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- The Spectrum & Daily News, October 29, 2015
LaVell Butt (1928-2015) (Picture included)
LaVell Proctor Butt, age 86, died October 21, 2015 in St. George, Utah. Born December 7, 1928 to Bessie Vernell Proctor and Lavelle Butt in Roberts, Idaho. He graduated from Weber High School and served in the US Navy as a photographer during the Korean War.
He married Theda Lucile Bassett and together they had four children (later divorced). LaVell enjoyed going to the races, photography, cameras, rock hunting and telling stories.
LaVell is survived by his children, Michael (Clyda) Butt, Steven (Terrie) Butt, Gordon (Kittryn) Butt, Neesha (Douglas) Dalrymple; siblings, Dian (Raughn) Taylor, Dennis (Kathleen) Butt, Dwight (Linette) Butt; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents and sisters Ardis and Vernell.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Southern Utah Veterans Home. Viewing will be held Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Copperview 2nd Ward, 12210 S 2700 W, Riverton, Utah. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30 at 11:00 am at Copperview 2nd Ward, 12210 S 2700 W. A viewing will be held an hour prior at same location. Internment at Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah.
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