Memorials › Vern A. Butler
26 Sep 1945 – 15 Jun 2024
| Birth | 26 Sep 1945 |
| Death | 15 Jun 2024 |
| Cemetery | Spanish Fork City Cemetery Spanish Fork , Utah County , Utah , USA |
| Added by | Linda M on 18 Jun 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/271621281 |
Vern A. Butler age 78, was born September 26, 1945. He passed away on June 15, 2024. Vern conqured his life long battle against pain and passed away peacefully. He was the beloved husband of Claris Lee Butler. He was her Prince Charming and her Knight in Shining Armor. They shared many happy and wonderful years together. They were married in 1963. They were sealed for all time and eternity on May 12, 1967. They were blessed to spend 60 years 9 months 7 days and 52 minutes together. They look forward to being reunited and together forever. Vern was born in Payson, Utah. He is the son of Milton Theron Butler and Mildred June Whiteing. He was the fourth of six children While growing up he spent his time roaming fields and mountains near Spring Lake, Utah. He graduated from Payson High School. Then went on to complete Utah Barber School in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1965, Vern and Claris moved to Evanston, WY to begin their lives together. Vern served his community for 45 years as a barber stylist. His patrons loved coming to see him regularly. His journey in to archery began at a young age. After his older brother made and gifted him with his first bow. Vern started making his own arrows from Cattail stems. He devoted many years of his life to share his passion of traditional archery with others. His passion for spending time with nature and his family is unmatched. He was a master fletcher (arrow maker) and enjoyed sharing that talent with those he love. He shared that passion for fletching with customers all over the world. Vern took first place at a WorldWide Fletching Three Arrow competition. He ran Butler's Field Sports for 11 plus years. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Vern will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents. His lost his brothers, Gary and Earl. His precious princesses and daughters, VaLena & Bobbi Jo, were lost too soon. The funeral service will be held on Friday June 21st, 2024. The service will be at the Sage St Chapel, 201 Sage St in Evanston, WY. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM. With graveside services to take place in Spanish Fork, UT at Spanish Fork Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be 9:30 AM -10:30 AM. Vern's family would like to thank Evanston Regional Hospital staff for their excellent care and support for him at this time.
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