Birth date: Apr 8, 1915 Death date: May 7, 2019
Juanita Butler's life was remarkable, not only because she lived 104 years, but because she lived those years to the fullest. Born in 1915 to parents, Belle and Jerome Kiser, Juanita lived in Big Rapids during most of her school-a Read Obituary
I have started pressing flowers in attempt to make cards like all the beautiful handmade ones my great grandma Juanita used to make and send on birthdays. You live on in our hearts and memories!
There really isn't enough room for me to talk about my Grandmother. She was my rock, when ever I needed to talk to someone she was there. She would tell me, say a prayer, give your problem to God, then let it go and let him take care of it. She said worrying was a sin and it got you no where. Her faith was so strong. I know where she is now, and she had been waiting to get there for a while. She was ready, although none of us were really ready for her to go. It's hard to lose those who are so beloved. I was lucky, I was able to go for a few years of staying a couple of weeks or so every other month maybe sooner, to stay with her. I have to say I learned so much from her, those last years of staying at her home in Lakeview. My husband was so kind and thoughtful to drive me up and drop me off so I could spend time with her. He said I should enjoy every minute I wouldn't have her forever. She was the only Grandmother he had known and she loved my Tom so. I remember playing rummy with her every evening before we went to bed. We were laughing one night so hard I was almost crying. I don't remember what got us going. All of a sudden I thought, I have to remember this moment I may not have many more......she asked me what I was thinking I had the strangest look on my face. I told her she just laughed and said play cards. I'm glad I put that moment and so many others into my memory banks and my heart so that I can draw on them when thinking of her. Rest well Grandma. Tell everyone hello for me. I love you! Brenda
There are so many memories that involve my grandma. She didn't judge people, she was kind and honest. She is everything I hope to be. I remember the wooden marble shoot as a kid, her spoon Collection, all the hand made cards I've collected from her with pressed flowers. Her painted rocks. The dinners with wine, the 4 wheeler ride. Her always perfect appearance. This women is amazing. She did it right. With much love and respect-amber goetz (Butler)
The EightCAP Foster Grandparent Program and family was blessed with Grandma Butler's service to the program and community for many years. The lives she touched always remember the caring love she gave to each child. Juanita embodied National Service. Our thoughts are with the family.
That lady was and is a wonderful person. She was always very kind to me and my girls. She was a snazzy dresser. One dress in paticular I really thought was absolutely beautiful. It had beautiful purple flowers on it. Gosh , did she look beautiful in it. She told me Fred didn't like her to wear purple. She looked gorgeous in it. She will surely shine in heaven.
