Inez Eileen Butler, August 18, 1913 – January 20, 2015. Inez Eileen Butler (Coutts) passed away peacefully at the Battlefords River Heights Lodge on January 20, 2015 at the age of 101. She is survived by her sister Helena, son Dennis (Joyce), adopted son Wayne Nelson, son-in-law Bill Johns, grandchildren Christy Johns, Craig (Nichole) Johns, Leanne Kessler (Vic), Darren Butler (Kelli), Barbara (Marshall) McSheffrey, Wayne and Lyle Rahm, great grandchildren Kate and Jake Kessler, Riley Johns Doyle, Myla Jade Butler, Dalton McSheffrey and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Eileen was predeceased by Bob, her husband of 64 years, daughters Patricia and Carol, son Robert, sisters Greta (Mike) and Doris (Pete), and brother-in-law Jack. Eileen was a person of great energy whether involved in work or leisure activities, a person who drove trucks and combines, milked cows, taught school, and was an active partner in business and farming. She loved current affairs, music, church and teaching. She played the piano into her 90’s and would play cards at a moments notice. She began teaching out of Normal School and 20 years later returned to University to complete her education degree. Her love of teaching drew her daughter Patricia to her vocation and they taught in the same school in Battleford for a number of years. She enjoyed entertaining others through skits at the Battleford Senior Centre, singing with the Hillcrest Singers and later being entertained by them at the Lodge where she spent her last few years. Funeral Service was held at Battleford United Church, Battleford, SK on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers are graciously declined. Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Battleford United Church or to a Women’s Shelter of your choice.
