BUTLER, George Vernon
Source: Williamsport Review-Republican, November 2, 2000, pg 4
George Vernon “Vern” Butler, 70, Williamsport, died in the emergency room of St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, on Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 6:37 a.m. Death was sudden and unexpected. Born in Attica on August 29, 1930, Vernon was the son of the late Charles Burris and Oral Bell Butler. He was raised in Attica and graduated from Attica High School in 1948. He had resided in Williamsport since 1965. He formerly worked at Harrison Steel Castings Co. and Radio Material Corp. in Attica. He had been a self-employed electrician. A veteran of the U. S. Army, he served in the Korean Conflict. Vernon was baptized in the Baptist Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Attica and a life member of V.F.W. Post #3318, Attica. He first married Carla Taflinger on October 7, 1950 in Williamsport. On December 31, 1965, he married Shirley McMurtrie in Veedersburg. Surviving, are: three daughters, Teresa James of Attica, Becky Larson of West Lebanon and Amber (David) Johnson of Portland Arch; two sons, Steven Butler of Mellott and Larry Butler of Attica; three stepdaughters, Becky (George) Bordner of Denver, Colo., Brenda Vaughn of Lafayette and Aleta (Steve) Gibson of Naperville, Ill.; a stepson, Bill McMurtrie of Attica; a brother, Lawrence Butler of Crawfordsville; 14 grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, and 4 step great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister and great-grandson. Visitation was Monday at Maus Funeral Home, Attica. Military graveside service was held in V.A. National Cemetery, Danville, Ill. on Tuesday with Rev. John DeSanto officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. – thanks to jlr for typing & Dellie & Maria for providing this clipping
Source: The Fountain County Neighbor, November 1, 2000, pg A3
WILLIAMSPORT — George Vernon
“Vern” Butler, 70, 707 N. Monroe St., Williamsport, died at 6:37 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 28, 2000 in the emergency room of St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital. Death
was sudden and unexpected. He was born Aug. 29, 1930 in Attica, the son of
Charles Burris and Oral Bell Butler. He was married to Clara Taflinger Oct. 7,
1950 in Williamsport. On Dec. 31, 1965 he married Shirley McMurtrie in
Veedersburg. He was raised in Attica and graduated from Attica High School in
1948. He had resided in Williamsport since 1965. He formerly worked at Harrison
Steel Castings Company and Radio Material Corporation in Attica. He had been
working as a self employed electrician. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army
serving in the Korean Conflict. He was baptized in the Baptist Church. He was a
member of the Moose Lodge of Attica and a life member of the V.F.W. Post #3318
of Attica. Survivors include: three daughters, Teresa James, Attica, Becky
Larson, West Lebanon and Amber (David) Johnson, Portland Arch; two sons, Steven
Butler, Mellott and Larry Butler, Attica; three step daughters, Becky (George)
Bordner, Denver, Colo., Brenda Vaughn, Lafayette and Aleta (Steve) Gibson,
Naperville, Ill.; a step son, Bill McMurtrie, Attica; a brother, Lawrence
Butler, Crawfordsville; 14 grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and four
step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and a
great-grandson. Military gravesite services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the V.A.
National Cemetery, Danville, Ill., with the Rev. John DeSanto officiating. Maus
Funeral Home, Attica, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may
be made to the charity of one's choice. –
jlr