Harold Alan Butler

Harold Alan Butler
1/17/1933 - 8/5/2021

Wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Known for his kindness, quick wit, love, steadfastness and sacrifice. Harold was born to Allen Argent Butler and Margaret Peterson in Springlake, UT. Harold learned the value of work at a young age by rising early each day to tend to the family farm. At 20, Harold served an LDS mission in Guatemala, which he spoke proudly of throughout his life. He joined the Army Special Forces at age 23, served for two years, and was honorably discharged. Harold married Judith Agnes Lenios in the Manti Temple Apr 14th, 1961, and later was father to 3 children, and 5 adopted and foster children. To support his family, Harold worked many jobs and long hours, which included Geneva Steel, the US Postal Office where he retired with pension, and as a door greeter for Walmart.

Harold was a faithful member of the LDS church and held a temple recommend. He spent his spare time with his family taking road trips to places like Yellowstone Park, WY and Biloxi, MS. Harold made sure to visit his children whenever he could. His wife Judith passed away in Feb 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Butler, Grandson Marc Summerhays, and Daughter Cherie Lenois. He is survived by his children Tamara Stringham, Spouse Kelly Stringham, Todd Butler, Shannon Summerhays, Spouse Hugh Summerhays, Marisa Butler Head, Many foster and adopted children, Grandchildren Jarred Stringham, Dallas Stringham,Sarah King and her Husband Steffan King, Joshua Summerhays, Zachary Summerhays and his Wife Rio Summerhays. Alexis Butler and Taylor Lenois. And all those that called Grandpa that came to the house of the Misfits. Great Grand Children Arya Summerhays, JJ Summerhays, Tobias Summerhays, Theodore King, Abigail King, Kenley Musbeck. And soon to come Rowen Summerhays.

Services to be held Tuesday August 10, 2021, viewing from 6-8 pm
Viewing Wednesday August 11, 2021 9:00-9:45 Funeral services at 10:00 am
At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 915 Peach Blossom Dr Sandy Ut 84094
Intermittent Crescent Cemetery 11105 S, State St , Sandy Ut 84070
Harold has asked in lieu of flowers to donate money to Primary Children's Hospital.