Steven Butler, of Loon Lake, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016, at the
age of sixty-six years.

Steve was born on August 1, 1950, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to John and Anna
Butler. He joined his big brother, Michael. He spent his youth in Marshalltown
Community School System where he was involved in little league baseball,
football, and was a champion swimmer. He also enjoyed duck hunting with Michael
and Dad. In 1967, his daughter, Stephanie, was born. In 1968, he joined the
U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam where he was wounded. He returned
to the States to recuperate, and then in 1970 he moved to Canada to follow his
dream of hunting a moose out of his back door. With his beloved Queenie and
Skitty, Steve turned a grainery into his home. Most of his comforts were
provided by his neighbors, Emil and Louise Vogel. Steve returned to Iowa to
visit where he met and married his true love, Nancy. Steve, Nancy and two year
old Marc began their life in Whelan in 1973. In 1974, they started in the
cattle business, coerced by their good friends, West Ludwig and Ron Waugh. Lone
Spruce Outfitters was born in 1989, and Steve worked tirelessly to balance the
ranch with the outfitting, and loved the camaraderie with the American
clients. Steve and Nancy hosted Dogpatch Pig Roast for three years starting in
1980. People came from far and wide for this yearly shindig, good food, good
music and good friends. Steve enjoyed music, gunsmithing, woodworking and
hunting. He displayed incredible love and patience for all children, especially
his grandchildren, he adored them all! He was very tickled to become a
great-grandpa. Steve had a great love for family. He loved get togethers with
good food and could be called upon to compliment Nancy with “That’s Might
Tasty!”

Steve is predeceased by: his father, John Butler; his aunt, Mary Butler.

He is survived by: his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy; his son, Marc; his
daughter, Stephanie (Alan); his mother, Anna Butler; his brother, Michael
Butler; his grandchildren and great grandchildren and his nephews.

The Celebration of Steve’s Life was conducted from the Whelan Community Hall on
November 16, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Derek Krilow officiating. Reggie Smith and
Zachary Smith-Butler were the urn bearers. Joel Butler, Marc Butler, Monty
Dull, Dayna Harrison, Larry Kulyk, Elton Magee, Rodney Morton, Stanley Morton,
Ryan Preece, Real Provencher, Michael Simard, Drew Stoddard and Calvin Starnes
were the honorary bearers. Jordan Bertrand and James Cubbon were the ushers,
and Marc Butler read the eulogy. The Loon Lake Legion Branch #165 provided the
honor guard.

We would like to thank all of our friends and neighbors for their caring and
support during this difficult time. Also, a special thank you to all of the
staff at the Loon Lake Health Centre for your care and compassion.

Nancy, Marc and Family