Gary Dean Butzbach, 69, of Baroda, MI passed away Friday January 8, 2021 at his home. He was born August 27, 1951 to Lyle and Marie (Zepik) Butzbach, joining his older brother, James. On January 7, 1974, he married the love of his life, Stephanie Ann Kavanagh. They celebrated 47 years together.
Gary is survived by his wife, Stephanie; brother James; father-in-law. Fred Kavanagh Jr.; brother-in-law Pat (Karen) Kavanagh; 3 nieces, 1 nephew and 3 great nieces.
His parents preceded him in death.
In 2019, he wrote and published his own book, “My Life with Angels, an Unexpected Journey.” He was incredibly happy to finish it and today he is celebrating with the Angels.
Rest in peace, Gary.
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Evelyn Marbut
Gary was always busy helping others as well as giving Steph the great full time care she requires. He had a heart so big and full of love for friends and family. We are SO sad and sorry for the grief Steph and his family are going through. As the old saying goes, God only takes the best! RIP with the Angels, dear Friend!
Jackie
Stephanie , I’m so sorry for your loss may the memories surround you and give you comfort. I always remember how you spoke so highly of Gary when we worked together at Scope Services. Prayers be with you and your family.
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Jackie Thomas
Dan Mc Alvey
Stephanie, Michele and I are so sorry for your loss. If not for Gary and yourself Michele and I would likely never have met. We are forever grateful and mourn his loss with you.
Tonda Smith
Stephanie pleased forgive my condolences for Gary’s passing. I worked for 15 years with him at Hardings and Bridgman. I always enjoyed him working with him in the frozen section and truck load days. I enjoyed him always talking about you and his love for cutting colored glass and his inspiration of life. He always was talking about a book he wanted to make someday in life to have published and I hope he went through with it. He was a very special man as you were married to him you should know. Loving and I gifting person he was. So many customers enjoyed talking to him and his wonderful smile. So sorry sweetheart. Tonda Smith. 😢
Ann
Stephanie,
So sorry for your loss. Jackie and I were just talking about you. Know that you are in my prayers. Miss you and think of you often my friend.