Ivan V. Butler

Ivan Vern Butler, of Des Moines, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, with his family by his side. Ivan was born on May 4, 1932, in Princeton, MO. His family moved to Des Moines when Ivan was 11 years old.

He attended Park Avenue elementary school and Abraham Lincoln High School, where he played trumpet in the band and graduated in 1952. He worked at Dick’s Super Valu store for 17 years. Ivan served in the Iowa National Guard from April 1951 until April 1954 as a marksman in the 34th Infantry Division. He retired from Mid-Continent Bottlers.

He met and married his bride, Edith, of 60 years, in March of 1953. They had two sons, Raymond (Mary) and Richard (Sherri). Ivan also has four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Ivan loved spending time with children. He volunteered at Mitchell and Morris Elementary Schools for many years. He ran the Carrousel part-time at Southridge Mall. He also devoted many hours volunteering and participating with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the late 80’s and early 90’s.

Ivan was preceded in death by his three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Edith, his two sons and their families, and a sister, Wilma, who resides in Leon, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Faith Independent Assembly of God Church, 6001 SW 14th Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ivan’s family.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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