The Life of PAM LYNN BUTLER
Pam Butler, 45, was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at her home in Ankeny. She was born in Freeman, South Dakota on February 21, 1968, daughter of Loren and Ellen (Olson) Graber. She married the love of her life, Tom Butler, on August 13, 1988. They had three children together.
Pam was a woman of amazing faith and an active member of Cornerstone Church in Ames. She was involved with two Bible study groups and a Ladies Golf League. Pam was a realtor with Iowa Realty and Kimberley Development. She cherished her family and was known as the “Fun Mom.” Her three children were the joy of her life and she was very involved in their many activities.
Pam is survived by her husband of 24 years, Tom; children, Molli Butler, Houston Butler and Aimee Butler; parents, Loren and Ellen Graber; sisters, Pennie (Dennis) Carroll, and Paula (Steve) Jones; as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Waldo “Slim” and Annie Graber; maternal grandparents, Merrill and Gladys Olson; and her niece, Elise Butler.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th Street in Des Moines. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to funeral services. A private burial will occur on Friday, March 8, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family for the future education of her children.
