Douglas Butcher
November 04, 2010
Douglas B. Butcher, Sr., 64, died Saturday, November 6, 2010, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born August 8, 1946 in Atlantic, Iowa to Parker and Marjorie Butcher.
Doug served in the Navy until his honorable discharge. He was past President of the DMACC Alumni Association and Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines. He retired in 2000 from Stone Container after 32 years of service and enjoyed traveling and gardening.
Doug is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sherry Butcher; children, Brandie Butcher, Douglas Butcher, Jr., Malisa (Jason) Ireland; grandchildren, Ashley “Ali” Isley, Cristyle Butcher, Sherry Ireland, Robert Ireland, Tasha Isley, and Jason D. Ireland; mother, Marjorie Butcher; brother, Parker Butcher; as well as a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Parker Butcher; daughter, Liebchen Prather; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Prather.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Liz Gaskins
11/22/2010
Doug and Cristyle,
My thoughts are with you at this time. Sorry I didnt know about your loss in time to make the trip to Des Moines. Take care. I am thinking of you both.
Liz Gaskins
Elaine Estes
11/20/2010
Sherry:
Please remember the good times we had on Friendship Force trips.
Elain Estes
Janice and Jerry Flanders
11/19/2010
Brandie:
We were sorry to here of your fathers passing. He was a quiet and kind man. I remember the concerts we went to with him. Particularly the one that I attended in place of one of your siblings that couldn't go. It was the Genesis concert in Ames and he got us all Subway Sandwiches so we wouldn't have to spend money inside.
I think of those times often and will never forget. Jerry and my thoughts are with you, the girls and the extended family. We are sorry for your loss. Please don't hesitate to call on us any time. (515)287-3901. 4910 S.W. 8th St., Des Moines, IA, 50315.
Sincerely,
Janice and Jerry Flanders
Kathryn and Kris Flaugh
11/18/2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Doug was a great person and will be missed by all who knew him. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Kris and family
Bverly Lytle
11/17/2010
Family of Doug Butcher
I am so sorry for your loss.
Doug was a friend and fellow traveler
with Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines.
He was always a pleasure to be around and a
positive influence with the group. He will be
greatly missed.
My condolences to the family.
Beverly Lytle