Lillian F. Butler: 1924 - 2008
Lillian F. Butler, 83, a former resident of rural Fort Wayne, died at 6:00 p. m. on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had been taken there from Byron Health Center on Wednesday.
Mrs. Butler was born at Merom in Sullivan County, Indiana on June 20, 1924, a daughter of Leonard and Gertrude (Harris) Thompson. She spent her early years in that area, and was married in 1942 to Donald E. Butler. The couple moved to Allen County in 1945 following Mr.Butler’s military discharge.
She had a special interest in tropical fish, and had owned and operated the 33 Aquarium north of Fort Wayne for 30 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Church in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Butler preceded her in death on December 6, 1979.
The surviving relatives include her son Kenneth (Lorre) Butler of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren Donald (Amy) Butler of Huntington, Barbie (Jerod) Ashley of Phoenix, Ariz., and Daniel Butler, Jesse Butler, and Samuel Butler, all of Fort Wayne; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers Raymond Thompson and Harold Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Thursday, February 28, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Richard Carpenter, associate pastor of Faith Missionary Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p. m.
Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, northwest of Huntertown.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Faith Missionary Church in Fort Wayne.
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February 26th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Kenny and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Lil’s passing and although we don’t know each other well, I have fond memories of visiting “aunt Lil” at the 33 Aquarium and her home.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris (Son of Peggy Butler Tomlinson) & Sarah
February 26th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
There are no words I can say that will tell you how wonderful this lady was. She was a person that gave so much to others.I met her and had a ongoing friendship with her for 37 years. She was like a mother to me and Gary and another grandmother to Brian and Kim. She is with Don now, a man that she loved so much. May you always remember her smile. I know that I have and always will.
Theresa
February 27th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
To the family of “Lil”. We are so sorry to hear of Lil’s passing. She was a wonderful person and a great “lady”. She always had a smile and a warm greeting whenever we saw. Her love of the 33 Aquarium was ever present. She had a great sense of humor and we often exchanged stories of being railroaders wives. She is now at peace and with Don once again. Another full circle. Be happy Lil and keep us safe. Dave and Myra