"Betty,Kory & Kurt-Sorry I just discovered your mother's passing-we were in southern Iowa with business. What a beautiful family Tillie had--you all were so blessed. The video and music really touched me. Sorry that I didn't know. What memories -how special--will talk later, love to you all. Pam Schwieger"
In loving memory of
Mathilda "Tillie" Anna Butson
October 25, 1919 - August 18, 2016
Mathilda "Tillie" Anna Butson, 96, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. She was born on October 25, 1919, in Hardin County, Iowa, to Jacob and Etta (Saathoff) Mooi. Tillie graduated from Geneva High School. She was united in marriage to Wendell Butson on March 14, 1940, in Trenton, Missouri. Tillie was a farm wife and owned the Fabric House in Hampton. She was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church, where she was part of the Leah Circle and was a Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. Tillie was also a member of many different clubs and organizations including, SOS, Sew We Sew, Geneva Cemetery Society, Geneva Women's Club, Mothers Club, Bakery Ladies and various card clubs. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing cards, bingo, cooking for family and neighbors, traveling and wintering in Mission, Texas. Tillie was very musical and could play the clarinet, banjo, piano and organ. She even played in her parent's band from time to time. Tillie is survived by her daughter Betty (Ed) Etnier, son Donald (Roberta) Butson, daughter Mary (Marvin) Rover, grandchildren Kurt (Kim) Hirth, Kory (Ann) Hirth, Jennifer (Troy) Teske, Jake (Sara) Butson, John (Shelley) Rover and Jody (Justin) Carr, great-grandchildren Kathryn Hirth, Amanda Hirth, Mason Teske, Madison Teske, Jenna Rover, Kayla Rover, Hudson Carr, Hayden Carr and Declan Butson. She was preceded in death by her husband Wendell, parents Jacob and Etta, parents-in-law Joe and Wava Butson, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Tributes
"I just watched the video....... truly a life to celebrate. Long lived, well lived and just one classy lady. My condolences to her family but you all know she is with those who went before her. The gates were opened."
"My sympathy to all the family.Many years ago we all did so many things together & it was always so much fun. I really miss all those times. She was always the very best friend. "
"Sending sincere condolences to the families. These pictures are such a beautiful tribute to Tillie. What a beautiful lady. She was blessed to have such a loving family and leave such a loving legacy. You can tell she was surrounded by love. "
"I will miss my visits with Tillie My Aunt Arlene was a childhood friend and we shared those memories. In later years Tille and Niba were good friends through prayer breakfast and coffee at the bakery. My prayers to the family Pat Sackville"
"Please accept my condolences to the family, may you receive peace by throwing your pain on God Jehovah, because he cares, and you receive peace of mind - 1 Peter 5:7; Philippians 4:6, 7; Psalm 83:18."
"I remember taking Tillie on several KLMJ Fun Bus Trips here or there. She always seem to have a fun time! She will be missed!"
"It has been a pleasure to know Tillie. She was quite a lady. I'm sorry I am not home for the funeral. I will be praying for you all as you share memories and enjoy each other's company. Blessings honor and glory to you. "
"It has been a pleasure to know Tillie. She was quite a lady. I'm sorry I am not home for the funeral. I will be praying for you all as you share memories and enjoy each other's company. Blessings honor and glory to you. "
"Sympathies to the Butson family. We shared many trips together with my Aunt Fae Becker and Tillie Butson to the Laughlin Nv area. Such great memories and two wonderful ladies to spend time with. Those ladies were always ready for new adventures. Many, many memories and good times. Roger, Lucy Minnier & Linda Pohl"