Joan E Butterly Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan Butterly, 76, a resident of Ephrata, Washington, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, while sur-rounded by her loving family. Joan was born on March 1, 1941, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. She grew up with her parents John and Ruth Conway, in Youngstown, Ohio. Joan attended South High School, where she met her husband, Gene Butterly. Joan and Gene married in 1958 and together they raised 10 loving children. They lived in Ephrata for their final 33 years together, where Joan was a devoted member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She loved children so much that after raising her own kids, she volunteered for many years at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and Birthright International Services. Joan is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Gene; her children, Gene (Donna) Butterly, Dennis (Amy) Butterly, Julie Myrick, Maureen (John) Black, Gretchen (John) Craft, John (Lorie) Butterly, Beth (Roy) Martens, Joanie Butterly, and Michael Butterly; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many cousins. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Conway; and her much beloved daughter, Carolyn Butterly. A Rosary will be said in her honor at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2017, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 323 D St. SW, Ephrata. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Ephrata Cemetery. A reception will follow at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wash.

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Joan E Butterly

March 1, 1941 - June 27, 2017