Sadly we say goodbye to our friends and neighbors listed below. Our deepest condolences to their families.
Celebrating the Life of Marilyn Butler
Her journey began on October 23, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois. Born to Martha and Donald Cole, she grew up with older brother Dick Cole – who will be 92 in October - on a farm in Warrensburg, Illinois. They both attended Majors one-room country school grades K-8. Fun fact: She wrote a play at the age of seven which was performed by the entire school for parents. Since a young age, Marilyn always loved animals and developing her vegetable gardening/canning skills as well as an expertise in soybean, corn and wheat farming she learned from her Father. She graduated from Millikin University in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in education and taught physical education and health at Warrensburg-Latham High School. Always upbeat, no surprise she was also the cheerleading coach. Marilyn married Robert (Bob) Brown in 1960 and raised children Ken and Susan on their family farm which she also was active in running. She was a room mother, scout leader and overall super Mom who was a master at reupholstering and refinishing furniture. Bob died suddenly in 1980 and at 47 she bravely started anew in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 1981, she met Jack Butler at the AAA company picnic where they both worked– they married in 1991. She happily added three adult children to the mix, Eric, Tom and Diane. They have had many wonderful years together; playing golf, entertaining friends and family, travelling the world and creating homes in Union, Washington as well as Scottsdale and Green Valley, Arizona. An extremely kind person with an amazing smile, she impacted every life she touched. Her caring side never missed a birthday or anniversary with a card or call and her fun-loving side kept her always exploring and on the move. Always a great cook, Marilyn was known for her curry chicken salad, homemade candy and pies and her famous biscuits and gravy. Above all she loved her family including three grandchildren and three great grandchildren, her friends and the big adventure of life. She will be greatly missed and will always be in our hearts. Jack and Marilyn have lived at 1000 Desert Hills Drive for many years.
Pam LeClair died after a long struggle with cancer on Friday, January 17th . Pam served as Treasurer to the Board until February, 2019 and her contribution to the HOA is greatly appreciated.
Pam lived for many years at 873 W. Golf Course Place . Please send your condolences to her husband Jack there.
We know she will be missed by so many .
KATHY SPEIDEL:
7/3/1950-11/2019
Kathy resided with her husband Fred at 761 Desert Trail. Kathy died suddenly while vacationing in Mexico in November, 2019.
Kathy, a retired accountant, moved to Green Valley in 2004 with her late husband Jerry Behrens, who died in 2010.
After Jerry’s death, Kathy became more involved in her home owners association, the American Legion women’s auxiliary and GVR’s volunteer and newcomers groups.
She loved golf and maintained a membership at Desert Hills Golf Club and more recently became a member of Desert Hills Lutheran Church.
Kathy loved to travel and with her sister Jeanne, a regular winter visitor, was able to visit six of the seven continents, including India this past March. When she married Fred, the traveling continued.
Kathy had nine siblings and is survived by three sisters and four brothers, who reside primarily in the Kansas City area. She also leaves her stepson Nevin (Deanna) Behrens, her grandsons Shaun (Christy) Behrens and Eric Behrens and three great-grandchildren, Isabella, Maddox and Chase Behrens.
KATHY SPEIDEL:
7/3/1950-11/2019
Kathy resided with her husband Fred at 761 Desert Trail. Kathy died suddenly while vacationing in Mexico in November, 2019.
Kathy, a retired accountant, moved to Green Valley in 2004 with her late husband Jerry Behrens, who died in 2010.
After Jerry’s death, Kathy became more involved in her home owners association, the American Legion women’s auxiliary and GVR’s volunteer and newcomers groups.
She loved golf and maintained a membership at Desert Hills Golf Club and more recently became a member of Desert Hills Lutheran Church.
Kathy loved to travel and with her sister Jeanne, a regular winter visitor, was able to visit six of the seven continents, including India this past March. When she married Fred, the traveling continued.
Kathy had nine siblings and is survived by three sisters and four brothers, who reside primarily in the Kansas City area. She also leaves her stepson Nevin (Deanna) Behrens, her grandsons Shaun (Christy) Behrens and Eric Behrens and three great-grandchildren, Isabella, Maddox and Chase Behrens.
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Janice Louise Potter
Janice Potter of Green Valley, Az lost her brief battle with cancer on Nov. 11, 2019. Janice was born the youngest of 4 girls in Sterling, KS to Dallas & Geneva Bundy October 22, 1938. Janice was married to Lynn Potter in Sterling, KS Aug. 18, 1957. They have 5 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. They lived in Shawnee Mission, KS for 52 years before retiring to Green Valley, AZ full time in 2011. In addition to lovingly rearing 5 children, Janice co-founded LynTec in 1977 with husband Lynn to manufacture audio and power control electronics. She was hands-on in the business as accountant and electronic assembler. Her handiwork controlled sound systems worldwide. Janice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lynn of the home, Sons: Russ of Overland Park, KS, Roger of Washington, D.C., Todd of Shawnee, KS and daughter Leigh Ann Arbuckle of Louisburg, KS. She was pre-deceased by her parents and three sisters, Betty Rickard, Eleanor DeArmond & Dorothy Haas and a son Jon Douglas. Janice was an active long time member and strong supporter of Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, AZ as well as Southminster Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village KS. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be to Missions at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85622. Valley Presbyterian Memorial Services pending. Interment will be at Valley Presbyterian. Columbarium. |
TOM FIELD
12/3/1929-10/15/2019
From Lu Lu Field:
Dear Neighbors,
Thank you so much for your cards, your thoughts and prayers. Tom had fought with his heart disease for many, many years. The condition turned worse in May and Hospice came in to help. He passed on October 15th, peacefully and without suffering. I appreciated very much your concerns.
Thank and God Bless.
In memory of Tom Field 12/3/1929 - October /15/2019
Dear Neighbors,
Thank you so much for your cards, your thoughts and prayers. Tom had fought with his heart disease for many, many years. The condition turned worse in May and Hospice came in to help. He passed on October 15th, peacefully and without suffering. I appreciated very much your concerns.
Thank and God Bless.
In memory of Tom Field 12/3/1929 - October /15/2019