Margaret P. Butler

Margaret P. Butler 95 of Ensley Township, Howard City, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Butler was born November 2, 1916 in a log cabin in Ensley Center, MI the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Harrison) Gould. She sold Avon for over 50 years, enjoyed flower gardening and had been an active member of South Ensley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Gayle (Anita) Butler of Howard City, Gary (Florence) Butler of Sand Lake, Gregory (Cyndi) Butler of Howard City, Garth Butler of Howard City; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald in 2007, 2 brothers and 1 sister. A private family graveside service was held Friday at North Ensley Cemetery. Pastor Tadd Butler officiating. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, 233 E. Fulton St., Ste 108, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Hospice of Michigan, 400 Perry Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.