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Bonnie Butler Obituary
Preceded in death by her husband Edward, parents Edward and Loretta Gottschalk, and sisters Donnette Reed and Lois Pozywio. She is survived by sisters Carol Orrell and Janis Redman, 6 children, James of Cedar City, Utah, Barbara of Littleton, Colorado, Michael (Diane) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Laura of Lakewood, Colorado, Susan (Dave) of Thornton, Colorado, and Richard (Angela) of Colorado Springs. 33 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Mom was passionate about her family, was a devoted army wife, and a wonderful mother and grandmother. Mom retired from JCPenny, was active in a Hummel Club, enjoyed playing bunco, family history and visiting family, going to church, and traveling with dad and friends. Her favorite trip was to Alaska with Dad, but in her travels she always found time to stop off at the casinos and play her favorite slot machines.
A visitation will be held 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 South US HWY 85-87, Fountain, CO. Funeral services will follow in the mortuary chapel at 1:00 PM. Reception will take place at Pikes Peak Christian Church, 4955 Bradley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO immediately after the chapel service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice.
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for Bonnie Butler
Laura Beckett
October 10, 2017
Love you more!!!!!!
Lisa Ross
August 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Mike Shaffer
August 17, 2017
So sorry for your lose Rich, I bet Ed and your mother are having a cocktail together.
Barb Dwayer
August 17, 2017
It saddens me to be writing in Bonnie's book. We looked forward to many more adventures together, but that will have to wait for heaven. Blessings to all the family. She loved you all so much. RIP, dear Bonnie.
One of the 4 musketeers.
Dykstra
August 15, 2017
Rest in Peace!! Butler family, you will be in our prayers!!
Connie Bond
August 14, 2017
Bonnie was a great friend at the Thursday morning Bible breakfast. We loved her wit, and her wisdom. Yes, Bonnie, it's in the book.
Stephanie, Johnathan, Angela , Gabriel Soto
August 13, 2017
We love you Grandma! Not a day will pass that we won't miss you! Enjoy being reunited with Grandpa!
Thomas Davoren and Family
August 11, 2017
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow, You are in our thought and prayers
Kathy & Chuck Pumnea
August 11, 2017
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Tiffany Briglin
August 11, 2017
Rest in Peace Bonnie, and may God surround your family during this difficult time. It was a privilege to have known you!
Tiffany Briglin
August 11, 2017
Rest in Peace Bonnie and may the love of God surround your family during this difficult time. I was a privilege to have known you!
Tiffany Briglin
August 11, 2017
Rest in Peace Bonnie and may the love of God surround your family during this difficult time. I was a privilege to have known you!
Natalie Nelson
August 11, 2017
Bonnie was an amazing woman and it was a privileged to have known her.
I will always treasure the wonderful memories we shared.
She will be greatly missed by all.
God Bless you and your family
Thomas Davoren and Family
August 10, 2017
May the love God surround you during this time of sorrow . You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
August 10, 2017
May the love God surround you during this time of sorrow . You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
The Tom Davoren Family
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