Connie Butcher

Connie passed away at her home on Thursday morning, Spet. 24th, 2009. She is survived by her husband Parker of Shenandoah. Following the services, Connie's body will be cremated and an inurnment of her ashes will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Constance Kay (Ryan) Butcher was born on March 27, 1951 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Chase) Ryan. Connie entered into the arms of her Lord on Thursday morning, September 24, 2009 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa. Connie was raised in Farragut community and graduated from Farragut High School with the Class of 1969. Following graduation she moved to Shenandoah. She was employed by Earl May, Henry Fields, and Garden View Care Center. On July 22, 1984 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Parker Butcher. They resided together in their home in Shenandoah. Connie was an unselfish, loving, and kind-hearted woman who enjoyed spending time volunteering at Garden View Care Center, the American Red Cross Blood Mobile, and anywhere else she was needed. She loved all the staff and children at the Turnbull Day Care Center where she was most recent...[more]

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employed. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagle's Auxiliary. She loved spending time with and taking pictures of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Dorothy. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Parker Butcher; daughters; Shannon Haley and husband Charles and Amy Parker and husband Robert; step-children Tracie Cunningham and husband Steve and Mike Butcher and wife Lori; grandchildren Nick and Emily Cunningham, Serena, Joslynn, Mia, and Aliyah Parker, Andrea Hillhouse, Alex Rolene, and Charlie Haley; sisters Janice Kinnersley and husband Gerald and Diana Hummel and husband Fred; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.