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Rodney L Butterworth

Jun. 17, 1937 - Dec. 6, 2020

Date of Service: Dec. 16, 2020

RUPERT – With his family by his side, Rodney L Butterworth, 83, passed away in his home in Rupert on December 6, 2020, from the effects of a stroke he suffered in January.

Rodney was born June 17, 1937, in Menan, Idaho, to Gladys Francis Rogers and Edmond Isaiah Butterworth. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1955 and began working as an auto mechanic. He owned his own auto repair shop for most of his career.

He married Lenore Kae Packer in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple on April 23, 1957. They raised their family in Idaho Falls and Rupert. He found great joy in motorbiking, traveling, gardening, taking care of the elderly in the neighborhood, going to coffee with his buddies, and the American Legion.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jed Butterworth; and five of his six siblings.

He is survived by his wife, Lenore; his brother, Gary R Butterworth (Ardith) of Ammon; his children, Hollie Noriyuki (Randy) of Mesa, Ariz., Camille Gaylor (Jeff) of Winchester, Calif., Blake Butterworth (Candace) of Victoria, Minn., and Nyle Butterworth (Lisa) of Boise; and his eight dearly-loved grandchildren, Jada Noriyuki, Jordan and Bridger Gaylor, Kaegan and August Butterworth, and Nya, Ily and Dax Butterworth.

Due to the continued effects of COVID-19, a private family graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, at Paul Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

There will be no public viewing.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Rodney L Butterworth

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From AMBER R KNIGHT:

I will forever miss his smile at the coffee table at the wayside! He was a favorite of mine so sorry for your loss...

From Linda Smith:

So sorry for your loss, Lenore. So many great memories we all had together. I know you will miss him, he is is free from pain now. Hope to see you soon. Love and Blessing to you and your families. RIP Rod.

From Alan Tanner:

I always love hanging around Rod at shop when he worked with my father in-law Larry Larsen. I miss him.

From Rick Larsen :

I’m sorry for your loss. My dad Larry and I have enjoyed Rod over the many years we have known him. He was a loyal friend with a kind heart. We’ll miss him.

From Joni Burnett:

You will be missed my friend.

From Garth Hamp:

I am so sorry for your loss.

From Kathy Lindauer (Murph) :

My deepest condolences goes out to all of you. Rod was was such a kind and loving man. He will be greatly missed. At least, we can be grateful that he is no longer in pain. Lenore, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

From Nickol Corr:

My thoughts and prayers to the family, may you find comfort knowing he is free from the pain.

From Marjorie Jensen:

So sorry for your loss.I know you took very good care of him..i know he was a good friend to everyone he knew.RIP Rod you will be missed.

From Maxine Stephenson:

The picture is how I remember Rod, always with a smile and a friendly greeting. He will be missed but is now in a better place, free from his pain and confinement. I love you Lenore and wish you and your family peace and love knowing you did all you could to have him home and taken care of,

From Pam & Bob Peters:

My condolences to the family. May Rodney RIP. He will live on via your memories

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