David F. Butterworth

David F. Butterworth passed away peacefully in his home on March 7, 2018. He was the only child born to the late Richard and Grayce Butterworth in Indianapolis on July 22, 1931. He married the love of his life, Karlene (nee Gill) in 1957, who preceded him in death in 1987. David was a graduate of Decatur Central High School and Purdue University where he earned a Bachelor's degree as a licensed civil engineer and professional land surveyor. He was eternally grateful for the sacrifices his parents made to send him to Purdue. After serving as a 1st lieutenant with the Army Corps of Engineers in the post war reconstruction of South Korea, and during his career, he was directly involved in construction and/or design of projects including interstate highways, Corps of Engineer reservoirs, and commercial and residential developments throughout Indiana. He was inducted into the Indianapolis Amateur Softball Association Fastpitch Hall of Fame in October of 1993, along with many other softball awards. David is survived by his four children: Susan (Tony) Garciaserra, Linda Butterworth, Mary Jane O'Sullivan and Matthew (Karen) Butterworth; 12 grandchildren, Kara, (Katy), Kevin (Cai...[more]

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n), Adam, Kenny, Gabrielle, Jacob, Kayla (deceased), Alyssa (Thomas), Raheem (deceased), Karha Jane, Malina, and Michael; and 3 great grandchildren, Jaycen David, Titus, and Teddy. Family and friends are welcome to Leppert Mortuary, Smith Chapel, 900 N. Rangeline Rd, Carmel, on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for visitation. Services will begin at Noon with burial at Carmel Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org/‎.