Mitchell Kenneth Butler

Live Life Passionately

These three words can accurately describe the way Mitch Butler lived everyday of his life on earth.  He saw the world as it should be and he did his part to bring humor, excitement, love, adventure, music, kindness, honesty, fun, and high-speed activity to life. 

Mitch freely shared his faith of Jesus Christ and the truth of creation to those around him.  We know that Mitch is now truly living life in paradise and, because of our shared faith, we find our comfort in knowing we will be together forever in Heaven with him.

    
     We miss you dearly Mitch and our lives will never be the same without you here.

May we always remember:

*your big, beautiful smile that showed the world the joy and happiness you had inside 
  your heart

*the love in your heart for those who were mistreated and misunderstood

*your crazy sense of humor and ability to make us all laugh and take life less seriously

*your intolerance for meanness and cruelty

*your love of animals

*the pure beauty and grace of your run and how you literally floated on air at times

*your natural athletic abilities and the dedication you had to your teammates

*your willingness to help those in need and knowing you were always there to listen to 

  our troubles and offer encouragement

*that how one life can affect so many people

Help us to live our lives to inspire and build up everyone we meet.

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This memorial website was created to remember our friend and beloved Mitchell Butler who was born on

May 4, 1994 and passed away on October 5, 2008.  You will live forever in our memories and hearts.

Mitch is the cherished son of Doug and Amy Butler (Redford, MI) and forever loved brother of Andrew and Devin.

He is survived by his grandparents Janet and the late Robert Butler (formerly of Parchment, MI), and Kenneth and Nancy Federspiel (Wheeler. MI). His numerous aunt/uncles and their families include: Michael Federspiel (Midland, MI), Linda Chappell (Parchment, MI),  David Butler (Parchment, MI)  Carol Brock (Orlando, FL), Bruce Butler (Cincinatti, OH), Denise Butler-Sharp (Eugene, OR), Jim Butler (Estero, FL), Chris Butler (Eugene, OR), and Nancy Butler (Chicago, IL).

Mitchell was an upbeat, caring young man who loved his friends and the time he spent with them.  He will be remembered as a bundle of energy who loved snowboarding, fishing, wakeboarding, skateboarding, video games and animals (raising and hunting them). A talented and enthusiastic athlete, Mitchell enjoyed running and he especially excelled in soccer which he played for the Redford and Livonia City Soccer Clubs and Redford Union High School. In addition to athletics, Mitchell was also very involved at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church where he was recently confirmed and played drums in the Praise Band. His belief in God was an important part of who he was and he was not shy about letting people know it.

Mitchell's life ended tragically when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle to referee a youth soccer game.  Please practice good bicycle safety practices and all drivers, please, please, always double check for bicycles and pedestrians while you are behind the wheel. 

Per Mitch's wishes, he was a Gift of Life organ donor and now five people will live because of Mitch.  Successful transplants were made of his lungs, left and right kidneys, liver, and heart valves.

The link to additional comments/condolences:  http://www.neely-turowski.com/index.cfm  just type in Mitch Butler and follow the prompts.

Kelly Gilmore

 

I took this out of my scrap book,  I remember this weekend like it was yesturday!  We were down at Lynda's swamp, and Mitch wanted to ride Corey's four wheeler.  This is when he was a little squirt.  So Corey took him for a crazy ride, & he loved it!  He was Corey's little shadow that weekend, & Corey thought he was the coolest kid ever.  He actually told me that weekend he wants a son like that some day!  Now he has 3 boys of his own.  Mitch was a great, cool, kind, fun, energetic, & sweet boy!  I honestly new I wanted a son like him also.  I only hope my 3 boys turn out as good as he did!  :O)  Mitchell is very missed I think about him all the time.  You will always live on in our hearts!