Stanley Dale Buter, aged 42, of Grant, died of brain cancer Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his home. He was born Stanley Dale Buter March 7, 1963 the son of Barbara Jean (Plaisier) and Harold James Buter. He married Karen Lynne Van Dyken November 7, 1986 in Grandville.  Stan was a lifelong active member of the Grant Christian Reformed Church. He was formerly the Vice-President of Operations for American Gas & Oil of Sparta and he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking and was a volunteer fireman for the Ashland-Grant Fire Department. Because he confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, Stan now enjoys eternal life in Heaven.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Karen, and sons Dan & Mike. He is also survived by his parents Harold & Barbara Buter of Grant, his parents in law Henry & Hildreth Van Dyken, his brothers & sisters David & Deb Buter of Byron Center, Bev & Dave Smith of Fremont, Mary & Jerry Pekel of Holton, Judy & Dick Henry of Grant, Doug & Lauri Buter of Fremont, brothers & sisters in law Carmen & Terry Slachter, Susan & Mike Harvey, Phyllis & Brent Hepp, Jennifer & Mark Cox, Steve & Tammy Van Dyken and many nieces and nephews. The family gives special thanks to nurse Yolanda Polet of the Lacks Cancer Center and nurse Deb Schrovenwever of Hospice of Michigan.

The Family will receive visitors 7-9 PM Thursday and 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday at the Grant Christian Reformed Church, 13110 Poplar Ave, (from M-37 1 mile south of Grant go east 4.5 miles on 128th St. to Poplar Ave). A service of remembrance and celebration will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Church with Rev. Lucas Rodenhouse & Terry Slachter officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the Grant Christian Reformed Church Building Fund, Grant Christian School and/or the Ashland-Grant Fire Department. The family is being served by the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant.

 

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Thursday February 23, 2006
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Mary, Doug, and family, Please know you're all in my thoughts and prayers. I know this has been so hard for all of you. Tammy Woodring

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Friday February 24, 2006
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Karen, Dan, and Mike, Our sincere sympathy is extended to you in the death of your father/Stan. May you feel God's presence every so strongly in these next few days. I know he will send you many friends and family who will help you along the way. God has blessed your lives with a special father, rejoice and know that you are special because of him. I know you will carry a part of him with you everyday. We are sorry we will be unble to visit you for the funeral. We are leaving this morning for a family weekend trip. Please know, you will be in our thoughts and prayers not only this weekend, but in the days that lie ahead. I know that God will give you the strenth that you need, may you feel his presence and peace. With all our love surrounded by hugs, Joni, Mark, Caleb and Noah Baragar

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Friday February 24, 2006
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Judy Meihls-Sparta Amoco.

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Friday February 24, 2006
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To the Buter Family My sympathy is with you and your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patti Franckowiak

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Friday February 24, 2006
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I AM SENDING COMFORTING THOUGHTS AND WISHING YOUR FAMILY'S ALL PEACE AT HEART. MAY THE WINDS BRING YOU FRESH AIR TO BREATH AND TAKE AWAY ALL YOUR HURT. I GRADUATED WITH STAN AND REMEMBER HIM AS A GREAT PERSON. HE CONTRIBUTED POSITIVE LIFE TO OUR SOCIETY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. SINCERLY MRS.KIMBERLY(MURRAY)PIERCE GRANT,MI.

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Friday February 24, 2006
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To the Buter Family : Our sympathy is with you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dale and Michelle (Zoet)Norquist

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Friday February 24, 2006
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Karen, Dan and Mike, We were very saddened to hear of your loss of Stan. But we can take comfort in knowing that Stan has gone before us to heaven and one day we will all be together again. Even though we are separated by many miles, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Ken, Marcia, Blake and Alexandra Euwema

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Friday February 24, 2006
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Please accept our deepest sympathy. Stan was and always will be a man of strong faith and conviction, as well as a loving husband and father, a true friend who would do anything for his fellow man. He will be dearly missed. The Schmuker Family, Jim, Jamie, Alex and Andrei

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Saturday February 25, 2006
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Karen,Dan and Mike our sympathy is with you and your family in this time of loss.We all miss Stan at american gas& oil it hasent been the same there since Stan left us our thoughts and prayers are with you.Dave,Brenda and Jonathan Kuiper.(semi driver)

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Saturday February 25, 2006
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Dear Karen, Dan, & Mike, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God give you strength each day as you face reminders of Stan; knowing that he is without pain and with the Lord. We've gone back many years, Karen, as my kids remember babysitting the boys. May the Lord bless you and carry you in His arms. Sincerely, Grace Driesenga, Marc, Leah, Kerri, & Jen

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Saturday February 25, 2006
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Dear Karen, Dan and Mike I am so sorry we could not make it in person to express our sympathy to you. I have not stopped praying for you this week, and we will continue to keep you in our prayers, what a difficult time this must be. I know you hold some comfort knowing he is with Jesus!!!! But I'm sure that doesn't make you miss him less. Please know we will be praying for you often. God Bless, Love Mike and Sandy North and family.

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