"Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Jessica, Mick, Michaela, Nick, and Gracelyn Williams"
In loving memory of
Connie Butcher
September 24, 2009
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 recently 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.
Tributes
"I am so sorry to hear about Connie's passing she was a great friend to me and my family. Adrianna loved going to Turnbull to spend time with Connie in the mornings. She will be greatly missed by alot of people. My heart goes out to Amy and all of her family. We love you."
"I was so very saddened to learn of Connie's untimely death. I got to know her through the Red Cross Bloodmobile and Legion Auxiliary. She was a sweet and generous sole and I will miss her cheery attitude. Jeri Naven-McGinnis"
"amy shannon and family, sorry to hear about the passing of ur mother, She will always be remembered for her kindness to me from when we were all young children. My best to all of you in this time of grief. We know she is in the loving hands of the Lord and will be reunited with all who have gone before her. if u need anything at all even if its just to talk im here for u.. love always christin tim and kids"
"amy shannon and family, sorry to hear about the passing of ur mother, She will always be remembered for her kindness to me from when we were all young children. My best to all of you in this time of grief. We know she is in the loving hands of the Lord and will be reunited with all who have gone before her. if u need anything at all even if its just to talk im here for u.. love always christin tim and kids"
"I am so sorry for your loss, I remember her as a kind carring person, and a wonderfull neighbor! She will be missed by many. she is in a much better place now."
"Amy & Family, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a kind, caring, genuine & wonderful woman. She will be missed dearly. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all!! Love, Amber & Family"
"We are sarry to hear of your loss Connie was a great lady. Your family is in our prayers. Clinton, Carie, Chelbie, Cassandra, Christian Hunt"
" Im going to miss my aunt. She was kind and giving and always put others first. When i was a kid i remember going to her house and staying with her. As i grew older, of course our lives went in different directions, but she never changed, she was always the same compassionate, giving, and sweet person she was when i was a kid. I will always remember my aunt connie. All my love, Kelley "
"Amy and family we are so deeply sorry for your loss you are in our prayers GOD BLESS you all. If we can do anyting to help let us know."
"I'm so sorry for the loss of your loving mother and wife. She occasionally helped watch my son at daycare, it takes a very loving and kind-hearted person to care for children of any age. May God bless you and your family in helping you grieve the loss of your loved one and be comforted that she is at peace with her Holy Father in Heaven."
"We only knew Connie through the Farragut Alumni Banquet, but she seemed like a very Fun Loving person. We are very sorry, and our thoughts and prayers will be with you All through this very difficult time. Robert and Robin Lynn"
"Parker, Amy & Families, I was so very sorry and surprised to hear about Connie's passing. I had known Connie for several years as Amy & my daughter, Hailey went to school together and were good friends and was also neighbors with her and Parker for a few years. I am thinking of all of you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers......"
"We are so very sorry for your loss. Connie was a sweet and loving person who will be greatly missed by many. "
"Loving daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, volunteer, and wife. You will be greatly missed and are loved much! You will always be remembered for your unselfishness and your servants attitude. Now you have eternal peace and are with our Lord, you will be greatly missed by all of those who love you, and are remembered for touching all of our lives in your own special way. I love you and miss you, and although we are left behind here to deal with the emptiness that is left, we look forward to seeing you again in heaven when we will live forever with our Lord and Savior! - Billie Jo"
"Amy and Shannon - so sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you and your families"
"Im so sorry for your loss,Connie was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Your family will be in our prayers thinking of you "
"We are so sorry for your loss.. Connie will be deeply missed.. she was a wonderful woman... She has touched so many hearts with her smile and kindness. "
"It saddens my heart so that Connie is gone...I want you to know that Connie was on of the sweetest people I have ever known. I had the pleaser of working with her @ Turnbull Child Development center, She was loved by us all and exspectally the children . She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all"
"Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. The Magic of a Mother's Touch There's magic in a Mother's touch, and sunshine in her smile. There's love in everything she does to make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter is a source of joy, her works are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion to be found in her embrace, and we see the light of heaven shining from a Mother's face. Anonomous/unknown Shannon I just want to tell ya, your my best friend and I love ya and I am so sorry you and your family have to deal with such a great loss. I am always here. I will forever be here. HUGS and more! Lacy, Tristan, Rio, Alexis, Mat "
"OOPS I HAD THE WRONG PERSON BUT NOW I KNOW WHO SHE IS AND SHE IS A MOTHER TO AMY PARKER YES I KNOW WHO SHE IS NOW OH DEAR TELL AMY I AM SO SORRY I LOVE THIS WOMAN SO MUCH WHEN I SEE HER ATTEND CHURCH AT ASSEMBLY OF GOD WITH AMY AND HER HUSBAND THE THE 3 GIRLS AND SHE WILL SOMETIME COME IN AT WEST PAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT CENTER TO HELP MARION MCITYNE OUT OH DEAR I FEEL FOR HER AND THE FAMILY JUST REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE AMY I THINK ABOUT YOU ALOTS FROM THE DEAF LADY THAT YOU KNEW TERRY ANN SCHAPER"
"Our condolence to your family. We are deeply sadden by the loss of Connie. We are lucky to have known her. She was a loving and caring person. Our family enjoyed spending time with her when we came to visit Iowa back in June. She has a beautiful family and she will diffently be missed by everyone. Love, Lina, Larry, Michelle, Scotty, Angel and Vanessa from San Leandro, CA "
"Parker & family, We are so sorry to hear of Connie's passing. We will cherish the time spent with her and are blessed to have known her if even for only a short time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Parker, so sorry to hear about your wifes passing. Don,t know what else to say, but take care. "
"OH MAN I JUST CAME UPON THE SEARCH OF FUNERAL ON KMA AND NOTICE HER NAME OH MAN I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THE DEATH OF CONNIE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO BYRON AND MIMMIE I HAVE ALWAYS LIKE CONNIE EVER SINCE I WAS A FRIEND OF HANS CHRISTIENSEN AND HE WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT HER AND HIS SISTER THAT LIVE OVER CLARINDA THAT PASS AWAY OH DEAR HOW DO I TELL YOU BOTH I AM SO SORRY JUST REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE YOU KNOW WHERE WE AT WHEN YOU NEED A SHOULDER TO CRY ON OR SOMEONE TO TALK TO WE ARE YOUR FRIEND TOO OH DEAR WHERE IS THE BOY GOING TO GO NOW HE SO SWEET TOO.GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY AS YOU MIGHT FORGOT WHO I AM BUT I DONT THINK YOU DO I AM DEAF LADY FROM SHENANDOAH IOWA TERRY ANN SCHAPER MY AUNT NAME IS MARLIYN KAY PARMAN SHE USE TO WORK FOR YOUR GRANDMA HARRIETT TURNBULL WE BOTH SHARE IN THIS TOGETHER GOD BLESS"
"Amy and family, we were so shocked and upset to here about your sweet, sweet mother. She was so young and full of life, we just cant believe she is gone!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. You have truely lost an amazing women. We are going to miss her so much. Try to stay strong and give each of your girls a hug for me as I know they are very saddend by the loss of thier terrific grandmother. If you need anything please let me know.... Once again I am truely sorry for the loss of your mother. "