Glenn M. “Butch” Rose, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He fought a courageous battle with cardiovascular disease.
Butch was born in Hamilton on Sept. 11, 1950, to Glenn D. and Joy (Paddock) Rose, their only son who was their pride and joy. He graduated in 1968 from Helena High!
He worked on the railroad for 20 years, did seasonal work for the county as a mechanic, and a few various jobs until he became disabled and was no longer able to work. He loved country western music, cowboy westerns, country gospel, and watching “Country’s Family Reunions” on Fridays.
Butch raised a few cattle on his little “Green Acres,” which was his pride and joy. His wife named them, but he called them Meat Heads. He had a lot of friends and family, and everyone loved him. He might not have been rich in some ways, but was a millionaire in friends. Butch had a banjo which he was going to learn to play. He tried a few times, but got too busy doing other things. This was to be his winter project.
Butch is survived by his wife and soul mate of 16 years, Carol; stepsons, Rick Williams, Kelvin Williams (Renee), and Tyler Pacheco; his sisters, Judy Pope, Jo Goodtrack, and Mischief Winnehoff; step-granddaughters, Amanda Rickard, “Twiggy,” as Grandpa Butch called her, and Amber Martin; step-grandson, RJ Williams; step-great-grandchildren, Justin, Brianna, Joseph, and Alysa Rickard, Hayden, Alexis, and Noah Rassmussen, and Nevaeh Martin; and favorite nephews, Jim and Ed Freeburg. He is also survived by his uncles, Myrle (Mona) Rose and Fred (Jeanette) Hasselbroock; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Butch had a strong bond with his little coffee buddy who drank coffee with him every morning, a Blue Quaker Parrot, Dolly, whom Butch had taught to say please before she would get her coffee and Butch would say OK. He will also be missed by his other coffee buddies, his favorite aunt, Jo McPhee, and uncle Dick, telling jokes.
Butch was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence Rose and Lois Peters; his parents, Glenn and Joy Rose; foster paternal grandparents, William and Lilly Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Jim and Gladys Paddock; and brothers-in-law, Kiefer Foote and Lee Pope.
Butch was known to be of help to all his friends, as they were to him. He will be missed by his special friends, David Nettleton, Ray Baugh, John Parry, Jim Parry (who nicknamed Butch “Chief Bald Eagle”), Don Whitson, Dennis Meyers, Rick Persinger, Delmar Davis, and Jack Hall. He was also very loved by our minister, Dan Deininger and his wife, Val, and their daughter, Amy, who spent their last hours with Butch before he passed, praying for peace. The nurse said she had never seen anyone go as peacefully as Butch did. Butch will be missed.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Anderson, Stevenson, Wilke Funeral Home Chapel, 650 Logan St. A potluck will follow the service at the Super 8 Motel conference room, 2200 11th Ave. Please bring a dish of your choice. All are encouraged to share their memories of Butch or leave condolences for the family at www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Brown Family says
Dearest Carol, Judy & Families,
Our prayers and deepest thoughts of sympathy are with all of you at this time.
Butch was a very special friend. We have a lot of nice memories.
Hoping your hearts heal in time. We know he will be genuinely missed by all family and friends.
May God Bless,
Pam, Charlie & John Brown
& Sandi Crocker
Helena, MT
Teresa Dennis says
To the family of Butch. Sorry to hear of your loss. Butch was a great man and one that I looked to as a granpa when I was younger and out playing on his land or playing with his kids. I will miss this great man. My prayers are with you all.
Carol Bridge says
Carol,Judy,Mischief and families.
My prayers are with you all at this time. I will be unable to attend the service.God will be with you all offering his love and light. Love and Hugs Carol Bridge
Kristy Teague says
My dearest Carol and Family, Please accept my deapest sympathy and condolences for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Sincerily; Kristy Teague
Donna Hofferber/Laura Hennings says
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He is in a much happier, pain free place. Please get a hold of me if you need anything at all.
Rich and Susan Rose says
We are with you in spirit and praying for comfort and healing as you grieve the loss of Butch.
May the Peace of our LORD be with you during this time of loss.
Larry Petty says
Carol & Family:
Wishing you peace at this difficult time. Thinking of you with deep sympathy and kind thoughts.
Sncerely
Larry Petty
Sue Ballard Melle says
So sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. My deepest sympathies to all, especially Judy.
Dennis Waldron says
Been a long time since we kicked around during high school. Rest well my friend.
Sandi (Sangray) Meyers says
Judy and family,
So sorry to hear about Butch. In my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Reed says
Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear about Butch. My heart is with you
Mrs. Glen Davenport and family says
So sorry to hear about Butch. He was a good friend for a lot of years.