill B. Butler

Bill B. Butler, 74, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008. He was the son of Buster Odell and Edith Marie (Brown) Butler; born April 11, 1934 in Tuttle, Oklahoma. Bill moved to Arizona around the age of three. During his youth, he grew up in Globe; where attended school. Professionally, Bill worked at the Yucca Power Plant in Yuma, Arizona; with the Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company in Miami, Arizona; and upon relocating to the Verde Valley he worked for the Verde Valley Train. Bill also worked as a volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity, as well as, volunteered six years to Meals on Wheels. He was a loving husband, a caring father, and a constant-happy grandfather. He enjoyed reading and he loved gardening. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; he leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Bea Butler of Cottonwood; two sons, Robert B. (Rachel) Butler of Mesa, and Gary W. (Susan) Butler of Flagstaff; his brother, Ted G. (Vondell) Butler of Gold Canyon; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 10:00am with interment to follow at All Souls Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com