John Donald Buttrum

John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joeann, sons John and wife Joy, Joseph and wife Renate, daughter Jacquelyn and husband Doug, 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

John was born on January 10, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. As a young man, he worked at H & S Bakery saving his paychecks to buy his first car. John was an Air Force Veteran, having proudly served his country during the Vietnam era. He spent the majority of his career working as a Technician for the Department of Defense. John loved to cook and bake, especially hot milk cakes, cheesecakes, and shrimp pasta salad. He was one of the last of the family dumpling makers. When he wasn't cooking you would find him walking the dog, cutting the grass, watching Fox News or tinkering with one of his many cars. John had at least 2 dozen different cars over the years. At times the house looked like a used car lot.

John also enjoyed traveling. It all started in Hawaii. He and Joeann traveled across the US, throughout Europe and the Caribbean. His greatest joys were the times he spent with family. Especially the summertime crab feasts and holiday events. Family and friends will always remember him as a loving, reliable and loyal person. He will be truly missed.

Viewings will be on Monday July 15, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm and 8:00pm at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am at St. Augustine Church, 5976 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember John may make a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society.