It is with great sadness that the family announces that on October 23, 2014, Jean Butterfield passed away suddenly, at the age of 68 years, from a stroke as a result of complications from cancer.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family, husband of 43 years, Rick–semicolon– 2 sons, Brad (Erin) and Trevor (Lindsey)–semicolon– 4 grandchildren, Madeline, Kellen, Quinn and Blaire–semicolon– 2 sisters and 1 brother–semicolon– Joan (Gerry) Marshall-Neufeld, Jamie Marshall (friend, Julie Stephens) and Terry (Bob) Stirling–semicolon– as well as numerous extended family and many dear friends.
Jean was predeceased by her parents, John and Margaret.
The family wishes to thank the staff on the Intensive Care Unit 3C3 at the University of Alberta Hospital and the staff at the Cross Cancer Institute for their care and compassion for Jean during her time with them.
Keeping with Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Jean’s Life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Larry & Doris Ungarian says
Dear Rick & Family,
Our sincere sympathies for the passing of Jean.
Larry & Doris Ungarian
Carol McMillan says
Dear Rick and Family
I was very saddened to hear of Jean passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Donna Maurier (Marshall) says
Dear Rick and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Jeannie”s passing and my heart goes out to your and your children. Such a sad time for you all but you will find your strength in each other and hold her memories forever in your hearts. It is your memories that will bring you comfort and strength. Please extend my condolences to Jamie,Joan,Terry and their families. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Frank Wissinger says
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Frank (TELUS)
Claire Verschaeve says
I have fond memories of working with Jean on some of our training postings at the UAH.
She was such a lovely person and our class of 1967 grieves her passing.
Claire Verschaeve
Sheila Roberts (nee Marshall) says
Jeanie was a fun loving kind soul. She was the only person I knew who could talk Allan into performing for the family. We are so very sorry to hear she has passed. You all are in our hearts today.
Iris Isbister says
On behalf of the UAH Nursing Class of September 67, we send you our love. We”ve lost a classmate and a friend. Each of us has memories of Jean from student days. Later, there were fun times at our reunions. She will be missed.
Micki Boisvert, Iris Isbister, Doreen Laidlaw, Karen Nelson, Betty Newton
2017 Nursing Reunion Committee
Jessica Terpstra says
Rick & boys, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was very special. We have you in our thoughts & prayers.
Love, Jessica, Travis, Kaleb & Peighton
Jim and Bob Starko says
Rick and family,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Jean”s sudden and untimely passing.
Please accept our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies at this very difficult time.
Eskimos” home football games will never be the same.
joan lovas[clark] says
Rick and family, I am so so sorry for your loss . Jeanie was an amazing person
Noel Daly says
Rick and family. I am completely shocked to hear the passing of Jean.
My sincere condolences to you Rick and your family at this very sad time.
Deborah Harrop (WCB) says
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thinking of you and your family.